China imposes upto 75 per cent tariffs on plastic imports from US, EU, Japan and Taiwan
Monday, 19 May 2025 () China has imposed anti-dumping duties, reaching up to 75%, on plastic imports originating from the United States, European Union, Taiwan, and Japan. This decision follows an investigation by Beijing into the alleged dumping practices of polyformaldehyde copolymer. The tariffs, effective immediately, are a response to the perceived harm to China's domestic industry, despite recent trade truce gestures.
President Lai Ching-te marked one year in office with a powerful message: Taiwan wants peace with China—but not at the cost of realism or sovereignty. In his speech, Lai emphasized that only Taiwan’s people can determine the island’s future, calling for dialogue based on “reciprocal...
Tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate as Taiwan test-fires its domestically developed Sky Sword II (Land Sword II) surface-to-air missile system in a high-profile live-fire drill...
Xi Jinping warns that “bullying” and “hegemonism” in global trade will backfire, criticizing U.S. trade policies. Speaking at a Latin American summit in Beijing, Xi emphasized that no one wins..
US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days
The US and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days on Monday, as the world’s two biggest economies attempt to cool an..
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