Consumer advocates and trade analysts are calling on Chinese regulators to strengthen oversight of e-commerce giant Taobao, following the United States’ recent decision to end duty-free privileges for low-value imports and a move expected to significantly impact cross-border online shopping. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week removed Taobao from a list of platforms […]
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.4% year-on-year from January to March, surpassing analysts’ expectations of around 4.8%. The robust performance was driven by a rebound in industrial production, steady consumer spending, and stronger-than-anticipated export figures. The upbeat data comes […]
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering China’s global trade influence amid ongoing tensions with the United States, Li Chenggang has been appointed as the country’s new International Trade Representative. The appointment comes at a critical time as China seeks to navigate the complexities of its trade relationship with the US, which has seen increasing […]
The Chinese mainland has issued a sharp rebuke to Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), accusing it of sacrificing the island’s long-term interests in exchange for deepening ties with the United States. In a statement released Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council criticized what it called the DPP’s “reckless […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed openness to renewed trade negotiations with China, but made clear that the next move must come from Beijing leaving the future of one of the world’s most critical economic relationships hanging in uncertainty. Speaking during a press briefing at a campaign event in Florida, Trump stated, “We’re open […]
China’s economy is facing an unprecedented crisis, with new reports indicating that its national debt could more than double in the coming years as a result of the ongoing fallout from the U.S. tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. The rapid escalation of financial burdens comes at a time when the Chinese economy is already […]
In a bold move aimed at strengthening China’s global trade position, President Xi Jinping has signed nearly 40 economic agreements with Vietnam during his official visit to Hanoi. These agreements, which span a wide array of sectors including infrastructure, technology, and energy, are seen as a strategic effort to mitigate the economic impact of U.S. […]
In an unprecedented move, the United States has begun issuing “burner phones” to its diplomats and high-ranking officials stationed abroad, signaling a dramatic shift in its approach to security amid heightened tensions with China. The decision has raised alarms within the European Union, where concerns over the implications for transatlantic relations and global security are […]
While much of the global spotlight remains fixed on formal tariffs in the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict, analysts and exporters say Beijing has quietly escalated its tactics using behind-the-scenes regulatory hurdles to stifle American goods from entering the Chinese market. From delayed customs clearances and opaque licensing requirements to sudden safety inspections and tightened quality […]
As the trade rivalry between the United States and China deepens, calls are growing for the Indonesian government to adopt a more proactive and balanced approach in engaging both global powers on tariff-related policies. Economists, trade analysts, and regional policy experts are urging Jakarta to position itself as a strategic intermediary protecting national interests while […]
