9 h. ago US hits Chinese ships with hefty port fees in trade war escalation

Forecasters warn of global repercussions as Washington takes aim at China’s shipbuilding dominance.

Events

10 h. ago Republicans in US Congress launch probe into Harvard as Trump’s feud with school escalates

The lawmakers also rebuked Harvard president Alan Garber for rejecting demands for supervision by the White House.

Politics

31 h. ago Nvidia CEO in Beijing as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales

Nvidia CEO in Beijing as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales  France 24

Events

3 d. ago Trump trade war dries up sorghum sales to China but US farmers plan to plant more

Trump trade war dries up sorghum sales to China but US farmers plan to plant more  Reuters

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4 d. ago US small businesses tethered to China sell off inventory, cut jobs amid escalating trade war: sources

US small businesses tethered to China sell off inventory, cut jobs amid escalating trade war: sources  New York Post

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6 d. ago China seeks British backing to defend international trade as Trump tariff war escalates

Beijing tells trade minister Douglas Alexander it is ready to work with UK on trade as it defends its ‘necessary response’ to the US leader.

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7 d. ago Exclusive: Chinese exchanges restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates, sources say

Exclusive: Chinese exchanges restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates, sources say  Reuters

Events

8 d. ago China seeks to strengthen EU, Asean ties as US trade war escalates

China and European Union ready to engage on thorny issues such as electric vehicle imports as Trump’s tariff plans spark concerns.

Events

9 d. ago US Treasury secretary calls China’s trade escalation ‘unfortunate’

Scott Bessent did not rule out removing Chinese stocks from US exchanges, saying that all options were on the table.

Politics

9 d. ago China fires back with fresh 50% tariff in stern rebuke to Trump’s escalation

Matching blows with Washington, Beijing’s tariff hike brings the accumulative tariff total to 84% on goods from US, as trade war rapidly intensifies.

Politics

1 week ago Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’

Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.

Events

1 week ago US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate

Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese mountain to get escalators for ‘painless climbing experience’

Each escalator is about 50 metres long.

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2 w. ago South China Sea: poor diplomacy and deep mistrust could escalate into crisis, expert warns

Region is in ‘stable tension’, analyst tells Boao Forum. ‘We already have so many actors in the region It’s so crowded, this place’.

Events

3 w. ago China coastguard drives off Japanese fishing boats in escalating island dispute

Tokyo accuses Beijing of stoking tensions after Chinese ships expel four vessels from the vicinity of the Diaoyu Islands.

Politics