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Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia — Zelensky claims
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Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia — Zelensky claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukrainian intelligence has identified at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside
Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period
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Trump increases tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% while temporarily lowering tariffs on imports from other countries to 10% for a 90-day period.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced significant adjustments to U.S. trade tariffs, implementing a 90-day pause on tariff hikes
China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China retaliates with 84% tariffs on all US imports, effective on April 10

China announced a significant escalation in its trade dispute with the United States by increasing tariffs on American
The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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The White House confirmed that the US has raised customs duties on imports from China by another 50%, to 104%.

On April 9, the White House announced a significant escalation in trade measures against China, increasing tariffs on
US will take back Panama Canal from China's influence — Pete Hegseth
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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US will take back Panama Canal from China’s influence — Pete Hegseth

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Panama City, announced intentions to diminish Chinese influence
Taiwan warns PLA drills could mask surprise attack
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Taiwan warns PLA drills could mask surprise attack

Taiwanese defense officials have expressed growing concern that the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) frequent military drills near Taiwan
Second round of Iran, Russia and China talks on Tehran's nuclear program set for Tuesday in Moscow
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Second round of Iran, Russia and China talks on Tehran’s nuclear program set for tuesday in Moscow

Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China are scheduled to convene in Moscow on April 8 for the
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies

President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China does not
President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing Beijing's move as a panicked overreaction. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, "China played it wrong, they panicked—the one thing they cannot afford to do!" 
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US President Trump says “China played it wrong, they panicked.”

President Donald Trump has criticized China's recent decision to impose a 34% tariff on all American imports, characterizing
China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs

China announced the imposition of a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective April 10.
China, US make first-known military contact since Trump's inauguration
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China, US make first-known military contact since Trump’s inauguration

In a significant development, U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Shanghai this week for the first working-level
US bans government personnel in China from romantic ties with Chinese citizens
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US bans government personnel in China from romantic ties with Chinese citizens

The United States government has enacted a policy prohibiting American government personnel stationed in China from engaging in
China strongly opposes US tariffs, vows countermeasures - Commerce Ministry
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China strongly opposes US tariffs, vows countermeasures – Commerce Ministry

China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to the United States' recent decision to impose additional tariffs
China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan

China has initiated large-scale joint military exercises involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket forces around Taiwan.
China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday
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China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday

China will hold a meeting in Beijing on Friday with Russia and Iran on the Iranian “nuclear issue”,