Tag: China

PM Modi Offers Assistance as Powerful Earthquake Jolts Myanmar, Tremors Felt in Thailand and China

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared Bangkok an "area of emergency", urging residents to evacuate tall buildings due to the risk of aftershocks.

March 28, 2025

US President Trump Stands Firm on China Tariffs, White House Says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made these remarks after Trump announced his decision to double tariffs on all Chinese imports, raising them from 10 percent to 20 percent.

March 6, 2025

Trump Confirms Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to Take Effect as Scheduled

Citing ongoing concerns about drug smuggling across the borders of Canada and Mexico, Trump justified the imposition of tariffs.

March 4, 2025

Trump Reaffirms Reciprocal Tariff Approach with India, Cites Tougher Trade Challenges with EU and China

Regarding India, Trump reflected on his first term’s efforts to secure tariff reductions, which ultimately did not lead to concessions.

February 14, 2025

Taiwan Detects 14 Chinese Aircraft and 6 Naval Vessels Near Its Shores

Earlier on Saturday, Taiwan’s MND reported that 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 naval vessels were detected around Taiwan.

February 9, 2025

US Tariffs on China “Retaliatory” for Fentanyl Distribution, Says Press Secretary

Regarding the tariffs on China, Leavitt explained that President Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff was a direct response to China’s role in the distribution of fentanyl into the United States.

February 5, 2025

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Praising China, Demands Apology

The minister also warned that any unsubstantiated remarks by the LoP should be properly verified, or appropriate action would be taken to preserve the dignity of Parliament.

February 4, 2025

China, Canada, and Mexico Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs with Countermeasures and Criticism

The U.S. government claimed these measures were necessary to hold Mexico, Canada, and China accountable for addressing illegal immigration and curbing the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S.

February 2, 2025

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico, 10% on China

The president emphasized that these tariffs were essential for addressing the threats posed by illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

February 2, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Set to Begin This Weekend: White House

"25% tariffs on Mexico, 25% tariffs on Canada, and a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl that they have sent to our country, which has killed tens of millions of Americans," Leavitt said emphatically during a briefing.

February 1, 2025