Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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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. -
China Warns of Retaliation Against Countries That Join U.S. Trade Isolation Push
Beijing warned Monday that it would retaliate against any country cooperating with U.S. efforts to isolate China, as tensions between the world's two largest economies intensify. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, responding to reports that the Trump administration is seeking trade concessions from allies in exchange for tariff exemptions, said, "China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures." 
Beijing warned Monday that it would retaliate against any country cooperating with U.S. efforts to isolate China, as tensions between the world's two largest economies intensify. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, responding to reports that the Trump administration is seeking trade concessions from allies in exchange for tariff exemptions, said, "China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures." -
China Begins Sending Boeing Aircraft Back to U.S.
A Boeing 737 MAX originally destined for China's Xiamen Airlines landed in Seattle over the weekend, as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions threaten to unravel aerospace delivery pipelines. The jet's return signals a deepening disruption in the aviation sector as tit-for-tat tariffs stall aircraft transfers between the two countries. 
A Boeing 737 MAX originally destined for China's Xiamen Airlines landed in Seattle over the weekend, as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions threaten to unravel aerospace delivery pipelines. The jet's return signals a deepening disruption in the aviation sector as tit-for-tat tariffs stall aircraft transfers between the two countries. -
Xi Jinping Wraps Southeast Asia Tour as China Presents Itself as Stable Trade Partner Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Friday with a state visit to Cambodia, positioning Beijing as a reliable economic partner in contrast to the uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariff regime. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Friday with a state visit to Cambodia, positioning Beijing as a reliable economic partner in contrast to the uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariff regime. -
North Korea Warns of Retaliation as U.S. B-1B Bombers Fly Over South Korea
North Korea on Thursday threatened unspecified retaliation following the U.S. military's deployment of two B-1B Lancer bombers for joint aerial drills with South Korean forces, an operation that Pyongyang denounced as an act of aggression and a "grave provocation." 
North Korea on Thursday threatened unspecified retaliation following the U.S. military's deployment of two B-1B Lancer bombers for joint aerial drills with South Korean forces, an operation that Pyongyang denounced as an act of aggression and a "grave provocation." -
Xi and Anwar Sign 31 Trade Deals as China and Malaysia Defy U.S. Tariff Pressure
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed 31 cooperation agreements during Xi's three-day state visit to Malaysia, signaling a sharp pivot toward deeper bilateral ties as both nations seek alternatives to U.S.-led trade frameworks amid rising tariff pressures from the Trump administration. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed 31 cooperation agreements during Xi's three-day state visit to Malaysia, signaling a sharp pivot toward deeper bilateral ties as both nations seek alternatives to U.S.-led trade frameworks amid rising tariff pressures from the Trump administration. -
China Targets U.S. Services Sector as Trade War With Trump Administration Escalates
China is escalating its retaliation against the United States by broadening the trade conflict beyond goods and tariffs, targeting the American services sector and launching new non-tariff measures amid a deepening standoff with the Trump administration. The moves come as Washington imposes levies of up to 245% on Chinese goods and demands Beijing take the first step toward reopening trade talks. 
China is escalating its retaliation against the United States by broadening the trade conflict beyond goods and tariffs, targeting the American services sector and launching new non-tariff measures amid a deepening standoff with the Trump administration. The moves come as Washington imposes levies of up to 245% on Chinese goods and demands Beijing take the first step toward reopening trade talks. -
China’s Xi Pushes UN-Centered World Order, Free Trade on Southeast Asia Tour, Warns Against ‘Unilateralism’
Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his three-nation Southeast Asia tour to position China as a champion of multilateralism and free trade in the face of escalating trade tensions with the United States. In a series of appearances and op-eds, Xi has urged countries to support a global system based on the United Nations, international law, and stable supply chains, while warning against what he called "unilateral bullying acts." 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his three-nation Southeast Asia tour to position China as a champion of multilateralism and free trade in the face of escalating trade tensions with the United States. In a series of appearances and op-eds, Xi has urged countries to support a global system based on the United Nations, international law, and stable supply chains, while warning against what he called "unilateral bullying acts."
