Washington, May 15 (EFE) – The United States announced Thursday that it “strongly opposes” funding by international financial institutions for Chinese-controlled companies operating in Colombia and other Belt and Road Initiative countries in the region. “The US will strongly oppose recent projects and disbursements by the IDB and other IFIs for Chinese state-owned and … Read more
Geneva, May 11 (EFE). – The United States and China made “substantial progress” in their first negotiations since the trade war broke out, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday at the end of a two-day meeting between senior officials from both countries in Geneva. In a brief appearance alongside Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, both praised … Read more
Washington, (EFE) – United States President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against his latest trade measures and have instead sought a negotiated solution. “I’ve authorized a 90-day PAUSE and a substantial reduction in tariffs during this period, down to 10%, also with immediate effect,” … Read more
Washington, (EFE).- The White House confirmed Tuesday that starting at 12:01 am local time on Wednesday, the United States tariffs on Chinese imports will spike to 104%, making a significant escalation in the trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The increase comes as United States President Donald Trump enacts an additional 50% duty … Read more
Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump on Friday gave TikTok an additional 75 days to reach a deal with US companies to divest from China’s ByteDance and continue operating within the US. “My istration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The Deal requires … Read more
Madrid, Feb 15 (EFE). – United States mediation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine highlights Washington’s concern about the scarcity of rare earths, which have multiple applications in electronic and industrial materials and processes. In the past five years, the market for critical minerals has doubled to 320 billion dollars and will likely double … Read more
Washington, Jan 24 (EFE).- Washington’s National Zoo presented its new pair of giant panda bears on Friday, which arrived in the country as part of a conservation agreement with China. Three-year-old Bao Li and Qing Bao made their public debut at the National Zoo on Friday, after completing the quarantine and adaptation period that began … Read more
Beijing, Jun 10 (EFE).- China was celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival on Monday, during which millions of trips are planned, while its National Meteorological Center issued alerts for high temperatures and intense rainfall countrywide. Competitors row back the boat to the start point as rescuers pull rowers out of the water after capsizing during a … Read more
Washington, Jan 31 (EFE). – United States authorities announced on Wednesday that they had dismantled a computer hacking network, allegedly linked to the Chinese government, that was aimed at spying on “critical infrastructure” in the United States and other countries. Hundreds of small home and office routers installed across the United States had been hijacked … Read more
Davos, Switzerland, Jan 16 (EFE). – Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Tuesday for greater multilateral coordination on macroeconomic policies, international cooperation on green development, and better North-South cooperation at the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos. In his speech at the annual meeting in Switzerland, Li asserted that “lack of trust exacerbates … Read more
Beijing, Jan 1 (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of ties between Washington and Beijing with his American counterpart Joe Biden, emphasizing that cooperation and respect are key to their relations. Xi said the relationship between China and the United States, whose establishment marks the 45th … Read more
Manila, Nov 10 (EFE).- The Philippines accused China on Friday of firing a water cannon at a ship carrying supplies to a detachment of Filipino soldiers in the disputed waters in the South China Sea. A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel “deployed a water cannon against Philippine supply vessel M/L Kalayaan in an illegal, though … Read more
