How a chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs

For over two decades, Suquamish tribal member Joshua George has dived into the emerald waters of the Salish Sea looking for an unusually phallic clam that’s

China launches a blitz of policies to help its economy

China has announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s trade war, as the two

Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks

Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since President

Threatened by Trump tariffs, Japan walks a delicate tightrope between US and China

Just as Japan’s top trade negotiator traveled to Washington for another round of tariff talks last week, a bipartisan delegation bearing the name of “Japan-China Friendship” wrapped up a

Crowds flock to celebrate the century-old Bun Festival

Crowds flocked to the outlying Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong to celebrate the Bun Festival, held each year in a century-old tradition to ward off evil

Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on

Beijing lashes out at US as tensions escalate over a space observatory in Chile

China struck a defiant stance this week in response to American concerns about Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of Chile,

Three astronauts return to Earth after six months on Tiangong station

Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth yesterday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the

Chinese singles are looking for love in livestream video chats

Steve Chen had never been in love. Last spring though, it happened. The 25-year-old met his first girlfriend in a way he couldn’t have imagined before: a

Four former lawmakers freed after years in prison under security law

Four former Hong Kong lawmakers were freed from prison yesterday after serving more than four years for their convictions under a Beijing-imposed security law that crushed a

Beijing shrugs off threat of US tariffs, says it has tools to protect jobs

China's leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from

China and Philippines display their flags on disputed waters outcropping

China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea, days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard officers

US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots

The U.S. military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on Batan Island in the Philippines, as Marines unloaded the high-precision weapon on the

Tourism boom tipped for May Day break

Travel agencies and tourism experts said they are bullish about the tourism market’s performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, with both domestic and outbound tourism visits

Boeing doesn’t expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to forestall the company’s financial recovery, nor prevent it from

Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump’s trade war

Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China yesterday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a “death

China launches three astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station

China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed

EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show

Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market

Beijing reveals new team of astronauts for station launch

China announced yesterday the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space. The

Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up Southeast Asia tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia yesterday for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations. The visit,

62 military members found with mainland Chinese residency permits

At least 62 active-duty Taiwanese military members have been found holding Chinese residency permits, the self-ruled island’s Defense Ministry said, in the latest revelation of Chinese influence

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

China appointed a new trade negotiator yesterday in the midst of its tariff fight with the U.S. The government said Li Chenggang replaces Wang Shouwen,

Economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs

China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said yesterday supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases

Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asia in face of economic shocks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader yesterday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global

Hong Kong defends its immigration procedures after British MP was denied entry

Hong Kong’s government defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted concerns

China pursuing three alleged US operatives over cyberattacks

China said yesterday it is pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Games held in the city

Xi says there are no winners in a trade war as he visits Southeast Asia

China’s leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia yesterday, reiterating China’s commitment to

China warns UK to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly

China warned the U.K. government yesterday to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country, two days after British

China’s exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom

China’s exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last-minute flurry of activity as companies rushed to beat increases in U.S. tariffs imposed by U.S.

Chinese businesses ponder the future

When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn’t find the barriers insurmountable. He gave up some of his

London takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye

The U.K. government took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners, after lawmakers approved an emergency rescue.

High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights

High winds and the threat of sandstorms Saturday prompted Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks, as massive gales felled hundreds of trees, crushing

Biggest pro-democracy party moves to disband as freedoms dwindle

When Yeung Sum co-founded the city’s largest pro-democracy party more than 30 years ago, he knew building a democratic Hong Kong would be a “difficult dream.” Still,

China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffs

China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front

Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered

President Donald Trump delivered another jarring reversal in American trade policy today (Macau time), suspending for 90 days import taxes he'd imposed barely 13 hours earlier on dozens of countries

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