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April 19, 2025 8:03 AM

China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course.   The robots from Chinese manufacturers such as D...

April 16, 2025 4:19 PM

China responds to 245% US tariff: “Ask US for details”

Reacting to the White House’s claim that China now faces tariffs of up to 245% on exports to the United States, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged reporters to “ask the US side for specific tax rate figures.”   Addressing a...

April 9, 2025 7:49 PM

China retaliates as Trump trade tariffs kick in

China will impose 84% tariffs on U.S. goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced, its finance ministry said on Wednesday, firing the latest salvo in a global trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's "reciprocal" tarif...

April 3, 2025 2:40 PM

India gains competitive edge amid US tariffs on electronics

India has emerged as a key beneficiary in the first round of reciprocal US tariff announcements, positioning itself ahead of major electronics-exporting nations like China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, according to industry experts. The developm...

April 3, 2025 9:31 AM

Global stocks slump as US tariffs hit tech hardest

Stocks dived and investors scrambled to the safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world's largest economy, upending trade and supply chains. The high-f...

 

Last updated on: 13th May 2025