4 h. ago China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

China’s Commerce Ministry will hold a briefing at 3pm. Stay tuned to our live blog for developments, counteractions and commentary.

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4 h. ago China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened

China’s Commerce Ministry says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’.

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6 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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6 h. ago After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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29 h. ago China film honours ‘Dumpling Queen’ from street vendor to billion

At her lowest point, Zang Jianhe, who lacked formal education, endured hardships of working basic jobs for nearly 20 hours a day.

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30 h. ago Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’  The New York Times

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31 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

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1 week ago Trump Plans Tariff ‘Liberation Day', China Says Ready For Shocks | Bloomberg: The Asia Trade 3/24/25

Trump Plans Tariff ‘Liberation Day', China Says Ready For Shocks | Bloomberg: The Asia Trade 3/24/25  Bloomberg

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