Kyiv has asked China for an explanation, but so far there has been no response; Meanwhile, regional officials say Russia is close to regaining control of Kursk from Ukraine.

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Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped more than 5% and other Asian shares also sank Wednesday as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, took effect.

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While the CCP swept away many remnants of China’s imperial past, one prominent feature has endured: the existence of an elevated official class, to which fiercely contested examinations offer an ...

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China announces 34% additional tariffs Sharp escalation in global trade war Trump says his policies will not change, wants Fed rate cut Powell: Tariffs bigger than expected, Fed focused on ...

China’s commerce ministry said the country will impose a 34% tax on all U.S. products, matching President Donald Trump's levy on Chinese goods coming into the U.S. China's retailiatory tariff ...

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