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China, Russia tighten ties as Lavrov, Wang Yi discuss Ukraine and U.S.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing on July 13, Reuters reported.

14 July 2025, 11:30 AM

Ukraine thwarts Chinese espionage over Neptune missile program

Two Chinese nationals were detained in Kyiv, they are accused of trying to smuggle classified information about Ukraine’s Neptune missile system, Security Service (SBU) reported on July 9.

9 July 2025, 02:30 PM

U.S. tariff pause ends July 9 — what’s next for the global economy

The global economy, rattled by Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy, is bracing for a pivotal moment. A 90-day freeze on the president’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs will expire on July 9, opening the door for a new wave of trade measures that could reshape international commerce, Bloomberg reported on July 6.

7 July 2025, 11:24 AM

Beijing to Kallas: Russian collapse in Ukraine is not in China’s interest

Beijing “does not want to see Russia lose the war against Ukraine,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, South China Morning Post reported on July 4, citing sources.

5 July 2025, 01:51 PM

Russian Shahed drone hits China’s Odesa consulate

The building of China’s General Consulate in Odesa sustained minor damage during a Russian overnight attack, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported on X on July 4.

4 July 2025, 05:56 PM

China denies giving Russia military support

Beijing never supplied weapons to either side of the Russo–Ukrainian war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on June 26, as reported by Reuters.

26 June 2025, 08:31 PM

Trump’s trade war heats up: EU warns of mirror tariffs on U.S. goods

The European Union is preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods — including Boeing aircraft — if U.S. President Donald Trump maintains even a baseline 10% tariff on European exports, Bloomberg reported on June 24.

25 June 2025, 01:10 PM

Moscow negotiating increased oil supply to China through Kazakhstan

Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to increase oil transit to China by 2.5 million tons annually through the Atasu-Alashankou pipeline, with no set timeline for agreement, Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said on June 17, according to news agency Interfax.

17 June 2025, 03:10 PM

Russia and China to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear plants

The Russian Rosatom state corporation and the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will lead separate consortia to construct Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plants, Reuters reported on June 14.

16 June 2025, 09:55 AM

China races to rival U.S. and Russia in nuclear arms buildup

China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported in its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security released on June 16.

16 June 2025, 09:12 AM

Trump says he will announce new tariffs in two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to send letters to trade partners within one to two weeks outlining unilateral tariff rates ahead of the July 9 deadline for reimposing higher tariffs on dozens of countries, Bloomberg reported on June 11.

12 June 2025, 01:25 PM

EU to continue trade talks with U.S. beyond Trump’s July 9 deadline

The European Union believes trade talks with the United States may continue beyond the July 9 deadline set by President Donald Trump, despite the recent acceleration of negotiations, Bloomberg reported on June 11, citing sources familiar with the matter.

11 June 2025, 02:45 PM

Ukraine to begin flour exports to China in 2025

Ukraine plans to sign an agreement with China in 2025 to open up the export of flour to the Chinese market, State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection reported on June 6.

9 June 2025, 01:40 PM

Historic import drop drives sharp decline in U.S. trade deficit as Trump tariffs take hold

The United States posted a record drop in its trade deficit, marking the sharpest decline since records began, Bloomberg reported on June 5.

6 June 2025, 10:58 AM

Senator Graham urges China to help Ukraine avoid 500 percent U.S. tariffs

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that China help Ukraine avoid facing 500% U.S. tariffs, The Hill reports on June 5.

5 June 2025, 11:54 AM

Trade war reignites as Beijing accuses U.S. of breaking tariff truce

Chinese authorities have accused the United States of violating a bilateral tariff agreement by introducing new export control rules on semiconductors and threatening to revoke student visas, moves they say harm China’s national interests, the Associated Press reported on June 2.

2 June 2025, 01:20 PM

Ukraine ranks second in oilseed meal exports to China, surpasses Russia

Between January and April 2025, Ukraine exported 448,000 tons of oilseed meal and cake to China, ranking second among the largest exporters of this product to the Chinese market, Dairynews.today outlet reported on May 27.

2 June 2025, 12:20 PM

Trump aims to break own record on arms sales to Taiwan

The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan to levels exceeding those approved during Donald Trump’s first term as president, Reuters reported on May 30, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move is part of a broader effort to deter China.

30 May 2025, 10:35 AM

China halts Mavic drone sales to Ukraine, supplies Russia

China has ceased selling Mavic drones to Ukraine and other Western countries while continuing to supply Russia, with some production lines operating on Russian soil, an unnamed European official told Bloomberg on May 29.

29 May 2025, 07:43 PM

UK to escalate cyberattacks on Russia, China, says Defense Secretary Healey

Britain will intensify cyberattacks against Russia and China, Defense Secretary John Healey told The Times on May 29, marking the first public admission of such actions against other states by a UK official.

29 May 2025, 07:11 PM

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