Tag: China

Asian Markets Plunge Amid Tariff Turmoil: China, Japan, Hong Kong Among Worst Hit

Taiwan’s benchmark index also took a significant hit, tumbling 9.61% in early trading.

April 7, 2025

Trump Blames Tariffs for TikTok Deal Delay, Says China Backed Out Last Minute

Last week, Trump imposed a 34% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, China announced reciprocal tariffs of the same rate on all US imports, effective April 10.

April 7, 2025

Trump Defends Tariffs as Solution to Soaring Trade Deficits with China and EU

He also took a swipe at President Joe Biden, blaming his administration for an increased trade surplus with these countries and vowing to reverse it swiftly.

April 7, 2025

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