The Latest Breaking News from China

Beijing continues drills in Taiwan strait, practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure

The US has some of the lowest tariffs in the world. Trump wants to reverse that with reciprocal tariffs on April 2.

The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.

Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully

China’s economic rocket ride appears to be ending – or slowing, at least. Growth has declined from 8.4% in 2021 to 4.5% today, youth unemployment has climbed to 16.9%, and cities are filled with unfinished buildings after the collapse of property developer Evergrande in 2024.

Donald Trump’s US tariffs will take effect immediately after he unveils them on Wednesday, according to the White House.

The US isn't ready for a cyber war with China, but some want to hit back in revenge against Salt Typhoon.

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.28 (-0.39%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0118 (+0.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with gasoline posting a 7-month nearest-futures high. Dollar weakness Tuesday was supportive of crude prices. Crude also had carryover support...

As Donald Trump is unleashed a fresh slate of tariffs on so-called ‘Liberation Day’, data correspondent Alicja Hagopian examines which countries are most at risk from new tariffs on up to $3.3 trillion of goods.

No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony is being finalised after months of doubt

Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.