Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Philippines, Millions Brace in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southern China
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful storm so far this year, battered the northern Philippines Monday with destructive winds and torrential rains, triggering mass evacuations and widespread power outages as authorities across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and southern China braced for impact. 
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful storm so far this year, battered the northern Philippines Monday with destructive winds and torrential rains, triggering mass evacuations and widespread power outages as authorities across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and southern China braced for impact. -
Trump, Xi Hold Call to Finalize TikTok Deal Amid Broader Trade Talks
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes call Friday morning aimed at finalizing a deal that could allow TikTok to keep operating in the United States, even as the two countries continue to navigate their fraught trade relationship. The call began at 8 a.m. ET, according to the White House and China's Xinhua News Agency, and could set the stage for a future in-person summit between the leaders. 
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes call Friday morning aimed at finalizing a deal that could allow TikTok to keep operating in the United States, even as the two countries continue to navigate their fraught trade relationship. The call began at 8 a.m. ET, according to the White House and China's Xinhua News Agency, and could set the stage for a future in-person summit between the leaders. -
Wells Fargo Banker Freed From China After Months-Long Exit Ban Lifted
Wells Fargo managing director Chenyue Mao has returned to the United States after being barred from leaving China for several months, in a case that had raised concerns among multinational companies about the growing use of exit bans. 
Wells Fargo managing director Chenyue Mao has returned to the United States after being barred from leaving China for several months, in a case that had raised concerns among multinational companies about the growing use of exit bans. -
China-Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal Leaves Vessel Damaged, Crew Injured
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared again Tuesday when Chinese Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, damaging a fisheries ship and injuring a crew member, in the latest confrontation over the disputed South China Sea outcrop. 
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared again Tuesday when Chinese Coast Guard ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal, damaging a fisheries ship and injuring a crew member, in the latest confrontation over the disputed South China Sea outcrop. -
China Finds Nvidia Violated Antitrust Law, Escalating Trade Fight With U.S.
China's market regulator said Monday that a preliminary investigation had found Nvidia violated the country's anti-monopoly law, escalating a widening trade confrontation with the United States as top officials meet in Madrid to discuss tariffs and technology restrictions. 
China's market regulator said Monday that a preliminary investigation had found Nvidia violated the country's anti-monopoly law, escalating a widening trade confrontation with the United States as top officials meet in Madrid to discuss tariffs and technology restrictions. -
China Condemns U.S. ‘Bullying’ as Trump Urges NATO Oil Ban, 100% Tariffs on Beijing
China escalated its criticism of the United States after President Donald Trump called for NATO countries to halt Russian oil purchases and impose heavy tariffs on Beijing, deepening tensions just as senior Chinese and U.S. officials entered a second day of talks in Madrid. 
China escalated its criticism of the United States after President Donald Trump called for NATO countries to halt Russian oil purchases and impose heavy tariffs on Beijing, deepening tensions just as senior Chinese and U.S. officials entered a second day of talks in Madrid. -
China Warns U.S. and U.K. After Warships Transit Taiwan Strait, Calls Passage 'Provocation'
China sharply criticized the United States and the United Kingdom after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a British frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, accusing the two allies of "trouble-making and provocation." The move drew a rapid response from the People's Liberation Army, which said its Eastern Theater Command had deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn the ships. 
China sharply criticized the United States and the United Kingdom after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a British frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, accusing the two allies of "trouble-making and provocation." The move drew a rapid response from the People's Liberation Army, which said its Eastern Theater Command had deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn the ships. -
Trump Urges EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China and India to Pressure Russia
President Donald Trump has asked European officials to levy tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, an escalation designed to squeeze Russian President Vladimir Putin by targeting two of Moscow's largest oil customers, according to U.S. and European officials familiar with the discussions. 
President Donald Trump has asked European officials to levy tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, an escalation designed to squeeze Russian President Vladimir Putin by targeting two of Moscow's largest oil customers, according to U.S. and European officials familiar with the discussions. -
China’s Exports to U.S. Tumble 33% in August, Trade Surplus Still on Record Path
China's exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August, the steepest drop in months, even as shipments to other regions cushioned the blow and kept Beijing on course for a record annual trade surplus. Customs data released Monday showed overall export growth slowing to 4.4% year-over-year, the weakest pace since February, underscoring the pressure on Chinese manufacturers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures ripple through global trade. 
China's exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August, the steepest drop in months, even as shipments to other regions cushioned the blow and kept Beijing on course for a record annual trade surplus. Customs data released Monday showed overall export growth slowing to 4.4% year-over-year, the weakest pace since February, underscoring the pressure on Chinese manufacturers as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures ripple through global trade. -
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.
