China: News

14 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump's MAGA merchandise manufactured in China since 2016: Chinese media

Chinese news channel, China 24, has claimed that a Chinese factory has been producing goods for Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) campaign since its launch in 2016.

14 Apr 2025

X

Can't afford a Birkin bag? The Chinese have a solution

Chinese suppliers are offering products similar in quality to those made for high-end brands like Birkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Bobbi Brown on social media, but without the brands' logos.

14 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Hedge fund billionaire warns US facing 'something worse than recession'

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio has voiced his fears over how Donald Trump's trade policies could affect the US economy.

14 Apr 2025

Electric Vehicles

'They're everywhere'—Musk weighs in on China's rare minerals export ban

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to China's recent decision to halt exports of rare earth metals and magnets.

14 Apr 2025

Apple

Trump says new tariffs on Chinese electronics, semiconductors coming soon

US President Donald Trump has announced that the current exemption of tariffs on Chinese electronics is "temporary."

13 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump's China trade policy could hurt India's growth, Moody's warns

Moody's Ratings has warned President Donald Trump's US trade policy with China could pose "significant downside risk" to neighboring Asian countries, including India.

Indian exporters benefit from US tariffs on Chinese e-commerce shipments

The recent imposition of tariffs by the US on low-value Chinese e-commerce shipments has opened a new opportunity for Indian exporters, especially those dealing in customized goods.

13 Apr 2025

Robots

World's first humanoid robot boxing match is happening next month

Chinese robotics firm Unitree has announced plans to livestream the world's first-ever boxing match between two humanoid robots.

13 Apr 2025

Apple

Apple made iPhones worth $22B in India last year

Apple has ramped up its iPhone production in India by a long shot, assembling devices worth $22 billion in 2024.

13 Apr 2025

Apple

Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump's tariff concession

Apple has narrowly escaped a major crisis, similar to the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago.

12 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Donald Trump exempts chips, smartphones, and computers from reciprocal tariffs

US Customs and Border Protection has clarified that smartphones, computers, and chips are exempt from President Donald Trump's recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports.

12 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Ukraine war could see partitioning like Berlin post-WW2: US envoy

Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump's envoy to Kyiv, has suggested a possible partitioning of the country similar to Berlin's division post-World War II.

11 Apr 2025

Hollywood

China to cut Hollywood releases amid US-China trade tensions

In a major shift, Chinese regulators have revealed plans to cut down the number of Hollywood films released in China.

11 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

China imposes 125% tariffs on US goods, escalating trade tensions

In a major escalation of its ongoing trade war with the US, China has announced an increase in tariffs on American goods to 125% starting Saturday.

11 Apr 2025

Xi Jinping

'No matter how....': Xi Jinping warns US over Trump's tariffs  

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars are futile and there are no winners.

11 Apr 2025

Inflation

Gold prices hit record high of ₹93,400 per 10g

Gold prices hit all-time highs in the global and Indian markets on Friday as a wave of investors rushed to the precious metal as a safe haven amid global economic uncertainty.

11 Apr 2025

Apple

How Apple airlifted 600-tons of iPhones to beat Trump's tariffs

In a swift response to impending US tariffs, Apple executed a significant logistical operation.

10 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Smartphones may get cheaper in India—thanks to Trump's China tariffs

The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China have also prompted Chinese electronic component manufacturers to offer discounts of up to 5% to Indian companies.

10 Apr 2025

Facebook

Meta compromised national security to build business in China: Whistleblower

In a serious allegation against Meta, former global public policy director at Facebook, Sarah Wynn-Williams, accused the tech giant of compromising national security to build an $18 billion business in China.

10 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Are soybeans China and EU's secret weapon against Trump's tariffs?

The trade war between the United States and China has reached a new high, with President Donald Trump slapping an eye-popping 125% tariff on Chinese imports.

10 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump suspends tariffs: Who wins and who loses

President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping tariffs for 90 days, a move that has sent global financial markets into a rally.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump announces 90-day tariff pause; raises China tariffs to 125%

In yet another flip flop of sorts, US President Donald Trump has suspended his reciprocal tariff policy for 90 days, for non-retaliating countries.

09 Apr 2025

Hong Kong

Chinese shares might be delisted from US stock exchanges

In a major escalation of the ongoing US-China trade dispute, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has hinted that Chinese stocks could be removed from American exchanges.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

China slaps 84% tariffs on US goods after Trump's 104% 

China has upped the ante in its ongoing trade war with the United States by imposing a shocking 84% tariff on US imports, up from 34%.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Crude oil prices hit 4-year low: Here we decode why

Crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since early 2021, largely due to the intensifying trade war between the US and China.

09 Apr 2025

Brazil

How a global emissions tax will impact the shipping industry

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold a crucial meeting in London this week.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Watch: AI video mocking American workers as obese goes viral

An AI-generated video has gone viral on Chinese social media, mocking US President Donald Trump's "reindustrialization" strategy to revive American factories.

09 Apr 2025

Beijing

End of '996' culture?—Chinese companies tell staff to work less

Several prominent Chinese technology companies are reportedly adjusting their work schedules, encouraging or mandating reduced working hours for their staff.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

'Kissing my a—': Trump mocks countries eager for trade deals

US President Donald Trump has mocked world leaders keen to seal trade deals with the United States.

09 Apr 2025

Meta

Ex-Meta executive to testify that firm helped China in AI

Former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, is set to testify before the US Congress over her allegations against the social media giant.

09 Apr 2025

Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal defends 'dukandaari' remark at start-ups after facing backlash 

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has defended his recent remarks on India's startup ecosystem that had drawn political backlash.

09 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

'Ready to fully offset shocks': China after Trump's 104% tariffs 

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has assured that China is well-prepared to counteract the potential economic impacts of United States President Donald Trump's unprecedented 104% tariffs on all Chinese imports.

08 Apr 2025

Iran

Iran, Iraq, Saudi executed 1,380 people last year—highest in decade  

According to Amnesty International's latest annual report on death sentences, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are responsible for most of the 1,518 executions globally in 2024.

08 Apr 2025

India

India's GDP calculation is flawed, says Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia

Sabeer Bhatia, the co-founder of Hotmail, has raised concerns over how India measures its economic growth.

08 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk urges Trump to repeal tariffs on China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has appealed to US President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision on imposing hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, as per The Washington Post.

08 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China; Beijing reacts 

China has promised to "fight to the end" after United States President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on its imports.

07 Apr 2025

Stock Market

What is India VIX and how it reflects market turmoil

India's volatility index (India VIX), or business fear gauge, has surged over 59% to 21.94 today.

07 Apr 2025

Microsoft

Microsoft's joint venture Wicresoft to halt China operations

Microsoft's joint venture, Wicresoft, will cease its operations in China from tomorrow.

07 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Will India retaliate against Trump's tariffs? Official breaks silence 

India has no intentions of retaliating against the 26% tariff imposed by United States President Donald Trump on imports from the country.

07 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Trump reveals why China blocked TikTok US sale deal

President Donald Trump has revealed that China's objections to new tariffs have stalled a deal for the popular social media app, TikTok.

07 Apr 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump calls tariffs 'very beautiful thing' as markets continue collapsing 

United States President Donald Trump has defended his recent tariff hikes, calling it a "beautiful thing," despite the economic turmoil they have caused.