The significant tariffs implemented have heightened concerns over a potential decline in trade between the two nations, as US ports are witnessing a notable decrease in the number of vessels expected from China. Beijing is growing more apprehensive regarding the potential effects of the tariffs on its economic landscape. Factory output has begun to decline, with reports…
US President Donald Trump has moderated his recent remarks regarding China and the head of the US Federal Reserve following recent tensions as he advances his economic agenda. The individual stated that he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell despite having voiced criticism of the central bank’s leader on multiple occasions. However, he expressed…
Australia has promptly rejected China’s proposal to collaborate against Donald Trump’s tariffs amid the intensifying trade conflict between Washington and Beijing. The White House has announced a new import tax of 10% on goods from Australia. In contrast, tariffs on imports from China, Australia’s largest trading partner, have increased to a staggering 125%. In an…
During a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism regarding India’s relationship with its long-time rival, China. He stated that normalcy has been restored along the contentious India-China border and emphasised the need for enhanced relations. The remarks are particularly noteworthy, given the heightened tensions that have persisted since a violent border clash in…
Canadian authorities have confirmed that four Canadians were executed in China earlier this year on drug-related charges. According to Canada’s foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, all individuals involved held dual citizenship, and their identities have been kept confidential. A representative from the Chinese embassy in Canada has reportedly called on Ottawa to “stop making irresponsible remarks,”…
In a significant development, US prosecutors have brought charges against 12 Chinese nationals, accusing them of involvement in a purported hacking operation that allegedly sold information about US-based dissidents to the Chinese government. According to the Justice Department (DOJ), the operation, described as “state-sponsored,” also focused on government agencies such as the Treasury. According to…
Aircraft travelling between Australia and New Zealand have been rerouted due to a significant military exercise being conducted by China in adjacent waters, which is reported to include live fire activities potentially. Three Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea have raised alarms in Australia and New Zealand, prompting Australia to describe the situation as…
China has responded to accusations from the US, labelling them as “unfounded and false allegations” regarding its involvement in the fentanyl trade, suggesting that these claims are being used to rationalise tariffs on Chinese goods. Just one day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in border taxes on Chinese goods, a formal…
In a recent incident in Pune, a city in western India, a school teacher discovered that her six-year-old son was distressed over his homework. “I removed certain words and requested that he write them down.” “I assumed he was angry, and that’s why he wasn’t holding the pencil properly,” she stated in an interview with…
Despite the United States imposing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, China managed its response with a notable restraint. It called Washington to initiate discussions following multiple alerts that a trade war would yield no victors. As the clock struck midnight in Washington, a significant development unfolded. Just as the tariffs on China…
