CHINA will impose a 34 per cent tariff on imports from the United States from April 10, customs authorities announced on Friday. The move comes in retaliation for a 34 per cent duty on Chinese goods announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday as part of a sweeping range …
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CHINA has commenced large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, accusing its leaders of promoting separatism and pushing the island into war. The unannounced drills on Tuesday morning have been described as a “stern warning” by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) against Taiwan’s government. In an official statement, China’s Eastern Theatre Command …
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s calls for a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Wang urged all parties involved to engage in meaningful dialogue. China has consistently supported Russia since the onset of the conflict, advocating …
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THE top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues following escalating global uncertainty. Japanese Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya said at the start of the meeting in Tokyo with Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi and South …
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CHINA on Saturday announced steep tariffs on Canadian agricultural produce, including food products, in response to Ottawa’s recent trade measures. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the decision, citing Canada’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminium. The tariffs will take effect on March 20. The forthcoming sanctions …
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A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missing. Nineteen people fell overboard during the crash on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province on Tuesday morning, and three …
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A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar. The suspects were first sent to Thailand’s Mae Sot, which shares a border with Myawaddy, before being flown back to China …
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A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. Videos circulating on social media show overcrowded hospital units, parents waiting in long lines with sick children, and patients wearing face masks in packed facilities. Unverified reports have also emerged claiming crematoriums …
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CHINA and Egypt have agreed on the need to promote peace in the Middle East following the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group and its allies. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi told his Egyptian counterpart on Friday that …
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Ethiopia is intensifying its push to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing Chinese coffee market, which has emerged as one of the top 10 importers of Ethiopian coffee. Officials from the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) highlighted this ambition during recent discussions with Chinese business representatives. China’s …
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