Ethan Zhao

Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
Ethan Zhao is a features reporter at Business Times specializing in company, technology and in-depth. For news tips and feedback, please contact: ethanz@businesstimes.cn

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  • China’s Home Prices Flat in April Despite Policy Support, Down 4% Year-on-Year
    China's Modern Land misses bond payment; property shares drop
    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
    Taiwanese Flag
    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
    US China Trade War
    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
    President Xi Jinping
    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
    US China
    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
    US China Relations
    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
    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.
  • Xi Backs Putin Against U.S. ‘Hegemonic Bullying’
    Xi Backs Putin Against U.S. ‘Hegemonic Bullying’ as Western Fears Over Taiwan and Ukraine Moun
    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.
  • China’s Xi Lands in Moscow for Victory Day Amid Drone Strikes, Trade War, and Calls for U.S. 'De-Americanization'
    China’s Xi Arrives in Moscow Amid Drone Strikes, Trade War, and Calls for U.S. 'De-Americanization'
    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit at the personal invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, reinforcing their strategic alliance as Russia presses forward with its war in Ukraine. The visit coincides with Moscow's annual May 9 Victory Day parade, where Xi will serve as Putin's "main guest," underscoring what both leaders are framing as a united front against U.S. dominance.
  • China Cuts Key Rates, Injects Liquidity Ahead of High-Stakes Trade Talks With U.S.
    China central bank will emphasize regulation, development of internet finance sector -state media
    China's central bank and top financial regulators announced sweeping monetary stimulus measures Wednesday, injecting more than 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) into the financial system and cutting key interest rates just days before a scheduled high-level trade meeting with U.S. officials in Switzerland.
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