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China rejects US pressure on Russian oil tariffs
China has firmly rejected the United States’ proposal to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, describing the move as “economic pressure.” US President Donald Trump suggested hiking tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, including China and India, to stifle Moscow’s funding for its war in Ukraine. “We firmly oppose the practice of constantly dragging […]
Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Russia
United States President Donald Trump has called on the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on China and India, aiming to pressure Russia into ending its war in Ukraine. According to reports from US and British media outlets, Trump made this request during a meeting with US and EU officials in Washington, DC. The proposal, […]
US businesses in China express record low optimism amid escalating tensions
A recent survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has revealed that US businesses operating in China are less optimistic about the country’s business outlook than at any point in the last quarter-century. The survey found that only 41% of US businesses are optimistic about the five-year business outlook in China, down […]
China leads clean energy revolution but pollution in another
China has emerged as a global leader in the clean energy revolution, driving down costs and increasing adoption worldwide. According to a report by the London-based think tank Ember, China’s state-led investment in clean energy is now the main determining factor in how quickly the world decarbonizes. The report highlights China’s strategic vision and investments […]
Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in Southern China, prompts mass evacuations, closures
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon to hit Guangdong province this year, made landfall in southern China on Monday, causing widespread disruptions and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. The storm brought powerful winds and torrential rain, with maximum winds reaching 108 kilometers per hour (67 miles per hour). According to state broadcaster CCTV, […]
Pacific Islands forum tackles climate change, Security amid regional power struggle
The Pacific Islands Forum has commenced its annual summit in the Solomon Islands, with climate change and security taking center stage amidst the ongoing battle for influence in the region between China and the United States. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele emphasized the urgency for regional unity and action, stating, “If ever there was […]
Canada waives electric vehicle sales target amid US tariffs
Canada– Canada has announced a waiver on its electric vehicle sales target, requiring 20% of all vehicles sold next year to be emissions-free. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that this move aims to provide immediate financial relief to automakers amid increased economic pressures due to US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. “This will provide […]
Modi downplays rift with Trump, says US ties remain “very positive”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to downplay the recent rift with US President Donald Trump, saying that ties between the two countries remain “very positive.” Modi’s comments come after Trump sparked speculation of a deepening rift between the two longtime allies by remarking that India, alongside Russia, seems to have been “lost” to […]
Xi promised to protect China’s interests as reactions trail North Korea-China meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, solidifying their countries’ alliance. During their meeting, Kim Jong Un reaffirmed North Korea’s commitment to supporting China in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and development interests. “No matter how the international situation changes, the feeling of friendship cannot change” between Pyongyang […]
Taiwan Slams China’s Drilling in Exclusive Zone
Taiwan‘s government has strongly condemned China‘s actions, accusing it of breaching international law by drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The statement from Taiwan’s presidential office came after revelations that several Chinese oil rigs and associated vessels were detected inside Taiwan’s EEZ, near the disputed Pratas Islands, which are under […]