Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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Walmart Faces Backlash from Beijing After Pressuring Chinese Suppliers to Absorb Tariffs
Chinese authorities summoned Walmart executives this week to discuss concerns over reports that the retail giant had pressured its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices in response to recent tariff increases imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. 
Chinese authorities summoned Walmart executives this week to discuss concerns over reports that the retail giant had pressured its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices in response to recent tariff increases imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. -
Duterte’s ICC Arrest Sparks 12-Hour Standoff as Ex-President Refuses Fingerprinting
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administration's deadly war on drugs. His transfer to The Hague came after a tense 12-hour standoff in which Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened legal action against police officers attempting to process him, Philippine officials said. 
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administration's deadly war on drugs. His transfer to The Hague came after a tense 12-hour standoff in which Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened legal action against police officers attempting to process him, Philippine officials said. -
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in ICC Custody for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday after his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity. The 79-year-old former leader faces accusations related to thousands of extrajudicial killings carried out under his controversial war on drugs policy. Duterte was flown to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will stand trial before the ICC. 
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday after his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity. The 79-year-old former leader faces accusations related to thousands of extrajudicial killings carried out under his controversial war on drugs policy. Duterte was flown to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will stand trial before the ICC. -
Dalai Lama Declares His Successor Will Be Born Outside China; Beijing Pushes Back
The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has announced in a new book released Tuesday that his successor will be born outside China, setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Beijing, which insists it alone holds authority to name the next leader. 
The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has announced in a new book released Tuesday that his successor will be born outside China, setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Beijing, which insists it alone holds authority to name the next leader. -
Militants Hijack Passenger Train in Pakistan, Threaten Execution of Hostages Amid Standoff
Separatist militants in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan hijacked a passenger train carrying around 450 passengers on Tuesday afternoon, taking hostages and threatening to execute them if authorities launch a rescue operation, according to government officials and a statement from the attackers. 
Separatist militants in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan hijacked a passenger train carrying around 450 passengers on Tuesday afternoon, taking hostages and threatening to execute them if authorities launch a rescue operation, according to government officials and a statement from the attackers. -
China’s Deflation Worsens as Demand Weakens, Real Estate Struggles Continue
China's consumer prices fell in February for the first time in over a year, reinforcing concerns about persistent deflationary pressures that could weigh on economic growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.7% from the previous year, according to data released Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline exceeded analysts' expectations and reversed January's modest 0.5% increase. 
China's consumer prices fell in February for the first time in over a year, reinforcing concerns about persistent deflationary pressures that could weigh on economic growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.7% from the previous year, according to data released Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline exceeded analysts' expectations and reversed January's modest 0.5% increase. -
China Hits Canada With New Tariffs
China has announced steep new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food imports, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. The measures, which take effect on March 20, come in response to Ottawa's decision last October to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. 
China has announced steep new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food imports, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. The measures, which take effect on March 20, come in response to Ottawa's decision last October to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. -
China Condemns U.S. Tariffs as 'Two-Faced,' Warns of Trade War Consequences
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi sharply criticized the United States' trade policies on Friday, condemning recent tariff increases on Chinese goods and warning against a global return to "the law of the jungle" under Washington's economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary gathering, Wang said Beijing would "firmly counter" U.S. pressure and dismissed the tariffs as "arbitrary." 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi sharply criticized the United States' trade policies on Friday, condemning recent tariff increases on Chinese goods and warning against a global return to "the law of the jungle" under Washington's economic strategy. Speaking on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary gathering, Wang said Beijing would "firmly counter" U.S. pressure and dismissed the tariffs as "arbitrary." -
China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as Trade War with U.S. Escalates
China issued a sharp warning to the United States on Tuesday, vowing to "fight to the end" in an escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's recent tariff hike on Chinese goods. The comments, made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, marked one of the strongest statements from Beijing since Trump took office, raising concerns about further economic retaliation and diplomatic strain between the world's two largest economies. 
China issued a sharp warning to the United States on Tuesday, vowing to "fight to the end" in an escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's recent tariff hike on Chinese goods. The comments, made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, marked one of the strongest statements from Beijing since Trump took office, raising concerns about further economic retaliation and diplomatic strain between the world's two largest economies. -
China Sets 5% Growth Target as U.S. Tariff War Escalates
China has set its economic growth target at "around 5%" for 2025, maintaining its previous goal despite mounting trade tensions with the United States. Premier Li Qiang announced the target during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, as Beijing laid out plans for fiscal stimulus and monetary easing to counter economic headwinds. 
China has set its economic growth target at "around 5%" for 2025, maintaining its previous goal despite mounting trade tensions with the United States. Premier Li Qiang announced the target during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, as Beijing laid out plans for fiscal stimulus and monetary easing to counter economic headwinds.
