Donald Trump has repeatedly urged Xi Jinping to call him for discussions about a potential trade deal. But any off-ramp to ...

Also, one key member to the Chinese team that will negotiate with the Trump administration was likely put in place last week, when Li Chenggang was appointed vice commerce minister and trade envoy.

Explore China's resolve against U.S. economic pressure and its strategic moves in global trade. China trade response will be direct ...

China’s Ministry of Commerce warned on Monday, April 21, 2025, that it will retaliate against any country that makes trade ...

In recent weeks, China has made moves including major trade restrictions and diplomatic overtures to retaliate against ...

That same day, Beijing appointed Li Chenggang, a former assistant commerce minister, as China’s new international trade representative. The appointment may signal Beijing is waiting for Trump to ...

President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.

China has rejected Washingtons latest tariff threats, stating it will ignore the U.S.s tariff numbers game, as tensions between the worlds two largest economies continue to escalate. The response ...

Crypto and equities markets fell as US-China trade tensions escalated, with analysts warning of macro-driven volatility until global tariff talks stabilize.

Mr Li Chenggang, 58, a former assistant commerce minister during the first administration of US President Donald Trump, takes over from Mr Wang, 59, the Human Resources and Social Security ...