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China Accuses US of "Double Standards" After Trump Announces 100% Tariff Increase
Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST
China has responded to President Trump's announcement of a 100 percent tariff increase by accusing the United States of "double standards." The escalation follows Trump's claim that China imposed "aggressive" export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, further straining bilateral trade relations and potentially jeopardizing an upcoming meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods Following Rare-Earth Export Controls
Oct 11, 2025 01:07 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1, following Beijing's export controls on rare-earth minerals. This major trade war escalation has already impacted global markets, with the Dow falling nearly 900 points as Washington and Beijing head toward another high-stakes confrontation that could reshape global trade patterns.
North Korea Showcases Military Might at Workers' Party 80th Anniversary Parade with International Allies Present
Oct 11, 2025 07:44 am CST
North Korea held a grand military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, featuring ICBMs and attended by high-level delegates from China and Russia. The event highlights Kim Jong Un's strengthened international alliances, particularly with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict, as Pyongyang continues to assert its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Oct 11, 2025 01:05 am CST
President Donald Trump announced he sees no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming Asia trip after China restricted rare earth exports vital to American industries. Trump is now considering implementing massive tariffs on Chinese imports as tensions escalate between the world's two largest economies despite previous agreements to reduce trade barriers.
China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations
Oct 09, 2025 09:19 pm CST
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between China and India are set to resume on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step in normalizing bilateral relations following border tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese officials have described this development as a positive move that demonstrates both nations' commitment to implementing the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during recent diplomatic engagements. IndiGo and China Eastern will be the first airlines to operate these routes, facilitating renewed people-to-people exchanges and economic collaboration between the world's two most populous nations.
Jane Goodall's Posthumous Wish: Sending World Leaders to Space in Her Final Interview
Oct 09, 2025 09:32 am CST
In her final interview with Netflix's "Famous Last Words," legendary primatologist Jane Goodall shared her candid thoughts about world leaders she'd send to space on Elon Musk's rocket, while offering profound insights on human nature, environmental conservation, and her beliefs about the afterlife. The recently released posthumous interview has gone viral, capturing Goodall's characteristic wisdom and surprising frankness about global figures.
Jane Goodall's Final Interview: Why She Would Send Trump, Musk, and Putin to Space
Oct 07, 2025 05:53 pm CST
In her final interview for Netflix's "Famous Last Words" documentary, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall revealed her wish to send Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and other world leaders on a one-way journey to space, while also sharing fascinating insights on alpha behavior patterns she observed throughout her legendary career studying primates.
China's Premier Li Qiang to Visit North Korea for 80th Anniversary Celebration in Highest-Level Delegation Since 2019
Oct 07, 2025 01:22 pm CST
China's Premier Li Qiang is set to lead a government delegation to North Korea this week for the 80th anniversary celebrations of the ruling party, marking the highest-level Chinese visit since 2019. This diplomatic engagement highlights strengthening ties between the traditional allies as North Korea also builds relationships with Russia, with both Vietnam and Laos sending top leaders to attend the celebrations.
Trump-Xi Meeting to Address Soybean Crisis Amid Ongoing US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 02, 2025 09:47 am CST
President Trump plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, focusing on reviving US soybean exports to China. American farmers have faced significant losses as China's 20% retaliatory tariffs have eliminated sales in the current crop year, allowing Brazil and Argentina to capture market share. The American Soybean Association warns that farmers are being shut out of their largest export market ahead of the 2025 harvest, continuing a pattern that previously caused $27 billion in agricultural export losses during Trump's first term.
Satirical Mount Rushmore of Controversial World Leaders Sparks Conversation at Bangkok Mall
Sep 26, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A provocative art installation mimicking Mount Rushmore featuring Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un has been unveiled at Bangkok's Seacon Square mall. The controversial display, part of a promotional event, has sparked varied reactions from visitors while the mall claims it was designed to stimulate conversation rather than convey a specific political message.