China in counter-measures warning to US amid spiralling trade war
China has said it will take “counter-measures” over US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on 200 billion dollars (£152 billion) of Chinese imports.
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Trump imposes tariffs on another 200bn dollars of Chinese goods
The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on 200 billion dollars (£150 billion) more in Chinese goods, starting next week.
Typhoon hits southern China after killing 64 in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut has made landfall in southern China after lashing the northern Philippines.
Deadly typhoon heads for Hong Kong and southern China after ravaging Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut roared towards densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after wreaking havoc across the northern Philippines and leaving at least 28 people dead.
Putin hails Russia as ‘peaceful nation’ after inspecting massive war games
Vladimir Putin has insisted Russia is a “peaceful nation” after inspecting war games in Siberia which have been billed as the biggest in the country’s history.
Russia and China to conduct regular war games together, minister says
Moscow and Beijing plan to conduct regular joint war games similar to massive ones being held this week, Russia’s defence minister said.
Oil prices rise on Iran and hurricane worries
Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday as investors feared a shortage in the wake of Donald Trump’s sanctions on Iran and expected hurricanes in the US.
Russia launches biggest war games in decades with China on board
Russia has launched its largest military exercise since the Cold War, with war games that will also involve thousands of Chinese troops in a show of burgeoning military ties between Moscow and Beijing.
Russia kicks off biggest war games in decades
Russia’s largest war games in recent history have kicked off in the Far East.
China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown
China is rolling out new rules on religious activity on the internet amid an ongoing crackdown on churches, mosques and other institutions by the officially atheist Communist Party.
Chinese president to meet Putin on visit to Russian port city
Chinese president Xi Jinping will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin next week in a sign of strengthening ties between the two global powers.
Trump poised to slap tariffs of up to 25% on more Chinese imports
The Trump administration may be about to slap tariffs of up to 25% on an additional 200 billion dollars (£155 billion) of Chinese goods.
Inverness woman well on her way to breaking round-the-world cycle record
An Inverness woman who is aiming to break the world record for cycling around the world has revealed some of the “bear necessities” that she did not take with her.
China pledges funds for Africa projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged £46 billion in financing for projects in Africa.
Chinese president promotes Belt and Road scheme as African growth tool
Chinese president Xi Jinping has promoted Beijing’s initiative to build ports and other infrastructure to African leaders as a tool for “common prosperity” in a world facing challenges from protectionism.
Grindr sets sights on stock market listing
The Chinese owner of gay dating app Grindr has pushed the button on plans for a stock market listing.
Hunt blasts Google for failure to remove child abuse while pondering China block
Internet giant Google has been attacked for considering censoring content for access to Chinese markets – but still refusing to remove child abuse content.
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi suspends Hitch carpooling service after killing
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has fired two executives and will suspend one of its carpooling services nationwide after a woman was allegedly raped and killed by a driver in eastern China.
Heathrow begins serving 10th Chinese airport
Heathrow has pledged to become the “destination of choice” for Chinese trade, tourism and investment if it is allowed to build a third runway after it began serving its 10th destination in the country.
US and China raise tariffs in new round of trade dispute
The US and China have gone ahead with tariff hikes on billions of dollars of each other’s goods in an escalation of a battle over Beijing’s technology policy that companies worry will chill global economic growth.
US and China raise tariffs in new round of trade dispute
The United States and China have imposed more tariff hikes on billions of dollars of each other’s cars, factory machinery and other goods in an escalation of a battle over Beijing’s technology policy.
Antofagasta shares slip as half-year earnings knocked
Shares in Antofagasta slumped on Tuesday after the Chilean miner posted a sharp fall in half-year earnings.
Sir Philip Green’s Topshop severs ties with Chinese partner
Sir Philip Green’s Topshop has terminated an agreement with its franchise partner in China, frustrating the tycoon’s plans to break into the Asian powerhouse.
Oil prices rally as Trump’s Iran sanctions kick in
Oil prices were trading higher on Tuesday amid expectations that US sanctions on major exporter Iran will tighten global supply.
Heineken strikes £2.3bn deal to expand in China
Dutch brewing company Heineken has said it is buying a 40% stake in the company that controls China’s biggest beer maker, China Resources Beer (CRB).
Google ‘working on search engine to comply with China censorship’
Google is reportedly working on a mobile version of its search engine that will comply with strict censorship controls in China.
Hunt launches China charm offensive – but makes gaffe over wife’s nationality
Jeremy Hunt admitted to a “terrible mistake” after describing his Chinese wife as Japanese during a diplomatic mission to Beijing.
Device detonated outside US embassy in Beijing
An explosion outside the US embassy in Beijing was caused by a small homemade device wielded by a 26-year-old man who only injured himself, according to Chinese police.
Chinese whisky workers visit Scotland
More than 750 Chinese colleagues of a leading Scotch Whisky producer enjoyed an excursion to Speyside to experience some Scottish heritage and hospitality.
Dairy Crest boosted by Cathedral City and Clover
Sales at Dairy Crest were given a boost by the outperformance of key brands Cathedral City and Clover in the first quarter, despite challenging market conditions.
Aberdeenshire man offered shelter during infamous Chinese massacre
An Aberdeenshire man who became British Ambassador to China and offered shelter to scared subjects during an infamous massacre has died at the age of 87.
China files WTO challenge to Trump’s US tariffs threat
China has filed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) challenge to US president Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, stepping up its diplomatic efforts to counter US pressure in a spiralling technology dispute.