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Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Says Government Employee Blocked from Leaving China
China has blocked a U.S. government employee from leaving the country after the person traveled there in a personal capacity, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing said. The employee of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office was 'made subject to an exit ban in China,' a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy said Tuesday. 'We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.'
News.com.au
13-07-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Australia backs ‘status quo' amid US pressure on Taiwan
Anthony Albanese has been asked point blank what Australia would do if the US and China 'went to war over Taiwan'. Washington has reportedly been pressing Canberra on the matter as the Trump administration turns its attention to an 'imminent' China threat in the Indo Pacific. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan, which is democratically self-governing, would cause mayhem for global shipping lines and disrupt the supply of semiconductors — crucial tech components. Speaking to reporters in Shanghai, the Prime Minister struck a cautious tone. 'Our aim of investing in our capability and as well investing in our relationships, is about advancing peace and security in our region,' he said, as stone-faced Chinese officials watched from the sidelines. Mr Albanese said he had no plans of changing Australia's 'consistent position' on Taiwan's future. 'We support the status quo when it comes to Taiwan,' he said. 'We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position, and we have been consistent about that.' In somewhat of a veiled shot at Trump administration, he went on to say it was 'important' in international relationships to 'have a stable, orderly, coherent position going forward'. 'Australia does we want peace and security in our region,' Mr Albanese said. 'We don't want any change to the status quo - that's Australia's position today, that was Australia's position last week, that's been a bipartisan position for a long period of time.' He was pressed on whether the US had sought assurances that any nuclear-powered submarines acquired under AUKUS would be deployed in a conflict over Taiwan. Mr Albanese kept tight-lipped, only saying that 'through the AUKUS agreement' all stakeholder countries had 'very clear understandings of what AUKUS is for'. 'We want peace and security in our region,' he said. 'We don't change our position on a day to day basis - that is what the world needs and that is what we'll continue to do.' Pressed further on any private conversation with the Americans, Mr Albanese shot back: 'Private by definition, that's in private.' 'You don't take private comments at a media conference,' he said. 'We engage in a mature way. That's the way that we do with our relationships.'
South China Morning Post
27-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China becomes bright spot at uncertain time: SCMP's ‘Summer Davos' highlights
For those attending the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions this week, 'uncertainty' was the inescapable word. It could be found on the lips of almost everyone; senior Chinese officials, global executives, foreign academics and thought leaders from all fields. This should not come as a surprise. Simmering regional tensions, unpredictable policy pivots from Washington and a foggy picture for global trade were all top of mind as speakers and panelists gathered in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for the forum, also known as 'Summer Davos'. There, they discussed whether the world will continue to lurch from one crisis to another and how to build consensus in a fraught moment for globalisation. Cross-border investment, structural shifts in China's economy and supply chain security amid the Israel-Iran conflict were also topics of interest. Sentiment was not entirely negative, however. Technological advancement stood out as a bright spot, with many praising China's rapid development of AI and humanoid robotics as an area of vast growth opportunities. To help readers sift through the hours of discussion, we have gathered standout stories from the Post's 'Summer Davos' coverage below. In his keynote address, the premier pledged that China's consumption growth will be a benefit for the global economy, inviting businesses from overseas to invest and enter the country's market to share in the gains.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WTO to Intervene in Trade Disputes Between Canada and China
The United States isn't the only North American nation embroiled in a trade conflict with China. This week, the Asian sourcing superpower issued its second request with the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the establishment of a dispute panel to address Canadian surtaxes on certain products hailing from China, from electric vehicles to steel and aluminum. More from Sourcing Journal FedEx Faces $170M in Tariff Headwinds as US Cracks Down on De Minimis China Port Volumes Hit Record Highs on US Tariff Truce DHL Express Canada Seeks 'Anti-Scab' Law Exemption, Citing 'Essential' Services The follow-up with the Geneva-based international trade regulation body comes about a month after China's first request for a panel, which Canada said at the time that it was not ready to accept. Chinese trade officials told the WTO that the country sees Canada's taxes on the industrial products as inconsistent with provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), a multilateral agreement regulating trade between 153 countries. China said it was open to constructive discussions, and remains committed to resolving the dispute with Canada. Canadian officials called it 'unfortunate' that China included claims related to certain solar products, critical minerals, semiconductors, permanent magnets and natural graphite in its request, saying that there aren't currently any surtaxes on them. Canada asserted that China failed to identify the specific issues at play with its request, a requirement under the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), which establishes rules for resolving trade disagreements. The country also defended its surtaxes on steel and aluminum, saying those measures are justified under the GATT and that it was fully prepared to defend its stance. Nonetheless, Canada said it was committed to maintaining a constructive dialogue with China 'even as the dispute moves to the panel stage,' officials told the WTO. A panel is established when the parties at odds can't come to a resolution through consultations. The U.S. added its voice to the mix, saying China had responded to Canada's surtaxes by imposing tariffs on Canadian agricultural and fishery products. Those duties, impacting certain oils and animal feed, taxed Canadian imports at a rate of 100 percent. Australia, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Norway, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and the U.S. reserved their third-party rights to participate in the proceedings, the WTO noted. In turn, Canada submitted a second request for a panel to discuss the Chinese tariffs on its exports the same day. First submitted on March 20, Canada's filing requested consultations with China, though the country later moved to request a panel on the matter. The country's officials said China's duties violated WTO rules, adding that because the issue concerns perishable goods, like food products, the case should be treated as urgent. China said it plans to defend itself and is confident that its actions will be found to be in compliance with WTO rules. The WTO agreed Monday to move forward with convening panels on both disputes.
The Independent
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
China moving against fentanyl manufacture amid US pressure
China announced stricter regulations on two chemicals, 4-piperidone and 1-Boc-4-piperidone, used in fentanyl manufacturing, effective 20 July. The decision is viewed by some as a potential step towards resolving a contentious issue in US-China relations, following recent high-level discussions. Chinese officials maintain the action was an independent measure aligned with international conventions, asserting that fentanyl is primarily a problem for the United States. China has criticised punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which cited China's alleged inaction on fentanyl. The United States has also intensified its efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking by sanctioning Mexican financial institutions for facilitating payments to Chinese suppliers.
