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China raises tariffs on US to 125% in latest trade war escalation

Beijing is responding to the US' decision to hike levies, although China said it's unwilling to go any higher.

Euronews

China, EU Must 'Jointly Resist Unilateral Bullying', Xi Tells Spanish PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral bullying", in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Trump and Musk mocked in new AI clip depicting them as factory workers

Videos show the US President, Vice President and Tesla CEO working on a production line

Evening Standard

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez aims for closer trade ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

Euronews

What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China

Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called “liberation day” tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US government.

The Conversation

Zelensky accuses Putin’s forces of systematically recruiting Chinese citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Two Chinese citizens were caught among Russia’s ranks in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region

The Independent UK

UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin

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Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?

Trump’s 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries

More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, recruited via videos on social media

The Guardian - UK

Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?

As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities

The Guardian - UK

Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

Evening Standard

China rejects claims it is aware its citizens are fighting in Ukraine

The rebuke came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government had evidence of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russia on Ukrainian territory.

Euronews

First Thing: US-China trade row escalates as Beijing’s 84% tariffs come into effect

Retaliatory tariffs enforced hours after Trump announces a pause on dozens of levies except China. Plus, France could recognize Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - UK

China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff

The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%.

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Evening Standard

More than 150 Chinese mercenaries 'recruited on Tiktok' are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky claims

The Ukrainian president accused the Kremlin of recruiting fighters from China by advertising on social media, but Beijing has branded the allegations ‘totally unfounded’

International Business Times

China Retaliates With 84% Tariffs On US Goods In Escalating Trade War

The move from China came just hours after Donald Trump paused almost all his "reciprocal" tariffs but raised duties on Chinese imports to 125%, calling it a punishment for Beijing's retaliation

The Independent UK

Australia rejects China’s call to ‘join hands’ amid Trump tariff fallout

Beijing urges Australia to ‘jointly resist’ the ‘hegemonic and bullying behaviour of the US’

The Independent UK

China issues US travel advisory as Trump ramps up trade war

Beijing urges travellers to ‘fully assess the risks’ of flying to America

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The Guardian - UK

China says Trump’s trade war ‘will end in failure’ as Beijing tariffs take effect

China’s 84% tariffs on US products come into force amid market relief after Trump pauses steep tariffs elsewhere

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Crack Higher As Trump Delays Painful Tariffs

Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent.

The Independent UK

More than 150 Chinese mercenaries recruited by Putin fighting against Ukraine, says Zelensky

President accuses Kremlin of recruiting people on social media with Beijing’s knowledge

International Business Times

Who Stands In The Crosshairs Of Trump's Tariffs?

With sweeping tariffs targeting key US trading partners, President Donald Trump sent the world economy into a tailspin Wednesday before backing down hours later -- with a 90-day reprieve for all but China.

The Guardian - UK

China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social media

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s trade war: no one will win, but China is taking the long view

Editorial: Beijing is braced for turbulence due to swingeing tariffs. But it sees a bigger, more promising story of US hegemonic decline

Tom’s Hardware

China retaliates with 84% tariff on US imports in response to Trump's 104% tariff

Beijing hit back against Trump's 104% tariffs by increasing its own taxes on U.S. imports to 84%.

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