Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Macron and von der Leyen Press China's Xi on Trade Imbalances and Ukraine During Paris Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and ensure fair competition during talks in Paris on Monday, as part of Xi's first visit to Europe in five years. The discussions also focused on diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. 
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and ensure fair competition during talks in Paris on Monday, as part of Xi's first visit to Europe in five years. The discussions also focused on diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. -
Taiwan Monitors Increased Chinese Military Activity as Tensions Escalate
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. 
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. -
Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 48 Fatalities Amid Heavy Rains
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. 
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. -
US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Firms for Supporting Russia's Military Amid Ukraine War
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. 
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. -
Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 24 Fatalities
A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. -
Philippine Vessels Damaged by Chinese Water Cannons in Latest South China Sea Clash
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway. 
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway. -
Aldi Thrives Globally with Low-Cost Strategy
Amid a chaotic retail battle, German supermarket chain Aldi, known colloquially as the "poor man's supermarket," has been successfully expanding worldwide with a low-cost strategy since its inception in 1913. When Aldi entered the Chinese market in 2017, it rebranded itself as a boutique supermarket targeting the middle class. 
Amid a chaotic retail battle, German supermarket chain Aldi, known colloquially as the "poor man's supermarket," has been successfully expanding worldwide with a low-cost strategy since its inception in 1913. When Aldi entered the Chinese market in 2017, it rebranded itself as a boutique supermarket targeting the middle class. -
China Warns of Countermeasures Following Biden's Signing of Taiwan and TikTok Bills
Following President Joe Biden's recent signing of legislation aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defenses and enforcing divestiture from TikTok by its Chinese owners, China has signaled potential retaliatory actions. The new U.S. laws, which also include significant military aid to Ukraine and Israel, have escalated tensions, prompting a stern response from Beijing. 
Following President Joe Biden's recent signing of legislation aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defenses and enforcing divestiture from TikTok by its Chinese owners, China has signaled potential retaliatory actions. The new U.S. laws, which also include significant military aid to Ukraine and Israel, have escalated tensions, prompting a stern response from Beijing. -
Blinken Meets with China's President Xi Amid Growing Tensions Over Ukraine, Taiwan, and Trade
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing on Friday, as the two nations grapple with a range of contentious issues that have strained their relationship. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing on Friday, as the two nations grapple with a range of contentious issues that have strained their relationship. -
Blinken's Mission to Navigate US-China Ties Amid Taiwan, Russia, and Economic Challenges
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking another high-level contact between the United States and China as the two global rivals seek to stabilize their strained relationship. While the visit signals a steadier footing for U.S.-China ties, a daunting array of unresolved issues threatens to undermine the progress made in recent months. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking another high-level contact between the United States and China as the two global rivals seek to stabilize their strained relationship. While the visit signals a steadier footing for U.S.-China ties, a daunting array of unresolved issues threatens to undermine the progress made in recent months.
