The policy applies to all U.S. diplomatic missions in mainland China—including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan—as well as the consulate in Hong Kong. It does not cover personnel …
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Analysis-Trump’s global tariffs hurt China with ‘all-round blockade’
Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs. Now he is looking to close it, as Washington imposes steep levies on Hanoi and the…
How America could end up making China great again
China has come out badly from Mr Trump’s Rose Garden rant. Counting the new levy of 34%, plus existing duties, the total rises to 65%—and slightly higher if you include the disruptive removal of a…
China stocks, yuan tumble after bigger-than-expected Trump tariffs
China’s yuan dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks and stock markets slumped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping set of reciprocal tariffs that were particularly heavy on China and…
Members of France’s Academy of Medicine Conclude With Near Unanimity That Covid-19 Emerged After a ‘Laboratory Error’
Although the academy does not offer a definitive explanation for the origin of Covid-19, its report adds to the mounting evidence that the …
Chinese Shares Fall After U.S. Levies. Eyes on Beijing’s Response.
Chinese shares ended lower, weighed by home appliances, consumer products and hardware stocks. Investors are digesting the impact of Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs, with China facing total duties of 54%.
3 Filipinos nabbed for suspected espionage in Beijing —Chinese state media
Chinese state media Global Times on Thursday reported that three Filipinos were allegedly arrested in Beijing for suspected espionage. “China’s state security authorities have uncovered a case of Filipino espionage and apprehended three Filipino nationals…
Trump tariffs a ‘major blow to world economy’ says EU, as China vows retaliation
The US president announces a 10% tariff on all imports, with further measures targeting countries the White House call the “worst offenders”.
Trump’s tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance
In a background call before Trump’s speech, a senior White House official told reporters that the president would impose a “baseline” tariff on all imports to the US. That rate is set at 10% and…
China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes
Allies and adversaries alike were reeling from Trump’s tariff blitz, with some signaling they were ready to retaliate while others were still hoping for talks.
Trump Eliminates Popular Trade Exemption for China Used by Shein, Temu
President Trump is cracking down on a popular tariff exemption for goods from China that allowed small shipments to avoid duties and customs inspections. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order eliminating the so-called de…
Tencent-backed China Ruyi aims to raise up to $500 million in convertible bonds, sources say
Streaming media firm China Ruyi Holdings , backed by gaming and internet company Tencent , is aiming to raise between $300 million and $500 million in convertible bonds next week, two sources with knowledge of…
Leading Scholars Gather at PKU Shenzhen Forum to Discuss AI and Economic Development
PKU Shenzhen Forum, organized by Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS), was held March 30 at the Wuzhou Guest House in Futian District. Under the theme “Building Consensus on Reform, …
