President Trump’s tariff strategy was based on the belief that China, heavily reliant on the U.S. market, would absorb higher export costs and be forced to negotiate. However, recent data shows …
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Your VPN could be giving your browsing data to China, watchdog says
A new report says 17 VPN apps that are available on Google and Apple’s App Stores have undisclosed ties to China.
Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the first Chinese bishop of his papacy, signalling that he will continue a historic agreement that sought to improve relations between the Vatican and China.
Trump Says the U.S. Trade Deal With China Is Done
The deal removes Chinese export restrictions on rare earths minerals and allows Chinese students access to U.S. universities.
Live Q&A: Unpacking the US-China ‘Done’ Trade Deal
Bloomberg reporters unpack the latest round of high-stakes trade talks between the US and China, exploring why Beijing may still have the upper hand. They answer your questions on what’s next in the …
Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare
Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.
Trump’s hand against Beijing is getting weaker as Chinese exports to the U.S. tank 34% YOY
To recap, currently the tit-for-tat trade war between Beijing and Washington D.C. has entered something of a truce, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing a 90-day pause in May. Both sides …
India in touch with China about supply chain predictability after rare earths curbs
India is in touch with China to bring “predictability in supply chain for trade” following China’s curbs on rare earths exports, India’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Chinese expert: COVID-19 pathogenicity weakened, now flu-like
The pathogenicity of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has weakened significantly, making it a flu-like disease, said a renowned Chinese respiratory expert this week.
China ready to drop all tariffs on African imports
China has said it is ready to drop the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. The move, announced at a China-Africa co-operation meeting, …
Exclusive: French cognac makers offer China minimum import prices to fend off tariffs
Negotiators representing French cognac producers suggested minimum prices for exports to China of between $20 and around $300 per litre as an opening bid in talks aimed at ending a tariff stand-off …
The Art of the Stall: China’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump
Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States, using its chokehold over critical minerals.
Synopsys restarts some China services, sales of core tools still blocked, source says
Synopsys has resumed offering some services in China, relaxing a suspension it implemented earlier this month to comply with new U.S. export curbs, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told …
