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Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties

KUALA LUMPUR – Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Malaysia’s capital on Monday, continuing his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties in the region, as China faces mounting pressure from the United States … Continue reading Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties

Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties

HANOI – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Monday as part of a high-profile Southeast Asia tour aimed at strengthening regional alliances and promoting economic cooperation in response to rising global trade tensions and sweeping U.S. tariffs. Vietnam … Continue reading Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties

China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach

BEIJING — As the U.S.-China trade conflict intensifies under President Donald Trump’s sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping is embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission across Southeast Asia, aiming to forge deeper regional alliances and counterbalance the … Continue reading China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted

WASHINGTON – In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump declared a 90-day suspension of the recently imposed “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries, aiming to foster negotiations for new trade agreements. This suspension does not extend to … Continue reading Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted

China Vows Strong Retaliation as Trump Escalates Trade War

BEIJING — The U.S.-China trade conflict has entered a new and dangerous phase as Beijing outlines a multi-pronged strategy to respond to President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping 104 % tariffs on Chinese goods. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued … Continue reading China Vows Strong Retaliation as Trump Escalates Trade War

Guangdong Accelerates AI and Robotics with Bold Incentives

GUANGZHOU — The southern province of Guangdong, one of the economic engines of mainland China, has unveiled a sweeping set of new measures aimed at transforming itself into a world-leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The policy framework, … Continue reading Guangdong Accelerates AI and Robotics with Bold Incentives

China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan

TAIPEI/BEIJING – China has launched its largest military exercise around Taiwan in over a year, deploying 21 warships, 71 aircraft, and multiple coast guard vessels in a display of force that has heightened regional tensions. The Chinese military stated on … Continue reading China Stages Largest Military Drill Around Taiwan

U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute

WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. beef exports to China have sharply declined, according to U.S. government data released on Thursday, March 27. The downturn follows Beijing’s decision to let export registrations for hundreds of U.S. meat processing facilities expire on March 16, … Continue reading U.S. Beef Exports to China Plummet Amid Trade Dispute

ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

JAKARTA – In a move to deepen economic and trade cooperation, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with Mr. Sun Yong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, China, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the Southeast Asian bloc and … Continue reading ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5