China says it would cut import tariffs on numerous non-US goods, a major backward step in its trade war with the US. The move is most likely designed to protect Chinese consumers against rising costs…
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China announces tariff cut but no action on U.S. complaints
BEIJING — China announced more tariff cuts Wednesday on construction machinery and other goods but no action on U.S. complaints about its technology policy that are fueling an escalating trade battle … ( read original…
Donald Trump accuses China of meddling in U.S. elections over trade stance
U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of seeking to meddle in the Nov. 6 U.S. congressional elections on Wednesday, saying Beijing did not want his Republican Party to do well because of his … (…
Pope asks China to show ‘trust, courage and farsightedness’ in new relationship
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis urged China’s leaders on Wednesday to move ahead with “trust, courage and farsightedness” after Beijing and the Vatican struck a landmark agreement on … ( read original story …)
Crop chop: China shuns U.S. soybeans amid trade war, turns to Brazil
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s soybean processors are snapping up Brazilian cargoes for shipment in the fourth quarter, curbing purchases of U.S. crops for delivery in North America’s … ( read original story …)
Foreign airlines to face new rivals on popular China routes as restrictions ease
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Foreign airlines that fly on 20 popular long-haul routes to China will face fresh competitive pressure as Beijing begins to ease decade-old restrictions on Oct. 1, allowing … ( read original story…
Sky Views: Beijing’s feud with Sweden over viral clip
Here’s a curious, shaggy dog story, set in Sweden, that reveals a lot about China and how it sees its place in the world. Earlier this month, a man called Zeng and his parents, both…
The US is walking all over Beijing with regular B-52 bomber flights in the South China Sea
The US military again flew B-52 nuclear capable bombers through the South China Sea, refusing to back down to China’s claims over the waterway. China strongly protests any US military presence in the … (…
China blocks US Navy warship’s entry to Hong Kong port as ties between Washington and Beijing circle the drain
Amid a number of economic, geopolitical, and military disputes between China and the US, Beijing has rejected a US Navy warship’s request to make a port call in Hong Kong next month. The amphibious as……
Beijing calls Swedish satire show racist after it warned Chinese tourists not to eat dogs
Beijing has accused a Swedish satirical TV show of racism after it appeared to mock Chinese tourists and warned them not to mistake dogs for food. “Svenska Nyheter,” a weekly program on Swedish nation… (…
China: Talks impossible with a US knife to Beijing’s neck
BEIJING — A Chinese trade envoy says talks with Washington are impossible while the United States “holds a knife” to Beijing’s neck by imposing tariff hikes. The deputy commerce minister’s warning Tue… ( read original…
China says hard to proceed on trade with U.S. putting ‘knife to its neck’
When the talks can restart would depend on the “will” of the United States, Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said at a news conference … criticisms against China about trade and security … ( read…
China official says talks impossible with ‘U.S. holding knife’
BEIJING — China cannot hold talks with Washington on ending their escalating … how can negotiations proceed?” said Wang at a news conference. “It would not be negotiations of equality.” With no set… ( read…
