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Chinese PM sharply denounces use of tariffs

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday sharply criticized the use of tariffs, emphasizing the need for "mutually beneficial cooperation" amid escalating global trade tensions. "Since the beginning of the year, the word tariff has made...

China’s Top AI Coffee Robot Innovator Anno Robot Steals the Spotlight at 2025 World Internet Conference Expo

JIAXING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 World Internet Conference “Light of the Internet” Expo officially opens today in the picturesque water-town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, under the forward-looking theme...

China says it will freeze some tariffs imposed on certain US imports

(MENAFN) China announced on Wednesday that it will suspend additional 24% tariffs on certain American imports for a year, according to reports from state media. The decision follows last week’s summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US...

Japanese PM awaits response to summit proposal with N. Korean Leader

(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s invitation for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not yet elicited a response from Pyongyang, according to reports citing government sources. Takaichi, elected on October 21,...

China postpones return of Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship

(MENAFN) China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft, originally set to return on Wednesday, has had its landing postponed due to a suspected collision with tiny space debris, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced. Analysis and risk assessment...

Japanese military runs first live-fire anti-drone training in US

(MENAFN) For the first time, the Japanese army is carrying out a live-fire training exercise focused on drone interception in the United States, as part of the Rising Thunder joint drill with the US Army. The exercise involves 440 personnel from...

Japan starts survey for construction of possible nuclear power reactor

(MENAFN) Japan has begun a survey to explore the construction of a potential nuclear power reactor, the first such initiative since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, Jiji Press reported. Kansai Electric Power announced Wednesday that it is assessing...

Japan Records 20,703 Welfare Applications in August

(MENAFN) Japan recorded 20,703 welfare applications in August, marking a 3.1% decline from the same month last year, according to data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Although the figure fell year-on-year, it...

Chinese PM criticizes use of tariffs amid intensifying global disputes

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang criticized the growing use of tariffs on Wednesday, calling instead for “mutually beneficial cooperation” as global trade tensions escalate. “Since the beginning of the year, the word tariff has made global...

China Set to Prolong Tariff Relief on U.S. Imports

(MENAFN) China announced Wednesday it will extend a year-long freeze on higher tariff rates affecting United States imports while simultaneously eliminating additional duties on major agricultural commodities, signaling a significant shift in...

India extends its support for Gaza peace plan amid India-Israel talks

(MENAFN) India has voiced support for the US-led Gaza peace plan during high-level discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in New Delhi on Tuesday. “India supports the Gaza peace...

India’s Tax Cuts Fuel Diwali Spending Surge

(MENAFN) India experienced a notable rise in consumer expenditure during Diwali, the country’s largest festival, following recent reductions in consumption taxes, a media outlet reported on Monday, referencing data from retail analytics platform...

China rejects US interference in Nigeria using religion, human rights

(MENAFN) China on Tuesday strongly opposed what it called attempts by the United States to interfere in Nigeria under the guise of “religion and human rights,” following Washington’s warnings of potential military action. Beijing stated that it...

China, Serbia Vow Stronger Military Ties in Key Talks

(MENAFN) Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic on Wednesday in the Chinese capital, underscoring growing defense cooperation between the two nations. Describing the bilateral relationship as...

India’s Russian Crude Imports Rise Despite International Sanctions

(MENAFN) India’s crude oil imports from Russia rose in October compared with the previous month, media reported on Monday, citing preliminary data from analytics firms Kpler and OilX. Kpler estimated India’s Russian crude imports at roughly 1.48...

China, Vietnam Urged to Strengthen Youth Role in Bilateral Ties

(MENAFN) Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on Tuesday encouraged China and Vietnam to motivate their young generations to play a more active role in fostering the development of bilateral relations....

India’s tax slashes lead to surge in spending during Diwali

(MENAFN) India’s recent consumption tax reductions have sparked a notable rise in consumer spending during Diwali, the country’s largest festival, according to a news agency, citing data from retail intelligence platform Bizom. From September 22...

Japan Conducts First Live-Fire Exercise on Drone Interception in U.S.

(MENAFN) The Japanese military is conducting its first live-fire exercise on drone interception in the United States, media reported Tuesday. The training is part of the Rising Thunder joint drill, which involves collaboration between the US Army...

China’s Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Finalizes In-Orbit Handover

(MENAFN) The crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 spacecraft has completed an in-orbit handover with the Shenzhou-21 team aboard the Chinese Space Station, the China Manned Space Agency (CMS) confirmed on Tuesday. In a short ceremony, the two teams...

India, Israel Strengthen Defense Partnership

(MENAFN) India and Israel have entered into a new defense collaboration pact designed to reinforce and expand their bilateral relationship, according to a statement released by New Delhi’s Defense Ministry. The accord was finalized in Tel Aviv on...