Chinese app changes its name
A viral Chinese app that taps into loneliness is getting a new name.
China
China’s trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump’s tariffs
China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s onslaught of higher tariffs.
U.S. bans new foreign drone models
A new rule by the Federal Communications Commission essentially bans the next generation of Chinese-made drones.
Starbucks forms joint venture with Chinese investment firm
Starbucks says it plans to form a joint venture with investment firm Boyu Capital.
US stocks drift near their record heights as PayPal rallies and Royal Caribbean falls
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record heights on Tuesday.
U.S., China agree to framework deal
Sunday, October 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the framework for a U.S.-China trade deal to avoid imposing an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting
A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.
U.S., China start port fees amid 100% tariff hike threat
Tuesday, October 14, the U.S. and China are imposing new port fees on each other’s ships amid the threat of more tariff hikes.
President Donald Trump announces 100% China tariffs
President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese exports to the United States.
Boeing finalizes deal with China
An agreement between Boeing and China is expected to be finalized soon.
