World trade forecasts slashed again amid US-China standoff

The World Trade Organization has cut its forecast for trade growth this year by more than a percentage point, to 2.6 percent, due to an economic

Beijing announces trade concessions as Liu He heads to US

The Chinese government said it will extend a suspension of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. autos and include the opioid fentanyl in a list of controlled substances, two

SOUTH CHINA SEA | Philippines protests ‘swarming’ of Chinese boats near island

The Philippines has protested the presence of more than 200 Chinese vessels that were sighted from January to March near a Philippine-occupied island in the disputed

Premier meets New Zealand’s leader amid 5G dispute

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged New Zealand to provide a “fair, transparent, convenient” investment environment in a meeting yesterday with the country’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern,

23 children sickened in suspected poisoning

A kindergarten teacher has been arrested in eastern China after 23 students were sickened in a suspected act of deliberate poisoning, police said yesterday. The teacher, identified by

Taipei protests China jets crossing center of Taiwan Strait

Taiwan said yesterday that its planes warned off Chinese military aircraft that crossed the center line in the Taiwan Strait, and called China’s move a provocation

Terrorism | HRW urges New Zealand’s Ardern to discuss Muslims in China

A rights group has urged New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to raise concerns about reported Chinese government abuses of Muslims during her upcoming visit to Beijing that was

Guangzhou offers cash for information in religion crackdown

A southern Chinese city is offering cash rewards for information about “illegal religious groups” as the ruling Communist Party continues to tighten its grip over faith communities.

Survey | Manufacturing activity ticks up in March

A gauge of Chinese manufacturing improved in March in a possible sign government efforts to reverse an economic slowdown amid a tariff war with Washington might be gaining

At least seven killed in latest industrial accident

At least seven people were killed and five injured yesterday when a container containing scrap metal exploded in the latest in a series of industrial accidents in

Tariff war | US trade negotiators arrive in Beijing for resumed talks

U.S. trade negotiators arrived in Beijing yesterday to start a new round of talks aimed at ending a tariff war over China’s technology ambitions as officials hint they

Chinese viewers balk at ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ film censorship

A huge fan of rock legends Queen, Peng Yanzi rushed to see “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the biopic about the band’s late lead singer, Freddie Mercury, while he was

Taiwan | Tsai confirms request to buy new US fighters, tanks

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said her government has asked to purchase advanced new fighter jets and tanks from the U.S., a request that if approved, could

Li sees sound economy at home, risk of downturn abroad

Premier Li Keqiang said China’s domestic economy showed signs of stability amid targeted stimulus support, although new threats were arising from weakness in global demand. “China’s

Corruption | Beijing expels ex-Interpol president from public office, party

China said yesterday that it has expelled former Interpol President Meng Hongwei from public office and the ruling Communist Party as he awaits trial on corruption charges.

Gov’t ratchets up pressure on Canada amid Huawei dispute

China said yesterday that its suspension this week of the license of a second major Canadian canola exporter is justified by safety concerns, as the sides continue to

Trade talks to resume as Trump vows ʻexcellent’ deal

U.S. and Chinese officials resume high-level trade talks this week as they close in on a deal that could just be the first step in the

Automobile | Gov’t reduces subsidies for electric cars to spur innovation

China will scale back subsidies on electric vehicles as the industry develops and costs go down, trying to encourage local manufacturers to rely on innovation rather than

Hong Kong | SAR scales back extradition law that spooked businesses

Hong Kong scaled back a proposed extradition law amid concerns by opposition lawmakers and Western governments that the legislation could put people at risk of being

Corruption | Ex-internet czar sentenced to 14 years

China’s former internet censor, who once held high-profile meetings with industry leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was sentenced to 14

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