China-US Relations
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CK Hutchison Deal Sparks "Extensive Discussion"
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison finds itself at the center of a growing international controversy over its deal to sell its port business, including assets in Panama, to a U.S. firm. The transaction has sparked "extensive discussions" in Hong Kong, underscoring the delicate balance between global
CK Hutchison Criticized for Panama Port Deal
CK Hutchison's negotiated sale of its port business has sparked criticism, highlighting the geopolitical implications of U.S.-China competition on international firms.
Beijing Warns Walmart that Tariff Burden-Shifting Could Backfire
China's state media reported that the Chinese government summoned U.S. retail giant Walmart for a meeting earlier this week, over reports that it had pressured Chinese suppliers to lower prices to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Beijing Strikes Back: China's Multi-Pronged Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
In a swift and comprehensive retaliation against the 10% additional tariff imposed by the United States today on all Chinese goods, Beijing has unleashed a barrage of countermeasures. These actions span across multiple fronts, including a WTO challenge, retaliatory tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) decisions on U.S. agricultural products,
USTR Releases 2025 Trade Policy Agenda
Today, the U.S. Trade Representative delivered President Trump’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda, 2024 Annual Report, and World Trade Organization at Thirty report to Congress, offering a number of comments on U.S. trade relations with China and U.S. views of China in the WTO.
China's Commerce Minister Urges Dialogue with USTR as Trade Tensions Rise
After Jamieson Greer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the newly appointed U.S. Trade Representative, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao sent a congratulatory letter to Greer while expressing concerns over recent and potential trade conflicts.
Tesla's Self-Driving Software Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in China
Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader