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China has appointed a new lead negotiator for international trade as it faces steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources announced that Li Chenggang has been named the country's new trade representative and vice-minister of commerce. Li......
China has announced plans to scale back the number of Hollywood films allowed in its theaters, a move directly tied to escalating trade tensions with the United States. The decision comes in response to the US government's imposition of steep tariffs now reaching up to 145% on Chinese goods, a policy......
CK Hutchison, a major Hong Kong-based conglomerate, recently announced its decision to sell its stakes in two key ports along the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, a move that has sparked strong reactions from Beijing. The $22.8 billion transaction, which would grant the US-led group control......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as......
China has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to ease tariffs if Beijing approves a deal involving TikTok. Trump recently stated that four groups were in negotiations to acquire the platform, which faces an uncertain future in the United States. Under a U.S. law enacted due to......
President Donald Trump recently signed an order halting funding for several US government-backed media outlets, including Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and Radio Free Europe. This decision comes as part of broader budget cuts targeting federal spending. Radio Free Asia, initially created......
The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are exploring a potential mining agreement that could reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape. The discussions, confirmed by the Congolese presidency, revolve around US access to the DRC’s vast reserves of cobalt, coltan,......
Diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China have gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, aiming to revive negotiations after years of stagnation. According to Chinese state media, the three nations seek a diplomatic resolution to the issue. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry......
China’s military has declared its intention to tighten its grip on Taiwan should separatist movements on the island intensify, cautioning advocates of independence to retreat or face dire consequences, according to state media reports. Beijing, which considers Taiwan a part of its territory, has......
For the past three years, China has presented itself as a potential mediator in the Ukraine conflict, engaging in diplomatic efforts across various nations, proposing peace initiatives, and even suggesting the deployment of peacekeepers. However, when key Russian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia......
Vietnam is preparing new regulations to permit Elon Musk's Starlink to offer satellite internet services within the country while ensuring that any local subsidiary remains fully under Vietnamese ownership, according to a draft proposal. This policy shift, which follows extensive negotiations with......
Africa Ethiopia: The conflict in Tigray continues The conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia shows no signs of abating. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, fighting between the Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) continues. The TPLF has accused......
