Laurent Saint-Martin (left), the French minister for foreign trade, speaks with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Monday before a meeting of European Union trade ministers in Luxembourg. The ministers met to debate the EU's response as the 27-nation bloc faces extensive US tariffs, including 25 percent duties on steel, aluminum and cars, plus 20 percent "reciprocal tariffs" on most other goods starting Wednesday. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP
Beijing vows countermeasures
China has vowed to take firm and necessary countermeasures in response to the US' escalating tariff threats, reaffirming its commitment to defending national interests while upholding the stability of the global trade system.
Swift response ensures stable capital market
China took swift and decisive measures to stabilize its capital market on Tuesday amid global stock market turmoil following sweeping tariffs announced by the United States, demonstrating its strong policy reserves and commitment to safeguarding financial stability.
Pets allowed on high-speed railway trains
China's railway operator on Tuesday launched a pilot program allowing pets to travel on select high-speed trains along the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, marking a first for the country's rail system.
ICE AND SNOW RESOURCES HELP FUEL JILIN'S ECONOMIC RENEWAL
As part of Jilin's drive to enhance opening-up and upgrade local industrial layout, the Northeast China province is ramping up efforts to attract foreign investment while expanding the reach of policies that facilitate the business of foreign-
EU ministers cautious over hike in tariffs
European Union trade ministers struck a cautious tone after their meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, resisting immediate retaliation against the United States' "reciprocal tariffs" and warning that "there are no winners" in a trade war.
Additional levies attract policy gaze
China's top economic regulator has pledged efforts to tackle issues faced by enterprises and support the development of the private sector, as it seeks to buffer the impact of the latest round of sweeping new tariffs from the United States.
Tariff coercion won't work against China which will fight US bullying to the end
"America First" is essentially nothing more than the United States trying to make the "World Coerced". As such, it is "America Cursed". A country cursed by its own megalomania and cursed by other countries for its callous malice.
Begun in earnest
Since the end of colonial rule in 1963, Kenya has adjusted its development path to become a modest regional business and financial hub. Kenya has attracted investments from some Global North countries such as the United States, and Global South countries such as China. During these years, Kenya-China ties have set a good example for South-South cooperation.
Reimagining final farewells
At just 28 years old, Wan Changyou has already worked in the funeral industry for six years.
