U.S.-China Relations

China to adopt more proactive fiscal policy amid slow economy, trade tensions
The policy seeks to tackle government debt and expand public spending but falls short of addressing the country’s weakening domestic demand, analysts say.

U.S., China kick off new round of tariff war
NEWS PACKAGE: As promised on the campaign trail, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on all imports from China, effective February 4; China swiftly hit back with additional tariffs of 10% and 15% on select U.S. goods

China warns U.S. against containment as Trump’s second term reshapes relations
Wang Yi signals a tough stance on U.S. sanctions but raises the possibility of a successful partnership.

China criticizes Trump tariffs, threatens possible retaliation
Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order.

Trump vows to renew American dream and defends policies in address to Congress
NEWS PACKAGE: In his address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his administration's early actions as ways to renew the American Dream, highlighting policies such as downsizing federal workforce, imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and enforcing strict border controls.

U.S. charges 12 Chinese hackers and officials, offers $10M in rewards
The hackers allegedly gained access to the data of dissidents and foreign governments to sell to Chinese officials.

China sets moderate economic growth target amid looming trade war
Analysts say China’s attempt to boost domestic consumption might be compromised by the large amount of resources it pours into emerging sectors like AI.

Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Rubio as key to U.S. response
Experts caution that U.S. inaction on Myanmar is strengthening China’s influence.

Trump hails retaliatory tariffs in defense of America’s jobs and its soul
Manufacturers are already shifting some operations from Asia in response to his policy, Trump says.

Trump declares ‘America is back,’ defends tariffs, other policies in address to Congress
President says United States will begin imposing 'reciprocal tariffs' on all U.S. trading partners on April 2.