Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Rare Gun Violence in China Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Authorities in Wuhan are investigating a suspected shooting that left two people dead and one injured at an outdoor barbecue restaurant on Sunday night, marking a rare incident of gun violence in a country known for some of the world's strictest firearm regulations. 
Authorities in Wuhan are investigating a suspected shooting that left two people dead and one injured at an outdoor barbecue restaurant on Sunday night, marking a rare incident of gun violence in a country known for some of the world's strictest firearm regulations. -
China Warns of Retaliation as U.S. Huawei Chip Alert Threatens Fragile Trade Truce
Tensions between China and the United States flared anew Monday after Beijing accused Washington of undermining a tentative trade breakthrough by issuing a fresh warning against the use of Chinese semiconductors, specifically targeting Huawei's Ascend AI chips. 
Tensions between China and the United States flared anew Monday after Beijing accused Washington of undermining a tentative trade breakthrough by issuing a fresh warning against the use of Chinese semiconductors, specifically targeting Huawei's Ascend AI chips. -
China’s Home Prices Flat in April Despite Policy Support, Down 4% Year-on-Year
China's new home prices remained flat in April for the second consecutive month, extending a prolonged period of stagnation despite renewed policy support and mounting pressure from trade tensions with the U.S. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday showed no change in prices from March, marking nearly two years without sustained monthly growth. 
China's new home prices remained flat in April for the second consecutive month, extending a prolonged period of stagnation despite renewed policy support and mounting pressure from trade tensions with the U.S. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday showed no change in prices from March, marking nearly two years without sustained monthly growth. -
Taiwan, U.S. Resume Tariff Talks in South Korea
Top trade officials from Taiwan and the United States met Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial in South Korea, signaling renewed momentum in tariff negotiations after U.S. President Donald Trump paused a 32% import duty on Taiwanese goods last month. 
Top trade officials from Taiwan and the United States met Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial in South Korea, signaling renewed momentum in tariff negotiations after U.S. President Donald Trump paused a 32% import duty on Taiwanese goods last month. -
China Maintains Rare Earth Export Curbs Despite Lifting Dual-Use Restrictions on 28 U.S. Firms
China has temporarily lifted restrictions on 28 U.S. companies tied to dual-use goods, signaling a partial thaw in trade tensions with Washington. However, Beijing continues to block exports of seven critical rare earth elements, maintaining a potent lever over U.S. defense and high-tech industries. 
China has temporarily lifted restrictions on 28 U.S. companies tied to dual-use goods, signaling a partial thaw in trade tensions with Washington. However, Beijing continues to block exports of seven critical rare earth elements, maintaining a potent lever over U.S. defense and high-tech industries. -
Xi Warns Against ‘Bullying’ After U.S.-China Tariff Truce, Vows $9.2 Billion Credit to Latin America
Chinese President Xi Jinping sharply criticized unilateralism and trade protectionism on Tuesday, warning that "bullying or hegemonism only leads to self-isolation" and declaring that "there are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars." His remarks came just one day after the United States and China announced a surprise 90-day suspension of steep reciprocal tariffs, signaling a temporary de-escalation in their prolonged trade conflict. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping sharply criticized unilateralism and trade protectionism on Tuesday, warning that "bullying or hegemonism only leads to self-isolation" and declaring that "there are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars." His remarks came just one day after the United States and China announced a surprise 90-day suspension of steep reciprocal tariffs, signaling a temporary de-escalation in their prolonged trade conflict. -
U.S., China Reach Breakthrough in Switzerland Talks Amid $1.2 Trillion Trade Gap
Top officials from the Trump administration announced Sunday that the United States and China have made significant strides toward resolving their long-standing trade conflict, following two days of negotiations in Geneva. The talks come just weeks after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs of up to 145% on most Chinese goods, triggering a fierce response from Beijing. 
Top officials from the Trump administration announced Sunday that the United States and China have made significant strides toward resolving their long-standing trade conflict, following two days of negotiations in Geneva. The talks come just weeks after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs of up to 145% on most Chinese goods, triggering a fierce response from Beijing. -
U.S. and China Begin Geneva Talks to Ease Record-High Duties
Senior officials from the United States and China opened high-level talks Saturday in Geneva, seeking to de-escalate a trade war that has pushed tariffs above 100%, rattled global markets, and disrupted $660 billion in annual bilateral trade. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for what the U.S. described as discussions focused on "de-escalation," not a comprehensive trade deal. Senior officials from the United States and China opened high-level talks Saturday in Geneva, seeking to de-escalate a trade war that has pushed tariffs above 100%, rattled global markets, and disrupted $660 billion in annual bilateral trade. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for what the U.S. described as discussions focused on "de-escalation," not a comprehensive trade deal. -
With Xi by His Side, Putin Leads Moscow Victory Day Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny. -
Xi Backs Putin Against U.S. ‘Hegemonic Bullying’
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his growing alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during a state visit to Moscow, hailing the bilateral relationship as "confident, stable and resilient" and pledging resistance against "unilateralism and hegemonic bullying." The visit marks Xi's eleventh trip to Russia and comes as tensions with the United States escalate on multiple fronts, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and global trade. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his growing alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during a state visit to Moscow, hailing the bilateral relationship as "confident, stable and resilient" and pledging resistance against "unilateralism and hegemonic bullying." The visit marks Xi's eleventh trip to Russia and comes as tensions with the United States escalate on multiple fronts, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and global trade.
