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‘Taxing time’: Beijing to Berlin, Trump’s tariffs dominate world headlines

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of broad “reciprocal tariffs” on imports to the United States has sent shockwaves through global markets and prompted stern responses from world leaders. With a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports and significantly higher rates for countries Trump described as having “unfair” trade relationships…

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China Floats Battle Barges In Taiwan Invasion Plans

Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country's south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say.

International Business Times

Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship?

As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian influence in Central Asia.

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Trump closes China tariff loophole used by fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu

Imported goods under $800 will now be subject to duties of either 30 per cent of their value or $25 per item

The Independent UK

It’s too soon to call Yunus’s China visit remarks a strategic shift

Almost seven months after the regime change in Bangladesh, the imprints of the shift in Dhaka’s foreign policy outlook aren’t exactly unexpected. However, some aspects of this shift could raise diplomatic eyebrows. A clear instance of this can be seen in the ripples caused by recent remarks made by Bangladesh’s…

Newslaundry

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Impact China

US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, deepening a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

International Business Times

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens

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Chinese Tourists Pine For Taiwan's Return As Beijing Jets Surround Island

Chinese tourists visiting the country's closest point to Taiwan wished for the democratic island's return to Beijing's rule, as their leadership called its president a "parasite" and unleashed ships and jets in drills to encircle it.

International Business Times

‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan

China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.

Al Jazeera

US Approves $5.58 Bn Fighter Jet Sale To Philippines

The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.

International Business Times

US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines

Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.

Al Jazeera

China Probes For Key Target Weak Spots With 'Paralysing' Taiwan Drills

China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say -- in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission.

International Business Times

China Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.

International Business Times

Should You Buy the Dip in Nvidia Stock in April 2025?

Nvidia stock has taken hits from Washington, Beijing, and Wall Street. After a brutal March, is this a buy-the-dip moment for investors?

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China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’

Al Jazeera

Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?

Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.

The Independent UK

US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, drawing backlash from the city's government

The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the southern Chinese city’s autonomy

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula to meet Putin and Xi amid global trade war fears

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Moscow and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing, two important partners for the South American giant, in May

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Al Jazeera

US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.

The Conversation

How Beijing plans to bounce back against Trump’s tariffs

China’s president Xi Jinping recently held a meeting with 40 leaders of multinational companies, including BMW and AstraZeneca.

International Business Times

China Property Giant Vanke Reports Annual Loss Of $6.8 Bn

Debt-laden Chinese property giant Vanke reported annual losses of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, citing falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite Beijing's attempts to revive the housing market.

Euronews

China's foreign minister visits Russia amid uncertainty around Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

Fortune

How DeepSeek erased Silicon Valley's AI lead and wiped $1 trillion from U.S. markets

Wall Street and Silicon Valley crowed that China would always be years behind the U.S. Here's why they were wrong.

International Business Times

US, China Raise The Stakes In Panama Canal Ports Row

China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.

The Guardian - UK

Cool Britannia: skeleton stars target Olympic history despite a lack of ice

Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt are favourites for next year’s Winter Games despite the absence of facilities

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