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Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy party prepares to shut shop

Democratic Party founding member says Chinese authorities told him party needed to disband

The Independent UK

Trump tariffs backfire on Elon Musk, as Tesla pulls U.S.-built models from China

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model S and Model X in China, which now face retaliatory 125% import duties levied by Beijing.

Fortune

In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand

When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China.

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China fires back at Trump’s tariff increases with 125% levies on U.S. goods

China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125% in response to Trump's moves.

Tom’s Hardware

Jolted By Trump, EU Woos New Partners From Asia To Latin America

Shaken by Donald Trump's tariff blitz, the EU has embarked on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances in Asia and beyond, with summits lined up back-to-back and trade talks launched in all directions.

International Business Times

US, China trade war escalates, Beijing ups retaliatory tariffs to 125 pc

Stock markets in Europe were trading down Friday morning after China hiked its retaliatory tariffs on the United States to 125% from 84%. Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News

China Dismisses Trump's Trade Strategy as 'Joke' While Issuing Major Hike on US Goods

China again raised tariffs on U.S. goods, retaliating to Donald Trump's escalation of the trade war between the countries

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Q&A: What has China done so far? What could China do next?

A reordering of global trading relationships could be underway as the world’s two largest economies clash and relations spiral into a trade war

The Independent UK

China raises stakes in Trump’s tariffs ‘game’ with 125% levy on US goods

Beijing to challenge US tariffs before the WTO, saying Trump administration to blame for global economic ‘turbulence’.

Al Jazeera

Xi calls for fair global governance during meeting with Spain's Sánchez

Tariffs announced last week and than paused by US President Donald Trump could push the European Union to pursue more trade with China, the world's third-largest consumer market after the US and the EU.

Euronews

China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’

Chinese leader canvasses Spain and other trading partners on how to tackle economic fallout as market turmoil continues

The Guardian - UK

China raises tariffs on US to 125% in latest trade war escalation

Beijing is responding to the US' decision to hike levies, although China said it's unwilling to go any higher.

Euronews

China, EU Must 'Jointly Resist Unilateral Bullying', Xi Tells Spanish PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral bullying", in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Trump and Musk mocked in new AI clip depicting them as factory workers

Videos show the US President, Vice President and Tesla CEO working on a production line

Evening Standard

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Euronews

Spain's Pedro Sánchez aims for closer trade ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

The Conversation

What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China

Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called “liberation day” tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US government.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

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Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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

Evening Standard

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.

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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%.

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