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Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
China quietly exempts some U.S.-made semiconductors from tariffs
Levies on certain U.S.-made microchips have been dropped, importers say. Meanwhile, China denied President Trump’s claims ...
China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs
China's central bank governor on Friday criticized the U.S. for threatening global financial stability with its "recent abuse ...
China Says Trump’s Order on Seabed Mining Violates International Law
Dozens of countries have called for a moratorium on seabed mining, and have urged restraint until an international authority ...
Cargo Shipments From China to U.S. Slide Toward a Standstill
Ship cancellations accelerated after the Trump administration ratcheted up tariffs on China.
Fear of 'looking weak' is all that's stopping the US and China from cutting tariffs, Bill Ackman says
Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, said tariffs should come down to "more reasonable levels — say 10% to 20% — as ...
Why China-Taiwan Relations Are Getting So Tense
S ince the inaugurations of William Lai as Taiwan’s President in May 2024 and Donald Trump as U.S. President in January, ...