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China probes US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

China launched two investigations into US trade practices on Friday, signalling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump's tariffs ahead of his visit in May. The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump earlier this month against multiple countries, including China. A ministry statement said the two Chinese investigations were launched to safeguard the interests of relevant Chinese industries and expressed "firm opposition" to the American probes. One will examine US policies that restrict Chinese goods from entering the United States and that limit US export of advanced technology products to China. The other is focused on barriers to Chinese green energy exports. The probes are expected to take six months and could be extended for another three months if necessary, the ministry said. The Chinese investigations are the latest volley in a long-running trade war and could be bargaining chips to counter any possible

Govt relaxes rules for some state firms to procure key equipment from China

Under the relaxation of the rules, India's largest state-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals can procure 21 types of critical equipment from China, the government order said

Piyush Goyal meets Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao; discusses trade

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao and discussed trade-related issues. The bilateral meeting was held on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon. "Met Mr. Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, on the sidelines of the #WTOMC14. Exchanged views on the MC-14 agenda and discussed bilateral trade matters," Goyal said on a social media post. The meeting is important as India's trade deficit with China crossed USD 100 billion during the 11-month period of this fiscal year. During April-February 2025-26, the country's exports to China increased 37.66 per cent to USD 17.54 billion, while imports rose 15.21 per cent to USD 119.55 billion. Trade deficit has widened to USD 102.01 billion from USD 91.03 billion in April-February 2024-25.

US worried by rise in 'foreigner butchering' scams being run from China

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission said recent crackdowns on scam centers had seen Chinese criminals return home to start smaller-scale operations targeting only foreigners

South Korean PM cancels China visit as energy concerns mount amid Iran war

The last-minute cancellation comes as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is piling pressure on Washington and on major importers of oil, gas and fuels from the Persian Gulf

China to recoup 2% share in Indian FDI after Press Note 3 changes: Report

The amendments to the 'Press Note 3' by the government will help China increase its share in the overall foreign direct investments attracted by India to 2 per cent levels, a report said on Monday. "The change in the rule is expected to increase the share of Chinese funds in overall FDI to more than 2 per cent, the level it stood at before the Press Note 3," the report by Crisil Intelligence said. Between calendar years 2014 and 2019, cumulative FDI inflows from China, including Hong Kong, accounted for about 2 per cent of total FDI, which contracted to 0.27 per cent after the introduction of new rules in Press Note 3. Easing of Press Note 3 norms is expected to unlock a pipeline of pending proposals, potentially driving a near-term uptick in inflows from China, including Hong Kong, it said. The entity expects the government move to accelerate FDI inflows into India, strengthening its domestic capabilities and reducing reliance on imports. The government first introduced the rules

DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rayon yarn imports from China

DGTR recommended anti-dumping duties on viscose rayon filament yarn above 75 deniers imported from China, a type of man-made fibre widely used ‌in textiles

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver

Limited relief opens door to new buyers amid global supply crunch

India, China bear brunt of Trump admin's tougher visa policies: Report

India and China bore the maximum brunt of tougher immigration policy unveiled by the Trump administration which issued 2.5 lakh fewer visas in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to a media report. From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11 per cent fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March. These visas are generally issued for students, workers, and family members of citizens and legal residents. The 11 per cent drop doesn't include tourist visas, which also fell during the same period, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. According to the report, visas for Chinese and Indian nationals fell by about 84,000 compared with the same period in 2024, largely reflecting a drop-off in international students and workers from those countries. Business and tourism visas declined by about 3.4 per cent in the first eight

China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign companies

China will focus on promoting high-quality development and continue to create a favourable business environment so that companies coming to China can develop with confidence and achieve great success

Apple CEO praises Chinese developers, partners amid Beijing's pressure

Cook, speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, praised the innovations of Chinese developers and the automation at the country's manufacturing facilities

The Gulf war is now a global crisis: Russia, China emerge as winners

Israel has used its deep relationship with the United States (US) to emerge as the strongest and most advanced military power in the West Asia/Gulf region

China urges to end West Asia conflict, warns of global economic impact

That war resulted in years of chaos and instability and created a power vacuum that led to the rise of the Islamic State terrorist group

US charges Super Micro co-founder with smuggling AI chips to China

Super Micro's shares plummeted more than 20% in pre-market trading

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new envoy

China on Friday welcomed the appointment of veteran diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador, expressing hope that he will make a positive contribution to the sustained improvement of Sino-India ties. Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is currently serving as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The 56-year-old diplomat was Thursday appointed as India's new envoy to China. He will succeed Pradeep Kumar Rawat. He is expected to take up the new assignment shortly. Reacting to Doraiswami's appointment, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing that envoys are an important bridge for fostering friendly and cooperative relations between nations. China welcomes India's new ambassador and will provide all facilitation to take up his post in China and looks forward to his positive role in improving India-China relations, Lin said, while replying to a question on Doraiswami's appointment. "I noted that Ambass

Who will win AI war: China or US? Jefferies’ Chris Wood answers | Business News | Share market news

The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven trade, which has dominated the stock markets, especially in the United States (US) could come under the lens this year, Christopher Wood, global head of equity

India recommends $3,453/MT anti-dumping duty on Chinese DASDA imports

India trade remedies authority has recommended an anti-dumping duty of $3,453 per metric ton on imports from China of DASDA

Why tiny atomic clocks are key to China's next-gen warfare ambitions

China has built a tiny, highly accurate atomic clock that could boost drones, missiles and satellite navigation, highlighting how precise timing is becoming crucial in modern warfare systems

India appoints seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as ambassador to China

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami was on Thursday appointed as India's new ambassador to China, a move that comes amid efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties that came under severe strain following the over four-year military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is currently serving as Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He will succeed Pradeep Kumar Rawat. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Doraiswami is expected to take up the new assignment shortly. In the last few months, India and China have stepped up efforts to stabilise their relations, seeking a reset after the 2020 military standoff in the Galwan Valley plunged ties to the lowest point in decades. The military stand-off effectively ended in October 2024. An alumnus of Delhi University with a master's degree in history, Doraiswami worked as a journalist for a year before joining the IFS. Following his in-service training in New Delhi (1992-1993

EU proposes 'EU Inc' plan to boost startups against US and China

While the EU proposal to operate under a single set of EU rules is available to any European businesses, it is mainly aimed at new companies with innovative technologies to help them scale up