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China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs
Read full article: China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffsChina has denied any suggestion it's in active negotiations with the administration of U_S_ President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying any notion of progress in the matter is as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”.
From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals
Read full article: From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposalsState lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year.
Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least
Read full article: Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at leastU.S. stocks rallied further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know
Read full article: Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to knowU.S. Vice President JD Vance has begun a four-day tour of India as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats
Read full article: China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threatsChinese President Xi Jinping has capped a three-nation Southeast Asian tour in Cambodia by promoting Beijing’s reliability as the region faces U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs that threaten its export-oriented economies.
US lawmakers' bipartisan Taiwan visit signals support despite harsh words and tariffs from Trump
Read full article: US lawmakers' bipartisan Taiwan visit signals support despite harsh words and tariffs from TrumpRepublican and Democratic lawmakers are making their first trip to Taiwan under the new Trump administration a bipartisan one.
China’s leader Xi Jinping holds talks in Cambodia to wrap up his 3-nation Southeast Asia tour
Read full article: China’s leader Xi Jinping holds talks in Cambodia to wrap up his 3-nation Southeast Asia tourChinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Cambodia for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations.
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks
Read full article: Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocksChinese leader Xi Jinping has told Malaysia’s leader that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks.
China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US
Read full article: China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the USChina has appointed a new trade negotiator in the midst of its tariff fight with the United States as the world’s two largest economies steadily increase tariffs on each other’s goods.
Scholar spared prison in US case alleging China spies on dissidents abroad
Read full article: Scholar spared prison in US case alleging China spies on dissidents abroadA history scholar convicted of spying on Chinese dissidents by ingratiating himself as a sympathizer has been spared prison time by a U.S. judge.
Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know
Read full article: Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we knowConfusion over President Donald Trump's tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics.
Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash
Read full article: Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplashPresident Donald Trump says he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains.
The Latest: Both the US and El Salvador refuse to return wrongly deported man to the US
Read full article: The Latest: Both the US and El Salvador refuse to return wrongly deported man to the USPresident Donald Trump’s top advisers and Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, said Monday that they had no basis for the small Central American nation to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was wrongly deported there last month.
China's Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Read full article: China's Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast AsiaChina’s leader Xi Jinping says no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia with a trip to Vietnam.
Trump team tries to project confidence and calm after his tariff moves rattled markets
Read full article: Trump team tries to project confidence and calm after his tariff moves rattled marketsWhite House advisers and Cabinet members are trying to project confidence and calm as they defend President Donald Trump’s economic policies after another week of reeling markets that saw the Republican administration reverse course on some of its steepest tariffs.
China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with US
Read full article: China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with USChina and the West should join in supporting multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Spain’s visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscoring China’s opposition to U.S. demands amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy.
Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
Read full article: Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from ChinaCambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost by China.
France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China
Read full article: France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with ChinaFrance’s foreign affairs minister says France and China are making progress toward resolving a trade dispute over cognac imports.
China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Read full article: China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lagChinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China's business prospects in an address to major global business leaders.
US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use
Read full article: US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military useThe U.S. has added dozens of companies to its export control, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes.
Philippine defense chief calls China's claims in the South China Sea 'the biggest fiction and lie'
Read full article: Philippine defense chief calls China's claims in the South China Sea 'the biggest fiction and lie'The Philippine defense chief has called China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian country will accept.
Thai officials secretly planned to deport Uyghurs while making repeated public denials
Read full article: Thai officials secretly planned to deport Uyghurs while making repeated public denialsTestimony from parliamentary inquiries and other evidence shows that top Thai officials secretly decided to hand a group of Uyghur detainees over to China while denying plans to do so in public, giving the detainees and their advocates no chance to make a last-ditch appeal before they were bundled off and sent back to a country where where U.N. experts say they could face torture or other punishment.
China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator
Read full article: China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senatorChinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation.
US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight grows
Read full article: US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight growsU.S. Senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as the U.S. and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others’ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Read full article: Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminumAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs.
China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy
Read full article: China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economyChina has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025.
For Trump the peace negotiator, might makes right. History offers different lessons
Read full article: For Trump the peace negotiator, might makes right. History offers different lessonsAs President Donald Trump seeks to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, his approach to both seems to boil down to giving the stronger party what it wants and pushing the weaker to accept it.
China learned from Trump's first trade war and changed its tactics when tariffs came again
Read full article: China learned from Trump's first trade war and changed its tactics when tariffs came againThe leaders of both Canada and Mexico got on the phone with President Donald Trump this past week to seek solutions after he slapped tariffs on their countries, but China’s president appears unlikely to make a similar call soon.
China's premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions
Read full article: China's premier and the American president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visionsTwo major speeches were delivered by two of the world’s most powerful leaders this week, on opposite sides of the planet.
Sustaining economic growth and other takeaways from the start of China's legislative session
Read full article: Sustaining economic growth and other takeaways from the start of China's legislative sessionSustaining economic growth by raising domestic consumption is one of the priorities for China's government this year.
China sticks to an economic growth target of 'around 5%' despite a looming trade war with US
Read full article: China sticks to an economic growth target of 'around 5%' despite a looming trade war with USChina is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.
The economy and AI are likely to be among the top issues for China’s legislature
Read full article: The economy and AI are likely to be among the top issues for China’s legislatureHarnessing the power of artificial intelligence and shoring up the economy are among the issues expected to top the agenda when China’s legislature meets Wednesday in Beijing.
China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
Read full article: China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffsChinese manufacturers reported stronger orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs.
84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to go home
Read full article: 84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to go homeEighty-four Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to return home Friday as the repatriation effort for such workers strains regional resources.
84 Indonesians taken out of scam centers in Myanmar are set to go home
Read full article: 84 Indonesians taken out of scam centers in Myanmar are set to go homeEighty-four Indonesians freed rom scam centers in Myanmar arrived at the Thai border city of Mae Sot earlier on Thursday, part of an ongoing large scale repatriation effort following a crackdown by Thailand, Myanmar and China.
Thailand deports 40 Uyghur men back to China after more than a decade in detention
Read full article: Thailand deports 40 Uyghur men back to China after more than a decade in detentionThai and Chinese officials have confirmed that a group of 40 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade have been deported to China.
Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdown
Read full article: Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdownA new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation.
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
Read full article: Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan supportU.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out.
The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under TrumpA dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
Read full article: Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdPresident Donald Trump says “nobody has ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government.
China begins repatriation from Thailand of more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar
Read full article: China begins repatriation from Thailand of more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from MyanmarAn airlift carrying more than 1,000 Chinese nationals who had worked at online scam centers in eastern Myanmar began Thursday, after the rescued workers were taken across the border to Thailand and put on chartered flights to China.
Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage
Read full article: Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stagePresident Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China.
A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Read full article: A top Chinese official tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centersEfforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appear to gain momentum with a visit by a top Chinese official to the border zone ahead of expected large-scale repatriations of workers in the illicit industry.
260 foreigners rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers are being repatriated
Read full article: 260 foreigners rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers are being repatriatedThailand's army says some 260 people believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers are to be repatriated after they were rescued from Myanmar.
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Read full article: Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resignPhilippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option.
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up
Read full article: Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps upWall Street drifted higher as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports.
China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google
Read full article: China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate GoogleChina has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect.
China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs
Read full article: China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffsChina has reiterated it could take “necessary countermeasures" after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose a 10% tariff on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of precursor chemicals for the drug fentanyl.
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency
Read full article: After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidencyOn the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods and threatened to renew the trade war with China that he launched during his first term.
China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024
Read full article: China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024China raced ahead building renewable energy last year, installing more wind and solar power than ever before and continuing to leave all other countries in the dust.
DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently
Read full article: DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differentlyChinese tech startup DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected
Read full article: China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expectedChina’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration.
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
Read full article: China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White HouseChina's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.
Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inaugurationThe crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais.
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
Read full article: Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist.
Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi
Read full article: Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to XiVice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.
Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say
Read full article: Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials sayU.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia.
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
Read full article: Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leadersFor the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.
What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leaders
Read full article: What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leadersDonald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president was expected to be an extravagant break from tradition — before it got moved indoors due to cold weather.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTok
Read full article: Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTokPresident-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump's inaugurationChinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative.
China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
Read full article: China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatusChina and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing.
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Read full article: The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plungesFrom Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedoms
Read full article: China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedomsChina’s leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again.
Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover
Read full article: Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeoverMacao has grown from a monopoly-driven gambling enclave into the world's biggest gaming hub, packed with Chinese tourists, since Beijing took control of the former Portuguese colony 25 years ago.
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?
Read full article: Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain’s government faces questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China.
China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Read full article: China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loomChinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy.
China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Read full article: China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attendChina experts say Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations.
Trump extends unprecedented invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
Read full article: Trump extends unprecedented invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inaugurationPresident-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his inauguration next month.
China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
Read full article: China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulusChinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the economy, but gave no details on stimulus measures.
NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
Read full article: NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itselfNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance.
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Read full article: Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthenBrazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries that analysts say may accelerate as Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025.
Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20
Read full article: Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil, calling their leaders “murderers” and “thieves” in a bid to channel the populist energies of Donald Trump into a winning political message.
Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20
Read full article: Photo-shoot fail: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20President Joe Biden inadvertently was a missing man in the traditional photo of world leaders at the final Group of 20 summit of his presidency.
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Read full article: Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in BrazilU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.
Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
Read full article: Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash loomsThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.
In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
Read full article: In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stableChina’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”.
With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidents
Read full article: With Peru in the global spotlight for APEC, so is one of the world's least popular presidentsThe high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima has thrust one of the world’s least popular presidents into the limelight.