Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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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. -
China Responds as Yellow Sea Dispute With South Korea Intensifies; US Ally Warns of Retaliation
A territorial standoff between China and South Korea is intensifying after Beijing installed a large steel structure in the Yellow Sea's Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ), a maritime area where both nations' exclusive economic zones overlap. 
A territorial standoff between China and South Korea is intensifying after Beijing installed a large steel structure in the Yellow Sea's Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ), a maritime area where both nations' exclusive economic zones overlap. -
U.S. Finalizes Tariffs Up to 3,500% on Southeast Asian Solar Panels, First Solar Stock Jumps 7%
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday finalized sweeping tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, with rates climbing as high as 3,500% for some producers, intensifying a trade crackdown that American manufacturers say is aimed at halting China's circumvention of existing import penalties. The decision triggered a pre-market rally in First Solar Inc. shares, which jumped more than 7%. 
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday finalized sweeping tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, with rates climbing as high as 3,500% for some producers, intensifying a trade crackdown that American manufacturers say is aimed at halting China's circumvention of existing import penalties. The decision triggered a pre-market rally in First Solar Inc. shares, which jumped more than 7%. -
China Imposes Sanctions on U.S. Officials and NGO Leaders in Retaliation for Alleged ‘Egregious’ Hong Kong Actions
China announced on Monday it will impose sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations over what it described as "egregious behavior" regarding Hong Kong, escalating tensions with Washington amid a broader deterioration in bilateral relations. 
China announced on Monday it will impose sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations over what it described as "egregious behavior" regarding Hong Kong, escalating tensions with Washington amid a broader deterioration in bilateral relations.
