The Latest Breaking News on China

US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations

‘The Chinese will see this high tariff level is unsustainable for their business,’ says Scott Bessent

The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2025

S Korea’s main opposition party taps former chief as presidential candidate

Democratic Party of Korea names Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the snap presidential election set for June 3.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2025

China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending

China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

‘Kim Jong Un style’ 5,000-tonne warship unveiled by North Korea amid US tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new naval destroyer, claiming it as a significant advancement towards his goal of expanding the operational range and preemptive strike capabilities of his nuclear-armed military

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Six things we learned about the future of energy security at UK summit

Critical minerals, nuclear power and the ‘weaponisation’ of energy supplies were discussed at international conference

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds

Chinese authorities might be putting an exemption from their 125% tariff on some American chip imports.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 25, 2025

China pledges support for economy, dismisses US claims on tariff talks

Beijing dismisses President Donald Trump’s claims of being engaged in tariff negotiations.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025

Asian And European Stocks Rise In Wake Of Wall Street Rally

US stocks rallied for a third straight session on Thursday, shrugging off signs that US trade deals with China and the European Union aren't imminent despite promising signs elsewhere.

Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025

China's Top Leaders Pledge Economic Support As Trade War Rages

China's top leaders pledged on Friday to step up support for the economy and oppose "unilateral bullying" in global trade in a veiled rebuke of hefty tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war

Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025