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China says it’s open to talks as Trump pauses tariffs on other nations
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says “the door to talks is open,” but dialogue must come with “mutual respect.” …
U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge
A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.
Taiwan’s president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai promises an uncompressing stance against both domestic and foreign pro-CCP influence operations amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports
China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s escalation of U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods. After three decades during which China annually imported 10…
‘Ne Zha 2,’ China’s Record Setter, Gets Beijing Fest Exhibition of Director Jiaozi’s Hand-Painted Posters
The festival says it is “committed to building a bridge between filmmakers and audiences,” calling the event during its 15th edition this month “a gift” to the Chinese animation industry and fans.
China’s Model for Defiance: Mao Zedong and His Fight for ‘Complete Victory’
China turned to stern rhetoric from a historic conflict with the U.S.—the Korean War—as it steeled itself for the escalating trade fight. A spokesperson for the country’s Foreign Ministry posted a vid …
China has a weapon that could hurt America: rare-earth exports
On April 4th, responding to Donald Trump’s tariffs, China restricted sales to America of seven rare earths. The move forces producers to apply for export licences. It is not an outright ban, but it …
Exclusive: Chinese sellers on Amazon to hike prices or exit US as tariffs soar
Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the U.S. or quit that market due to President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes.
Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China moves to September to fit tennis calendar
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China will be held in September instead of November for at least 2025, in a move designed to support “player calendar flow,” according to the International …
China channels Chairman Mao in trade war with a vow for ‘complete victory’ over the U.S.
The war of words and trade between Washington and Beijing took a fresh turn Thursday when a Chinese diplomat shared a video of Mao Zedong.
China’s March Iranian oil imports surge on US sanctions fears
China’s imports of Iranian oil surged in March as buyers stocked up amid worries that further U.S. sanctions on Tehran could tighten supplies, traders and analysts said.
A Tale of Bloodshed and Lost Love in China’s Turbulent Past
City of Fiction,” a novel by Yu Hua, follows a man on a search for his missing wife amid bandits and warlords.