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China says it's considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs

12:36am May 02, 2025

Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.

Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions

2:29am April 29, 2025

The four were part of a group known as the "Hong Kong 47," and were rounded up for taking part in an unofficial primary poll in 2020 that drew more than 600,000 people.

China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

11:08am April 21, 2025

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise

11:45am April 18, 2025

The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be frozen.

137th China Import And Export Fair (Canton Fair) Kicks Off

No more 'made-in-China' in the U.S.? It's headed that way, Chinese exporters say

4:04am April 18, 2025

by John Ruwitch

The Trump administration's stiff tariffs on Chinese imports are prompting economists to lower their forecasts for economic growth in China. A trade fair in the city of Guangzhou is feeling the impact.

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China's Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up 3-nation Southeast Asia tour

10:35am April 17, 2025

The visit, Xi's first since 2016, will conclude a three-nation Southeast Asian tour that included stops in Vietnam and Malaysia.

Nvidia discloses that U.S. will limit sales of advanced chips to China after all

1:12pm April 16, 2025

NPR reported that the company would be allowed to keep selling chips used for artificial intelligence tools to China. After NPR's reporting, the Trump administration reversed course.

China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

10:13am April 16, 2025

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.

Rare earth minerals aren't rare, but the U.S. is having a hard time getting them

4:37am April 16, 2025

by A Martínez

China is retaliating against U.S. tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth minerals. Minerals expert Gracelin Baskaran explains why these little-known-elements are so vital to defense and tech.

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Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs

1:15am April 16, 2025

Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China's.