Zelensky accuses Putin’s forces of systematically recruiting Chinese citizens to fight in Ukraine war Two Chinese citizens were caught among Russia’s ranks in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose? Trump’s 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere. Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025
‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, recruited via videos on social media The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars? As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry. Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
China rejects claims it is aware its citizens are fighting in Ukraine The rebuke came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government had evidence of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russia on Ukrainian territory. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
First Thing: US-China trade row escalates as Beijing’s 84% tariffs come into effect Retaliatory tariffs enforced hours after Trump announces a pause on dozens of levies except China. Plus, France could recognize Palestinian statehood The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
More than 150 Chinese mercenaries 'recruited on Tiktok' are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky claims The Ukrainian president accused the Kremlin of recruiting fighters from China by advertising on social media, but Beijing has branded the allegations ‘totally unfounded’ Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
China Retaliates With 84% Tariffs On US Goods In Escalating Trade War The move from China came just hours after Donald Trump paused almost all his "reciprocal" tariffs but raised duties on Chinese imports to 125%, calling it a punishment for Beijing's retaliation International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025
Australia rejects China’s call to ‘join hands’ amid Trump tariff fallout Beijing urges Australia to ‘jointly resist’ the ‘hegemonic and bullying behaviour of the US’ The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
China issues US travel advisory as Trump ramps up trade war Beijing urges travellers to ‘fully assess the risks’ of flying to America The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
China says Trump’s trade war ‘will end in failure’ as Beijing tariffs take effect China’s 84% tariffs on US products come into force amid market relief after Trump pauses steep tariffs elsewhere The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025 Asian Stocks Crack Higher As Trump Delays Painful Tariffs Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 More than 150 Chinese mercenaries recruited by Putin fighting against Ukraine, says Zelensky President accuses Kremlin of recruiting people on social media with Beijing’s knowledge
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Who Stands In The Crosshairs Of Trump's Tariffs? With sweeping tariffs targeting key US trading partners, President Donald Trump sent the world economy into a tailspin Wednesday before backing down hours later -- with a 90-day reprieve for all but China.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social media
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 The Guardian view on Trump’s trade war: no one will win, but China is taking the long view Editorial: Beijing is braced for turbulence due to swingeing tariffs. But it sees a bigger, more promising story of US hegemonic decline
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 9, 2025 China retaliates with 84% tariff on US imports in response to Trump's 104% tariff Beijing hit back against Trump's 104% tariffs by increasing its own taxes on U.S. imports to 84%.
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Trump Tells US To 'Be Cool' As China, EU Strike Back US President Donald Trump brushed off global market panic Wednesday after China and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs, telling Americans to stay "cool" despite his spiraling trade war.
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Beijing Rejects Ukraine Claim 'Many' Chinese Fighting For Russia China on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that many Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia, calling it "absolutely groundless".
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 China imposes 84% tariff on US goods as Trump trade war escalates Beijing will raise tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84% starting on Thursday, an action that follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and tensions over trade policies.
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 China Hawk Peter Navarro Has Trump's Ear President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on countries around the world, including a 104 percent increase in duties on China, bear the fingerprint of Peter Navarro, a Harvard-trained economist who has long warned against a rising Beijing.
Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025 China Seeks To 'Tariff-proof' Economy As Trade War With US Deepens Beijing has vowed to "fight to the end" against Trump's aggressive trade policy, with number two leader Li Qiang saying authorities were "fully confident" in the resilience of the Chinese economy.