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China threatens retaliation

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"You have a situation with TikTok where China will probably say: 'We'll approve a deal, but will you do something on the tariffs?'"
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U.S. President Donald Trump disrupted a global trading system that had been in place for over 75 years by introducing a new baseline 10% U.S. tariff on goods from all economies.
From Reuters
The countries with the world’s biggest economies reacted swiftly on Thursday to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, warning that the levies were risking an all-out trade war that could upend t...
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China concludes 2-day war games around Taiwan

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China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range, live-fire drills in the East China Sea, marking an escalation of exercises around the island.
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"The UK reaffirms our clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, which is of critical importance to global prosperity, and our support for a free and open Indo-Pacific."
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Taiwan's government denounced the drills and called China a "troublemaker". The exercises also drew concern from the United States, Japan, European Union and Britain.
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China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills
China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range, live-fire drills in the East China Sea, marking an escalation of exercises around the island.
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The Chinese military staged a second day of exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday, launching live-fire strikes in the East China Sea and practicing blockade operations near crucial shipping lanes to the east and west of the island.
China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises
China's military held long-range live-fire drills in the East China Sea on Wednesday in an escalation of ongoing drills around Taiwan, saying it was practicing precision strikes on port and energy facilities but with no details on the exact location.
UK expresses concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan
Britain on Wednesday joined the U.S., European Union and Japan in expressing concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, calling for restraint and to avoid actions that undermine peace in the region.
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The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.
Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games
Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second day of war games overnight Wednesday, saying it had detected 59 warplanes and 23 navy ships operating around the island.
China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites
China's military on Wednesday said it had completed two days of live-fire exercises that included simulated strikes on key ports and energy sites aimed at Taiwan, the self-ruled island it
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