Trump suggests a ‘personal meeting’ with Xi Jinping over Hong Kong crisis
US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of a personal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the political crisis in the former … Read more
US raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25%, China vows to retaliate
American president Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports from 10% to 25% on Chinese products, according to China’s Ministry of … Read more
Chinese markets plunge more than 5% with increasing tensions between China and the United States
Stocks in China plummeted on Monday following a new escalation between China and the United States, when President Trump announced an imminent increase in customs … Read more
In Ivanka Trump’s China, business ties shrouded in secrecy
SHANGHAI (AP) — It is no secret that the bulk of Ivanka Trump’s merchandise comes from China. But just which Chinese companies manufacture and export … Read more
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
BEIJING (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, … Read more
Asia learns to live with Trump rhetoric, but unease remains
TOKYO (AP) — Declare China a currency manipulator? Hasn’t happened. Make Japan and South Korea pay more to host U.S. troops? Hasn’t happened. Unleash fire … Read more
Chinese Are Questioning the Government’s Response to Pyongyang’s Nuclear Tests
The Chinese response to North Korea nuclear tests – Chinese political cartoonist Badiucao’s latest work, “Dictators Are Dictators’ Own Nightmares,” perhaps best captures the public … Read more
North Korea says 6th nuke test was H-bomb, ‘perfect success’
TOKYO (AP) — North Korea announced it detonated a thermonuclear device Sunday in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date, a big step … Read more
‘Maniacal’ focus on China puts Steve Bannon out of mainstream
Economic war with China WASHINGTON (AP) — White House adviser Steve Bannon isn’t alone in pondering America’s possibly generation-defining question about China’s emerging superpower status … Read more
China to cut off North Korean imports under UN sanctions
BEIJING (AP) — Sanctions against North Korea – China announced Monday it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other goods … Read more
U.S. to list China among worst human trafficking offenders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to place China on its global list of worst offenders in human trafficking and forced labour, said a … Read more
Panama establishes ties with China, ditches Taiwan in win for Beijing
PANAMA CITY/BEIJING (Reuters) – Panama has established diplomatic ties with China and broken with Taiwan in a major victory for Beijing, as it lures away … Read more
Ahead of Trump decision, China says it will stick to Paris climate deal
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Thursday it will stick to the Paris climate deal as the world awaited an announcement by U.S. President Donald … Read more
Japan, China to boost financial ties amid protectionist, North Korean tensions
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Japan and China agreed to bolster economic and financial cooperation, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Saturday, as U.S. President … Read more