47 h. ago China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches

China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches  Global Times

Economics

7 d. ago China opposes EU’s protectionist move against Chinese medical devices firms: MOFCOM

China opposes EU’s protectionist move against Chinese medical devices firms: MOFCOM  Global Times

Economics

1 week ago How does Trump’s lack of trade deals strengthen Beijing’s hand?

The United States failed this week to reach a tariff deal with Japan, a key Pacific Rim ally, and has threatened to notify multiple countries of new duty rates on imports after talks with only one, the United Kingdom, have shown any results. Those developments, which made the US look weak in the short term, should prompt China to take a harder line with Washington on reaching a deal, analysts said. China, the world’s second-largest economy, was hit especially hard by US President Donald Trump on...

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2 w. ago China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis

Beijing has voiced “grave concern” over the potential fallout from Israeli strikes on Iran and urged all sides to prevent further escalation, while diplomatic observers highlighted China’s potential in coordinating with stakeholders and brokering a ceasefire. At a regular press briefing on Friday, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that China firmly opposed any violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as actions that “escalate the tension”. “The sudden...

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2 w. ago Trump announces US, China have reached trade deal with 55% tariff

Trump announces US, China have reached trade deal with 55% tariff  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive  Reuters

Economics

3 w. ago China hits out at Marco Rubio over criticism of 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

China has lodged a protest about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments about the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. “These remarks maliciously distort historical facts, attack China’s political system and development path, and interfere in China’s internal affairs,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Wednesday. He added that China was “strongly dissatisfied” with and “firmly opposed” Rubio’s comments criticising the Communist Party’s crackdown on...

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