Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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China Weighs Fentanyl Concessions to Reopen Trade Talks With Trump Administration
China is considering offering new commitments to curb the export of chemicals used in fentanyl production, in a potential move to reopen stalled trade negotiations with the United States, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. 
China is considering offering new commitments to curb the export of chemicals used in fentanyl production, in a potential move to reopen stalled trade negotiations with the United States, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. -
Temu Wipes All China-Based Listings for U.S. Shoppers Overnight Amid Trump’s Tariff Crackdown
Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings Inc., has removed all China-based product listings from its U.S. storefront as it braces for the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. 
Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings Inc., has removed all China-based product listings from its U.S. storefront as it braces for the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. -
China Evaluating U.S. Tariff Talks Amid 145% Trade War Levies
China is assessing recent outreach by senior U.S. officials to initiate trade talks, according to a statement Friday from its commerce ministry, as tensions mount over steep tariffs that have rattled financial markets and placed pressure on global supply chains. 
China is assessing recent outreach by senior U.S. officials to initiate trade talks, according to a statement Friday from its commerce ministry, as tensions mount over steep tariffs that have rattled financial markets and placed pressure on global supply chains. -
Beijing Signals No Rush to Negotiate as Xi Bets on Domestic Demand Amid Trump's 145% Tariffs
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war rhetoric Wednesday, calling China the world's "chief-ripper-offer" and defending his 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, even as concerns mount over potential economic fallout on both sides of the Pacific. Despite public statements from the White House that negotiations are underway, China's government has denied that direct talks are currently taking place. 
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war rhetoric Wednesday, calling China the world's "chief-ripper-offer" and defending his 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, even as concerns mount over potential economic fallout on both sides of the Pacific. Despite public statements from the White House that negotiations are underway, China's government has denied that direct talks are currently taking place. -
Trump Administration Quietly Reaches Out to China For Tariff Talks as Trade Deficit Hits $1.2 Trillion
The Trump administration has initiated backchannel efforts to restart tariff negotiations with Beijing, according to Chinese state-affiliated media, despite no formal talks being confirmed by U.S. trade officials. The development comes as the administration simultaneously pushes to finalize a series of targeted trade deals with other countries in response to mounting economic and political pressure. The Trump administration has initiated backchannel efforts to restart tariff negotiations with Beijing, according to Chinese state-affiliated media, despite no formal talks being confirmed by U.S. trade officials. The development comes as the administration simultaneously pushes to finalize a series of targeted trade deals with other countries in response to mounting economic and political pressure. -
China Blames U.S. for COVID-19 Origins in White Paper, Rejects Wuhan Lab Leak Allegations
China escalated the debate over the origins of COVID-19 on Wednesday, releasing an official white paper alleging that the virus may have emerged in the United States before surfacing in Wuhan. The document, issued by China's State Council Information Office and published by Xinhua News Agency, directly counters U.S. claims that a lab leak in China sparked the pandemic, calling the accusations politically motivated and unsupported by evidence. 
China escalated the debate over the origins of COVID-19 on Wednesday, releasing an official white paper alleging that the virus may have emerged in the United States before surfacing in Wuhan. The document, issued by China's State Council Information Office and published by Xinhua News Agency, directly counters U.S. claims that a lab leak in China sparked the pandemic, calling the accusations politically motivated and unsupported by evidence. -
China Shipments to U.S. Collapse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Supply Chains, Retailers Warn of Shortages
Imports from China to the United States are plummeting amid escalating trade tensions, as President Donald Trump's sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods bring trans-Pacific cargo traffic to a standstill. U.S. retailers and logistics firms are warning of impending product shortages, rising prices, and layoffs if the disruption persists. 
Imports from China to the United States are plummeting amid escalating trade tensions, as President Donald Trump's sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods bring trans-Pacific cargo traffic to a standstill. U.S. retailers and logistics firms are warning of impending product shortages, rising prices, and layoffs if the disruption persists. -
Japan and Philippines Open Defense Pact Negotiations Amid China Tensions and U.S. Tariff Fallout
Japan and the Philippines agreed Tuesday to begin formal negotiations on two defense pacts as both nations deepen security ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in contested Asian waters. The announcement came during Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first official visit to Manila, where he met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 
Japan and the Philippines agreed Tuesday to begin formal negotiations on two defense pacts as both nations deepen security ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in contested Asian waters. The announcement came during Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first official visit to Manila, where he met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. -
At Least 22 Dead, 3 Injured After Restaurant Fire in Northeast China as Xi Jinping Orders Swift Investigation
At least 22 people were killed and three others injured after a devastating fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a restaurant in Liaoyang, a city in northeast China's Liaoning province, according to state media reports. 
At least 22 people were killed and three others injured after a devastating fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a restaurant in Liaoyang, a city in northeast China's Liaoning province, according to state media reports. -
First Hong Kong Democrats Freed After Four Years in Prison as National Security Crackdown Continues
Four former Hong Kong lawmakers were released early Tuesday after serving more than four years in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion, marking a rare moment of relief in the city's sweeping crackdown on political dissent under Beijing's national security law. 
Four former Hong Kong lawmakers were released early Tuesday after serving more than four years in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion, marking a rare moment of relief in the city's sweeping crackdown on political dissent under Beijing's national security law.
