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Taiwan Central to U.S.-China Ties as Xi Warns Trump at Beijing Summit
world15 days ago

Taiwan Central to U.S.-China Ties as Xi Warns Trump at Beijing Summit

Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump that the Taiwan question is the single most important factor in China–US relations and warned that mishandling could lead to confrontation or conflict, as the two leaders held a high-stakes summit in Beijing. The talks also touched on trade progress, with Xi saying both sides should maintain momentum and noting a tariff-war truce, while the US continued arms sales to Taiwan and discussed a potential path forward on broader economic ties.

Trump presses 25% tariff on EU cars unless US production rises
world27 days ago

Trump presses 25% tariff on EU cars unless US production rises

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks entering the United States next week unless European manufacturers move production to U.S. plants; shipments manufactured in the United States would face no tariff. The move upends last year's trade deal reducing tariffs on many EU imports and heightens transatlantic tensions, drawing warnings from EU officials and automakers about potential damage to the European auto industry.

China warns EU over 'Made in Europe' plan, vows countermeasures
world1 month ago

China warns EU over 'Made in Europe' plan, vows countermeasures

China warned the EU it will take countermeasures if its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act—dubbed the Made in Europe plan—hurts Chinese companies, arguing the law discriminates against Chinese investors and contradicts market rules. The EU aims to boost manufacturing’s share of GDP to 20% by 2035 and would restrict foreign investments above €100 million from countries with a large share of global production in strategic sectors, requiring EU worker dominance (at least 50%), local manufacturing involvement, and mandatory technology transfer. Beijing urged dialogue but signalled it could respond if Brussels ignores its objections, highlighting ongoing tensions in EU–China trade as Washington and Beijing negotiate their truce.

China's Exports Surge Globally Despite U.S. Trade Tensions
world7 months ago

China's Exports Surge Globally Despite U.S. Trade Tensions

China's global exports reached a six-month high in September, increasing by 8.3% year-on-year, despite a 27% decline in exports to the US amid renewed trade tensions and threats of higher tariffs. While exports to other regions like Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa are growing, ongoing US-China trade disputes and export controls pose risks to China's trade stability.