Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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China-Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal Leaves Vessel Damaged, Crew Injured
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared again Tuesday when Chinese Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, damaging a fisheries ship and injuring a crew member, in the latest confrontation over the disputed South China Sea outcrop. 
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared again Tuesday when Chinese Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, damaging a fisheries ship and injuring a crew member, in the latest confrontation over the disputed South China Sea outcrop. -
China Finds Nvidia Violated Antitrust Law, Escalating Trade Fight With U.S.
China's market regulator said Monday that a preliminary investigation had found Nvidia violated the country's anti-monopoly law, escalating a widening trade confrontation with the United States as top officials meet in Madrid to discuss tariffs and technology restrictions. 
China's market regulator said Monday that a preliminary investigation had found Nvidia violated the country's anti-monopoly law, escalating a widening trade confrontation with the United States as top officials meet in Madrid to discuss tariffs and technology restrictions. -
China Condemns U.S. ‘Bullying’ as Trump Urges NATO Oil Ban, 100% Tariffs on Beijing
China escalated its criticism of the United States after President Donald Trump called for NATO countries to halt Russian oil purchases and impose heavy tariffs on Beijing, deepening tensions just as senior Chinese and U.S. officials entered a second day of talks in Madrid. 
China escalated its criticism of the United States after President Donald Trump called for NATO countries to halt Russian oil purchases and impose heavy tariffs on Beijing, deepening tensions just as senior Chinese and U.S. officials entered a second day of talks in Madrid. -
China Warns U.S. and U.K. After Warships Transit Taiwan Strait, Calls Passage 'Provocation'
China sharply criticized the United States and the United Kingdom after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a British frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, accusing the two allies of "trouble-making and provocation." The move drew a rapid response from the People's Liberation Army, which said its Eastern Theater Command had deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn the ships. 
China sharply criticized the United States and the United Kingdom after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a British frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, accusing the two allies of "trouble-making and provocation." The move drew a rapid response from the People's Liberation Army, which said its Eastern Theater Command had deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn the ships. -
Trump Urges EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China and India to Pressure Russia
President Donald Trump has asked European officials to levy tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, an escalation designed to squeeze Russian President Vladimir Putin by targeting two of Moscow's largest oil customers, according to U.S. and European officials familiar with the discussions. 
President Donald Trump has asked European officials to levy tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, an escalation designed to squeeze Russian President Vladimir Putin by targeting two of Moscow's largest oil customers, according to U.S. and European officials familiar with the discussions. -
China’s Exports to U.S. Tumble 33% in August, Trade Surplus Still on Record Path
China's exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August, the steepest drop in months, even as shipments to other regions cushioned the blow and kept Beijing on course for a record annual trade surplus. Customs data released Monday showed overall export growth slowing to 4.4% year-over-year, the weakest pace since February, underscoring the pressure on Chinese manufacturers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures ripple through global trade. 
China's exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August, the steepest drop in months, even as shipments to other regions cushioned the blow and kept Beijing on course for a record annual trade surplus. Customs data released Monday showed overall export growth slowing to 4.4% year-over-year, the weakest pace since February, underscoring the pressure on Chinese manufacturers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures ripple through global trade. -
China Hits EU Pork With Up to 62% Tariffs in Retaliation for Electric Vehicle Duties
China announced Friday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4% on pork imports from the European Union, a move that intensifies the trade standoff triggered by Brussels' tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. 
China announced Friday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4% on pork imports from the European Union, a move that intensifies the trade standoff triggered by Brussels' tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. -
Xi, Putin, Modi Meeting Prompts Trump to Warn of ‘Deepest, Darkest China’ Alignment
President Donald Trump said the U.S. had "lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China," after leaders from Beijing, Moscow, and New Delhi appeared together at a regional summit this week, signaling deepening ties between the three powers at odds with Washington. 
President Donald Trump said the U.S. had "lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China," after leaders from Beijing, Moscow, and New Delhi appeared together at a regional summit this week, signaling deepening ties between the three powers at odds with Washington. -
Putin and Xi Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Organ Transplants, Longevity, and Immortality in Beijing Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were overheard discussing organ transplants, life expectancy, and even immortality during an unguarded exchange on Wednesday, as they walked together ahead of a massive military parade in Beijing. The remarks, picked up by state media microphones, underscored the authoritarian leaders' shared interest in biotechnology and human longevity at a moment when both have consolidated power for the long term. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were overheard discussing organ transplants, life expectancy, and even immortality during an unguarded exchange on Wednesday, as they walked together ahead of a massive military parade in Beijing. The remarks, picked up by state media microphones, underscored the authoritarian leaders' shared interest in biotechnology and human longevity at a moment when both have consolidated power for the long term. -
China Unveils Nuclear Triad, Hypersonic Missiles, and AI Drones in Largest Military Parade Yet
China showcased its largest-ever display of military hardware Wednesday, unveiling new intercontinental missiles, hypersonic weapons, underwater drones, and laser defense systems in a sweeping show of force that analysts said was aimed at the United States, regional powers, and potential arms buyers. 
China showcased its largest-ever display of military hardware Wednesday, unveiling new intercontinental missiles, hypersonic weapons, underwater drones, and laser defense systems in a sweeping show of force that analysts said was aimed at the United States, regional powers, and potential arms buyers.
