Trump Pushes EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India—major buyers of Russian oil—in an effort to squeeze Moscow financially and force President Vladimir Putin to negotiate … Continue reading Trump Pushes EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China
China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
BEIJING/HAMBURG – Chinese airlines are preparing to place a massive order for Airbus jets, with negotiations reportedly covering as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal, which would rank among the largest in Airbus … Continue reading China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn
DÃœSSELDORF/BEIJING – Chinese online retail giant JD.com is reportedly in advanced talks over a potential acquisition of Media Markt and Saturn, two of Germany’s leading electronics chains. As confirmed by parent company Ceconomy AG, negotiations are ongoing, with JD.com offering … Continue reading JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn
EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
BEIJING – At the 25th EU–China Business Leaders Symposium, top representatives of the European Union and China met in Beijing. Originally scheduled for two days, the meeting was condensed into a single day — widely interpreted as a sign of … Continue reading EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
Trump and Xi Reignite Trade Talks
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – In a significant development amid escalating trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a 90-minute phone call on Thursday, June 5. This marked their first direct conversation since Trump’s return to office … Continue reading Trump and Xi Reignite Trade Talks