Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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U.S. Condemns China's 'Aggressive' Actions in South China Sea After Collision with Philippine Ship
The United States condemned China on Monday over a collision with a Philippine resupply ship in the disputed South China Sea, highlighting rising tensions in the vital waterway. The incident occurred near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, with both nations blaming each other for the confrontation that led to the serious injury of a Filipino sailor. 
The United States condemned China on Monday over a collision with a Philippine resupply ship in the disputed South China Sea, highlighting rising tensions in the vital waterway. The incident occurred near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, with both nations blaming each other for the confrontation that led to the serious injury of a Filipino sailor. -
China's Property Market Continues to Plummet Despite Government Intervention
China's property market continues to struggle, with the latest data revealing the most significant drop in new home prices in nearly a decade. Despite Beijing's efforts to stabilize the sector, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that prices in 70 major cities fell by 0.7% in May from April. 
China's property market continues to struggle, with the latest data revealing the most significant drop in new home prices in nearly a decade. Despite Beijing's efforts to stabilize the sector, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that prices in 70 major cities fell by 0.7% in May from April. -
Adidas Launches Probe into Allegations of Embezzlement and Kickbacks in China
Adidas has initiated an intensive investigation into allegations of compliance violations within its Chinese operations, a key market for the global sportswear giant. This move follows reports that senior executives in Greater China have been implicated in a scheme involving the embezzlement of millions of euros and acceptance of substantial kickbacks from external agencies. 
Adidas has initiated an intensive investigation into allegations of compliance violations within its Chinese operations, a key market for the global sportswear giant. This move follows reports that senior executives in Greater China have been implicated in a scheme involving the embezzlement of millions of euros and acceptance of substantial kickbacks from external agencies. -
Chinese Court Sentences #MeToo Activist Huang Xueqin to Five Years in Prison
A Chinese court sentenced prominent #MeToo activist and journalist Huang Xueqin to five years in prison for subversion of state power. Huang, known for her groundbreaking reports on sexual abuse and her vocal advocacy for women's rights, was found guilty on Friday by the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court, according to her supporters and a copy of the verdict. 
A Chinese court sentenced prominent #MeToo activist and journalist Huang Xueqin to five years in prison for subversion of state power. Huang, known for her groundbreaking reports on sexual abuse and her vocal advocacy for women's rights, was found guilty on Friday by the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court, according to her supporters and a copy of the verdict. -
China Prepares to Counter EU's Electric Vehicle Tariffs with Increased Import Duties: Report
On June 12, the European Commission announced a preliminary decision to impose temporary anti-subsidy duties on electric vehicles imported from China. This move has sparked significant discontent among Chinese industry, leading to calls for reciprocal measures against the EU. 
On June 12, the European Commission announced a preliminary decision to impose temporary anti-subsidy duties on electric vehicles imported from China. This move has sparked significant discontent among Chinese industry, leading to calls for reciprocal measures against the EU. -
Europe Imposes Up to 38.1% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing Warns of Retaliation
The European Commission announced it will impose additional duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting in July. This decision comes less than a month after the United States announced plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100%. 
The European Commission announced it will impose additional duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting in July. This decision comes less than a month after the United States announced plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100%. -
EU Imposes Hefty Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparking Trade Tension and Retaliation Concerns
The European Union has imposed additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles imported from China, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing and raised concerns about a potential trade war between the two economic giants. The provisional decision, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, comes less than a month after the United States quadrupled duties on Chinese EVs to 100%. 
The European Union has imposed additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles imported from China, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing and raised concerns about a potential trade war between the two economic giants. The provisional decision, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, comes less than a month after the United States quadrupled duties on Chinese EVs to 100%. -
Chinese Automakers Persist in Europe Despite Looming EU Tariffs
Despite the European Union's impending decision on imposing higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers remain resolute in their commitment to the European market. 
Despite the European Union's impending decision on imposing higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers remain resolute in their commitment to the European market. -
Suspect Arrested in Stabbing of U.S. College Instructors in China
Chinese authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the stabbing of four U.S. college instructors in a public park in the northeastern city of Jilin. The incident has drawn international attention, raising concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in China amid efforts to boost educational exchanges between the two nations. 
Chinese authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the stabbing of four U.S. college instructors in a public park in the northeastern city of Jilin. The incident has drawn international attention, raising concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in China amid efforts to boost educational exchanges between the two nations. -
China's Exports Defy Expectations, But Domestic Challenges Persist
China's export sector continued to show resilience in May, providing a much-needed boost to the world's second-largest economy amid ongoing challenges in domestic demand. 
China's export sector continued to show resilience in May, providing a much-needed boost to the world's second-largest economy amid ongoing challenges in domestic demand.