The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China, US To Lift Sweeping Tariffs In Trade War Climbdown

The United States and China will lift sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.

International Business Times · May 14, 2025

'Panic And Paralysis': US Firms Fret Despite China Tariff Reprieve

President Donald Trump's rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say.

International Business Times · May 14, 2025

China attacks UK trade deal with US

Beijing said it was a ‘basic principle’ that such agreements should not target other nations.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

China presents a united front with Latin America, aiming to counter Trump's trade war

China is moving to strengthen its alliances as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's trade war, presenting a united front with Latin American countries at an event in Beijing

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

China's Xi Slams 'Bullying' As Beijing Hosts LatAm Leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned "bullying" in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

Trump news at a glance: Markets rally on China trade war pause, first Afrikaner ‘refugees’ arrive

Wall Street jumps as president hails ‘total reset’ with Beijing, while administration stirs controversy with refugee status for white South Africans. Key US politics stories from Monday 12 May 2025 at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025

China's army of food delivery drivers get by with help from discount 'loving meals'

More and more of China's migrant workers are choosing to work in the gig economy

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Brazil’s president seeks ‘indestructible’ links with China amid Trump trade war

Remark comes as Brazil, Colombia and Chile’s leaders fly to Beijing amid international uncertainty generated by Trump

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025

US and China reach tentative trade deal — tariffs drop to 30% and 10%, respectively

The U.S. and China have agreed to suspend most of their retaliatory tariffs against each other for 90 days while trade negotiations are underway.

Tom’s Hardware · May 12, 2025

Markets Rally After China And US Slash Tariffs For 90 Days

Investors have been on a rollercoaster ride since Donald Trump unveiled eye-watering tolls on trading partners on April 2, with the heftiest saved for Beijing, raising concerns of a trade war between the economic superpowers.

Latin Times · May 12, 2025