Analysts say the change of tone is a sign that Washington is feeling the pressure and that Trump’s remarks will only strengthen Beijing’s resolve to wait things out
Greater China
A spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency said that astronauts-in-training from Macao and Hong Kong could be travelling to space as early as 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed optimism about de-escalating trade tensions with China, saying current tariffs are unsustainable
Temu and Shein have dramatically reduced the amount of ads they buy on US social media amid Washington’s trade war on China
An editorial in the China Daily says Washington is ‘taking a free ride on the globalisation train’ and calls on the US to stop its ‘destructive behaviour’
China’s economy recorded 5.4 percent growth in the first quarter, surpassing market expectations as shipments were quickly dispatched to avoid new tariffs
Fresh imports from the US planemaker as well as US-made aircraft parts are reportedly being barred from entering China
The study also covered pros and cons of using AI in scientific research, emphasising the need for better policy making by governments
The call came after Washington exempted many of the highest-value Chinese imports from the 145 percent duty, in what is being seen as an embarrassing climb down