Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Russia Confirms North Korean Troops in Ukraine as Putin Claims Kursk Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Saturday that North Korean troops are actively fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, crediting their assistance in what he claimed was the successful recapture of the Kursk region. The announcement, delivered during a televised meeting with Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, marked the Kremlin's first public acknowledgment of North Korea's military involvement in the conflict. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Saturday that North Korean troops are actively fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, crediting their assistance in what he claimed was the successful recapture of the Kursk region. The announcement, delivered during a televised meeting with Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, marked the Kremlin's first public acknowledgment of North Korea's military involvement in the conflict. -
China Loans Moon Rocks to NASA-Linked U.S. Schools, Expands Lunar Mission With 10-Nation Payload
China's space agency is lending lunar samples to two U.S. universities that receive NASA funding, even as it accelerates its lunar diplomacy with the selection of 10 international projects for its upcoming Chang'e-8 south pole mission. The dual announcements mark a widening of China's efforts to expand international participation in its lunar exploration program amid geopolitical tensions with the United States. 
China's space agency is lending lunar samples to two U.S. universities that receive NASA funding, even as it accelerates its lunar diplomacy with the selection of 10 international projects for its upcoming Chang'e-8 south pole mission. The dual announcements mark a widening of China's efforts to expand international participation in its lunar exploration program amid geopolitical tensions with the United States. -
Beijing Grants Tariff Exemptions on $45 Billion U.S. Imports to Ease Economic Pain
China has quietly rolled back its steep 125% retaliatory tariffs on select U.S.-manufactured semiconductors, aviation equipment, and pharmaceuticals, signaling growing concern in Beijing about the economic fallout from its prolonged trade war with Washington. 
China has quietly rolled back its steep 125% retaliatory tariffs on select U.S.-manufactured semiconductors, aviation equipment, and pharmaceuticals, signaling growing concern in Beijing about the economic fallout from its prolonged trade war with Washington. -
Beijing Says ‘No Negotiations’ Until U.S. Moves First Despite Trump Signals Tariff Retreat
China confirmed Thursday that it is not engaged in any trade negotiations with the United States and insisted that Washington must first remove all unilateral tariffs for dialogue to resume. The remarks came in direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claims suggesting active discussions were underway and that tariff levels on Chinese imports could "come down substantially." 
China confirmed Thursday that it is not engaged in any trade negotiations with the United States and insisted that Washington must first remove all unilateral tariffs for dialogue to resume. The remarks came in direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claims suggesting active discussions were underway and that tariff levels on Chinese imports could "come down substantially." -
China Rejects U.S. Tariff Concessions, Calls Trade Progress 'Fake News' as Tensions Deepen
Beijing rebuked Washington's latest signals of trade war de-escalation on Thursday, dismissing reports of progress as "fake news" and insisting that the U.S. must fully dismantle its unilateral tariffs before any negotiations can begin. The rejection came just a day after President Donald Trump hinted at sharply reducing his administration's 145% tariff on Chinese goods. 
Beijing rebuked Washington's latest signals of trade war de-escalation on Thursday, dismissing reports of progress as "fake news" and insisting that the U.S. must fully dismantle its unilateral tariffs before any negotiations can begin. The rejection came just a day after President Donald Trump hinted at sharply reducing his administration's 145% tariff on Chinese goods. -
China Warns South Korea Against Supplying Rare Earths to U.S. Defense Firms
China has reportedly warned South Korean manufacturers to stop exporting products containing Chinese rare earth minerals to U.S. defense contractors, escalating tensions in the global technology and security supply chain amid ongoing tariff battles between Beijing and Washington. 
China has reportedly warned South Korean manufacturers to stop exporting products containing Chinese rare earth minerals to U.S. defense contractors, escalating tensions in the global technology and security supply chain amid ongoing tariff battles between Beijing and Washington. -
Xi Jinping Warns Tariffs Threaten Global Order as China, U.S. Signal Softening Trade Stance
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp rebuke of global tariff regimes on Wednesday, warning that trade wars undermine multilateral institutions and the broader world economic order. Xi's remarks, delivered in Beijing during a state visit by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, come as China deepens international outreach and signals openness to renewed trade talks with the United States. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp rebuke of global tariff regimes on Wednesday, warning that trade wars undermine multilateral institutions and the broader world economic order. Xi's remarks, delivered in Beijing during a state visit by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, come as China deepens international outreach and signals openness to renewed trade talks with the United States. -
Trump Says China Tariffs Will Be Cut ‘Substantially’ but Not to Zero as Treasury Warns Trade War Is ‘Unsustainable’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that tariffs on Chinese goods will "come down substantially, but it won't be zero," signaling a potential shift in the administration's trade stance as pressure mounts from investors and allies. Speaking during a White House news conference, Trump confirmed that the current 145% tariff rate imposed on Chinese imports would be lowered, though he did not offer a specific timeline or final target rate. 
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that tariffs on Chinese goods will "come down substantially, but it won't be zero," signaling a potential shift in the administration's trade stance as pressure mounts from investors and allies. Speaking during a White House news conference, Trump confirmed that the current 145% tariff rate imposed on Chinese imports would be lowered, though he did not offer a specific timeline or final target rate. -
Beijing Warns Against ‘Unilateral Bullying’ as EU Pushes Back on U.S. Trade Conditions
China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to counter escalating U.S. trade pressure, urging Britain and the European Union to uphold multilateral trade rules and resist "unilateral bullying," even as the European Commission rejected any suggestion it would decouple from Beijing to secure a trade deal with Washington. 
China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to counter escalating U.S. trade pressure, urging Britain and the European Union to uphold multilateral trade rules and resist "unilateral bullying," even as the European Commission rejected any suggestion it would decouple from Beijing to secure a trade deal with Washington. -
Lee Hsien Loong’s Wife Shares Post Calling China's Xi a ‘Gang Boss'
Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic charm offensive in Southeast Asia is drawing sharp international criticism after Ho Ching, the influential wife of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, publicly shared a commentary comparing Xi's leadership style to that of a mafia boss. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic charm offensive in Southeast Asia is drawing sharp international criticism after Ho Ching, the influential wife of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, publicly shared a commentary comparing Xi's leadership style to that of a mafia boss.
