Chinese censors appeared to be carefully curating public discussion about the U.S. tariffs that took effect on Wednesday. They promoted criticism of the United States, while seemingly playing down the specifics of how President Trump’s move would effectively increase import taxes on Chinese goods to 104 percent. On Weibo, a popular social media platform, several…
(Bloomberg) — China investors are bracing for a grim Monday as the nation’s markets return from an extended weekend and factor in its retaliation to US tariffs. Most Read from Bloomberg A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in the US plunged 8.9% on Friday, the most since October 2022, amid global market turmoil after Beijing…
STORY: :: Ruili, China :: Nurses cling to newborn babies during a powerful earthquake in nearby Myanmar Surveillance footage from the center aired by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on Sunday (March 30) showed nurse Xiong Jielan carrying a baby while kneeling, as another nurse tried to hold onto other babies in their cots…
China’s Shijian-19 rocket launched the test satellite. It was used for “space breeding experiments” using plant seeds, according to China Central Television. The reusable satellite returned to Earth and landed in the north China. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: Mars Adventure by Brendon Moeller /…
(Bloomberg) — A rally in onshore Chinese stocks on their return from a week-long holiday cooled as traders questioned Beijing’s resolve to add more stimulus. Shares in Hong Kong tumbled. Most Read from Bloomberg The benchmark CSI 300 Index ended the morning session up 6.1% after surging almost 11% in the opening minutes. That was…
(Bloomberg) — The European Union unleashed one of its most powerful economic tools on China, imposing tariffs on electric vehicles in a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and backfiring on domestic consumers and companies. Most Read from Bloomberg The EU voted on Friday to boost tariffs as high as 45%, arguing that…
(Bloomberg) — Chinese policymakers will study new incremental economic policies in a “timely manner” and listen to opinions from all sides to build consensus and confidence, according to a speech by Premier Li Qiang that was reported by China Central Television. Most Read from Bloomberg Speaking at a State Council meeting Sunday, Li also said…