Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks Tehran official’s Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025
From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the future The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2025
US general says allied forces can repel Asia aggression as Philippines combat drills open Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippine archipelago and seas in a battle scenario that has antagonized China The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues China will sanction U.S. officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who Chinese officials say have performed poorly on Hong Kong issues in a retaliatory move against Washington The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
China and Indonesia agree to boost maritime security cooperation in South China Sea despite tensions Indonesia and China say they have committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
China warns countries not to strike trade deals with US at its expense China’s Ministry of Commerce says appeasing the Trump administration ‘cannot bring peace’. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025
China sends back new Boeing jet made more expensive by tariffs With $55m price set to balloon by 125%, 737 Max returns to Seattle production hub still wearing the colours of Xiamen Airlines The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025
China sends back Boeing jet worth $55m as Trump tariffs continue to hurt trade Beijing cautions third countries against making trade concessions to US at its expense The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
South Korea Ex-president Back In Court For Criminal Trial South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges over his short-lived declaration of martial law. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025
Gold Hits Record, Dollar Drops As Tariff Fears Dampen Sentiment Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025
Asian markets are mixed as US tech companies are due to release earnings Asian shares are mixed following the Easter weekend holiday, with some markets still closed The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Beijing threatens countermeasures against countries that ‘appease’ Washington in trade war Statement from commerce ministry criticises ‘selfish’ countries that make any trade deals with the US that harm China The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025
Beijing Slams 'Appeasement' Of US In Trade Deals That Hurt China China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, promising countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war. International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025
Spy chiefs say China is bugging St James’s Park benches to snoop on UK MPs Senior officials in Westminster have been warned to avoid known ‘hotspots’ in the SW1 are Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025 Revealed: London universities' ties to Chinese military research despite security concerns Defence experts have expressed concerns that UK institutions continue to expand their collaboration with Chinese engineering universities,
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025 Japan sends more naval ships to China-linked base despite US concerns The two naval ships docked at a Cambodian base which was recently upgraded using Chinese funds
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Cutting business ties with China would be ‘foolish’, Reeves says amid reports of US pressure Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talks
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025 AP PHOTOS: Chinese factories seek to expand their business outside the US Massive sheets of aluminum hang in Danny Lau’s factory as workers bustled about painting them with oil coating in China's southern industrial city of Dongguan.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns Cambodia and China have signed a $1.2 billion deal to finance an ambitious canal project that aims to boost trade efficiency by linking a branch of the Mekong River near Phnom Penh to a port on the Gulf of Thailand
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Hotel chains should not ‘sanitise’ China abuses in Xinjiang, Uyghur rights group says in new report International hotel chains showing sanitised image of the Xinjiang region are serving Beijing’s propaganda, says rights group
MarketBeat · Apr 18, 2025 Tariff Exemptions Make It Time to Buy These 3 Stocks Tariff exemptions bring relief to some technology stocks today, even in the middle of all this uncertainty, as investors find more confidence.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 China executes man for fatal stabbing near Japanese school Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says the stabbing incident was ‘totally unforgivable’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 US forges ahead with plans for steep port fees on China-built vessels New rules part of effort to revive US shipbuilding, but penalties scaled back after warnings about impact on consumers
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 China’s leader concludes visit to Cambodia at the end of a 3-nation Southeast Asia tour Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a two-day state visit to Cambodia, capping a three-nation tour that included stops in Vietnam and Malaysia at a time when all three Southeast Asian countries are facing economic challenges from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025 Trump Tariffs: What products do China and the US buy from each other? In 2024, the US bought $439bn worth of goods from China, while it sold $143.5bn to it.