U.S. President Receives South Korea’s Highest Decoration Ahead of Key Trade Talks

U.S. President Receives South Korea’s Highest Decoration Ahead of Key Trade Talks

South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]

APEC CEO Summit 2025 Opens with Korean-Style Gala for Global Leaders

APEC CEO Summit 2025 Opens with Korean-Style Gala for Global Leaders

The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened in grand fashion on Wednesday with a Korean style gala welcoming world leaders, top executives, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivered a defining opening address, calling for a more inclusive, innovation driven regional economy. He urged cooperation on technology, trade, and sustainable […]

TikTok Divestiture Framework Agreed, Final Signoff Pending Report By Wanda Sigagayi

The United States and China have established a preliminary framework for the transfer of TikTok’s ownership to U.S.-based control. This agreement, which addresses long-standing national security concerns, still requires formal approval from both nations’ leaders. The arrangement aims to prevent a ban of the popular social media platform while ensuring its operations comply with U.S. […]

TikTok to Stay in the U.S. as Trump Confirms Deal Framework with China

TikTok to Stay in the U.S. as Trump Confirms Deal Framework with China

The popular video sharing app TikTok is set to remain available in the United States, following confirmation from President Donald Trump that a framework deal has been reached between American and Chinese negotiators. Trump announced that he has extended the shutdown deadline to December 16, marking the fourth such extension in ongoing efforts to resolve […]

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China has officially confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to Switzerland for a new round of high-level tariff discussions with senior U.S. officials, signaling a cautious diplomatic engagement amid rising trade tensions. The talks, requested by Washington, aim to address escalating tariff measures and growing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The […]

U.S. Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports to 145%, Deepening Global Trade Rift

U.S. Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports to 145%, Deepening Global Trade Rift

The White House has confirmed a sweeping escalation in its trade dispute with China, raising total tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 145%. The move includes the implementation of a new 125% tariff on a wide array of Chinese goods from consumer electronics and solar panels to automotive parts and machinery. This latest tariff […]

China Rejects U.S. Claim of 'Predatory Practices'

China Rejects U.S. Claim of ‘Predatory Practices’

Tensions between the United States and China escalated once again, with Beijing firmly rejecting claims made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who accused China of engaging in “predatory practices” in its overseas investments. China has called on the U.S. to stop distorting facts and to cease what it describes as a smear campaign […]

China Both Hopeful and On Edge as Trump Returns to the White House

China Both Hopeful and On Edge as Trump Returns to the White House

As President Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for his second term, China is watching closely, torn between hope and apprehension. While the Chinese government recognizes the challenges and uncertainties ahead, it also sees opportunities to recalibrate its approach to the U.S. under Trump’s leadership. The prospect of a renewed focus on […]