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‘Rat People’: China’s Gen Z Takes ‘Lying Flat’ Lifestyle to New Level
The buzzword reflects a sense of widespread pessimism and resignation among China’s young adults, observers say.
US Officials Report ‘Substantial Progress’ After Trade Talks With China, Details Due Monday
The full details will be released on May 12, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Trump Says ‘Total Reset Negotiated’ in Trade Talks With China, Will Resume Sunday
The first round of talks went on for more than 10 hours.
US Holds the Stronger Hand in Tariff Standoff With Beijing: Experts
Analysts say the United States has an advantage in the trade dispute, while China sees surge in business closures and rising unemployment.
Trump Says Upcoming US–China Trade Talks Could Result in Tariff Reductions
The president said China had far more to gain than the United States.
Xi Calls on Young Chinese to ‘Serve’ Rural Areas as Unemployment Crisis Persists Amid Tariff War
As the Chinese economy continues to deteriorate, young people may rise up in rebellion, an analyst predicted.
US Lawmakers Urge SEC to Delist CCP-Linked Companies
These companies ‘are instruments of the Chinese Communist Party’s broader strategy to undermine U.S. interests,' Rep. John Moolenaar said.
China Ramped Up Fentanyl Precursor Production to Target US, Expert Says
Under U.S. pressure, the regime banned fentanyl production in 2019, but Chinese companies simply shifted tactics and shipped precursors to Mexico.
Israel Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Aluminum Imports From China
The government said that the ’temporary guarantee‘ will ’stop the continued damage’ to Israeli industry.
US Tariffs Push China’s Largest Wholesale Market to the Brink
China’s Yiwu-based merchants slash staff and warehouse space after the de minimis repeal turns cheap‑parcel trade into a money‑losing grind.
China’s 6 Biggest Banks Report $1 Billion Profit Drop
The loss of profit in the banking sector indicates an all-round economic slowdown, even a stall, an analyst said.
CCP’s ‘Weaponized Negotiation’ Could Backfire, Expert Says
The CCP seeks trade leverage with tighter rare earth export rules, but risks accelerating Western supply chains that could erode Beijing’s long-held monopoly.
Trump Says He Won’t Reduce Tariffs on China to Start Negotiations
The president said the United States is benefitting from the period of slowed trade, referencing the decades-long trade deficit with China.
US Tariffs May Drive China’s Economy Into a Depression, Experts Say
Exports made up one-third of China’s economic growth last year. Export numbers are hard for the regime to forge as they have to match other countries’ imports.
After Freezing Out Boeing, Beijing Appeals to US Companies
With three 737 MAX jets already flown back to the United States, China says it still seeks trade stability with U.S. companies.
Chinese Leader Xi’s Southeast Asia Tour Delivers Underwhelming Results: Analysts
Beijing promises ’stability and certainty,' but Southeast Asian governments take steps to accommodate the United States on trade.
China Reduces Threshold for Tax Refunds for Foreign Tourists to Boost Consumption
The effects of the measures won’t offset weak consumer spending in China, experts said.
US Ends Trade Exemption That Enabled Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods
U.S. Customs says it processes about 4 million de minimis shipments per day, up from 2.8 million last year.
US Sanctions Could Lead to Tens of Millions of Lost Jobs in China
Domestic migrant workers are returning home while job seekers struggle to secure employment, according to Chinese residents.
China’s Factory Activity Slumps as US Tariffs Take Effect
Official data shows that new export orders dropped to the lowest level—excluding the COVID-19 disruptions—in 13 years.
