Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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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. -
Xi and Putin Showcase Deepening Ties as Kim Jong Un Joins Beijing Parade in Challenge to U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Tuesday, calling him an "old friend," as the two leaders reaffirmed what both described as a historic partnership aimed at countering U.S. dominance. Their meeting came ahead of a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, where North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also arrived to join a display of solidarity among states isolated by the West. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Tuesday, calling him an "old friend," as the two leaders reaffirmed what both described as a historic partnership aimed at countering U.S. dominance. Their meeting came ahead of a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, where North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also arrived to join a display of solidarity among states isolated by the West. -
Modi Joins Putin and Xi in Show of Unity as Trump Ramps Up Tariffs on India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared warm displays of camaraderie with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a regional summit in Tianjin on Monday, sending a pointed message to Washington as U.S. tariffs on Indian goods climbed to 50%. 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared warm displays of camaraderie with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a regional summit in Tianjin on Monday, sending a pointed message to Washington as U.S. tariffs on Indian goods climbed to 50%. -
Hong Kong Court Concludes Jimmy Lai Trial, Verdict Pending in Landmark National Security Case
Final arguments have concluded in the landmark national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, with government-designated judges set to deliver a verdict at a later date in a case widely viewed as a test of the rule of law under Chinese rule. 
Final arguments have concluded in the landmark national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, with government-designated judges set to deliver a verdict at a later date in a case widely viewed as a test of the rule of law under Chinese rule. -
Xi to Host Putin, Kim, Iran’s Pezeshkian in Beijing Parade as China Asserts Global Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping will stand alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing at a massive military parade in Beijing next week, underscoring what analysts describe as an "Axis of Upheaval" challenging the Western-led order. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping will stand alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing at a massive military parade in Beijing next week, underscoring what analysts describe as an "Axis of Upheaval" challenging the Western-led order. -
Russian and Chinese Submarines Complete First Joint Patrol, Covering 2,000 Nautical Miles in Asia-Pacific
Russian and Chinese submarines have conducted their first-ever joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific, marking a new stage in the deepening military partnership between the two powers. Russia's Pacific Fleet confirmed the patrol involved diesel-electric submarines and followed the conclusion of large-scale bilateral naval drills in the Sea of Japan earlier this month. Russian and Chinese submarines have conducted their first-ever joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific, marking a new stage in the deepening military partnership between the two powers. Russia's Pacific Fleet confirmed the patrol involved diesel-electric submarines and followed the conclusion of large-scale bilateral naval drills in the Sea of Japan earlier this month. -
China’s Property Giant Evergrande Delisted in Hong Kong After $50 Billion Rise and Collapse Leaves $300 Billion Debt Pile
China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, closing a chapter in one of the most spectacular rises and collapses in China's corporate history. Once valued at more than $50 billion, the company exits as the world's most indebted developer with more than $300 billion in liabilities, its downfall shaking the foundations of China's property sector. 
China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, closing a chapter in one of the most spectacular rises and collapses in China's corporate history. Once valued at more than $50 billion, the company exits as the world's most indebted developer with more than $300 billion in liabilities, its downfall shaking the foundations of China's property sector.
