China has fired back in a spiraling trade dispute with President Donald Trump by raising import duties on a $34 billion list of American goods including soybeans, electric cars and whiskey. The government said Saturday…
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U.S. and China Expand Trade War as Beijing Matches Trump’s Tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday escalated a trade war between the world’s two largest economies, moving ahead with tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods and provoking an immediate tit-for-tat response from Beijing.…
Beijing responds to US B-52 bombers flying over South China Sea with anti-aircraft drill
Beijing has carried out anti-aircraft drills with missiles fired against drone targets over the South China Sea after the US challenged it by flying B-52 bombers across the region. China’s drills were intended to simulate…
U.S. and China Expand Trade War as Beijing Vows to Match Trump’s Tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said on Friday that it would move ahead with imposing tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese products, drawing a vow of retaliation from Beijing and escalating a trade war between…
Trump administration slaps tariffs on $50B US of China imports
China has said that it will retaliate with $50 billion US in tariffs in response, rattling financial markets. Trump has vowed to fulfil his campaign pledge to crack down on what he contends are China’s…
China warns of retaliation if US follows through on latest tariffs threat
In a joint news conference Thursday evening in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China and the United States have two options before them: one is “cooperation” and a “win-win” scenario and the other…
Anger in Hong Kong over Beijing’s legal jurisdiction in new train station
Hong Kong (CNN)Hong Kong lawmakers passed a controversial new bill Thursday allowing mainland Chinese laws to apply in a section of a new train station, despite protests by citizens and lawmakers. Although it is part…
Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs
But his calls for billions in tariffs could complicate his efforts to maintain China’s support in his negotiations with North Korea. Trump met Thursday with several Cabinet members and trade advisers and was expected to…
Beijing is taking on a broader financial role. Here’s why that matters.
When the Argentine peso was in trouble last month, Argentina asked the International Monetary Fund for a $50 billion loan. But the government in Buenos Aires also reached out to Beijing for help — reportedly…
Trump to meet advisers on China tariffs as Beijing urges talks
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his top trade advisers on Thursday to decide whether to activate threatened tariffs on Chinese goods, a senior Trump administration official said, as China again…
Beijing’s towering glory
Shougang industrial park in its current state (top), and an artist’s conception of how the big air snowboard ramp is expected to look upon completion of the regeneration project for the 2022 Winter Olympics. WANG…
Beijing wary of closer US-N. Korea ties
The outcome of the Singapore summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was good news for one absent but key player: China. China won big at the summit after Trump…
U.S. Airlines Aren’t Complying With Beijing’s Demand They Call Taiwan Part of China
SHANGHAI—Most of the world’s airlines have bowed to Chinese demands to refer to Taiwan as part of China, but a handful of others—including the three main U.S. international carriers—have refused, in the thick of U.S.…
