Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some of them would have their visas revoked. The U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in “critical fields” and “those with connections to the Chinese Communist … Read more
China is “seriously concerned” about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175-billion project and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that food is the star of every wedding. From fancy cakes to multiple-course meals, what is served on the table often steals the show. But lately, many couples are ditching the big, expensive weddings and going for something more low-key and cosy. Now, here is a fun … Read more
When you are travelling, immersing yourself in the local cuisine is part of the adventure. But every now and then, cravings strike, and nothing hits the spot quite like some greasy fast food from a familiar chain like KFC or McDonald’s. For one tourist in China, that craving led to a surprisingly futuristic experience. In … Read more
The U.S. will cut the “de minimis” tariff for low-value shipments from China to as low as 30%, according to a White House executive order and industry experts, further de-escalating a potentially damaging trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The order published late on Monday offers some relief to big Chinese e-commerce players … Read more
As stock markets rallied after news of a 90-day trade war truce between China and the U.S., some stakeholders remain cautious about what it could mean for the Canadian economy and consumers. “Canada’s industries have been hard hit by this trade war … any de-escalation at this time is good news for global trade,” says … Read more
Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen to avoid linking any increases to US tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are assembled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The technology giant’s shares were up seven percent in premarket trading, tracking gains in the … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published on Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place, the latest in a series of conflicting signals over what progress was being made to de-escalate a trade war threatening to sap global growth. Trump told TIME magazine that talks were taking place and that Chinese President … Read more
Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with Moscow, according to a survey that suggests an openness to improving links with China and especially Mexico. Just 16 per cent of Canadians surveyed by Leger say Canada has a good relationship with the U.S., compared to 15 per cent for ties … Read more