Amid the rising global discussions on shifting manufacturing away from China, Apple CEO Tim Cook&rsquo;s old video resurfaced on video highlighting why the tech giant has remained committed to the production network of the country.
In the viral clip, which has been widely shared on social media, Cook debunks the popular myth that companies manufacture in China due to cheap labour costs. He explains advantages in China are actually its vast and deeply developed industrial ecosystem.
&ldquo;There is confusion about China. And let me at least give you my opinion. The popular conception is that companies come to China because of low labour costs. I am not sure what part of China they go to, but the truth is China stopped being a low labour cost country many years ago,&rdquo; Cook says in the video.
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The Apple CEO then praises the country&rsquo;s tooling expertise and skilled labour, which makes it vital for the precision manufacturing that are required by Apple products.
&ldquo;The reason is because of the skill, the quantity of skill in one location, and the type of skill it is. It is like the products we do require really advanced tooling and the precision that you have to have in tooling and working with materials that we do are state-of-the-art,&rdquo; he adds.
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He compares the expertise between China and the US in a light-hearted manner, saying, &ldquo;If you look at the US, you could have a meeting of tooling engineers and I&rsquo;m not sure we could fill a room. In China, you could fill multiple football fields.&rdquo;
<h2>Social media reacts</h2>
The video gained a wave of response, with most social media users agreeing with Cook.
Another agreed with Cook, &ldquo;True, it&rsquo;s about scale, speed, and precision. China has a massive pool of highly skilled tooling and manufacturing engineers. It&rsquo;s not just labor, it&rsquo;s a full ecosystem built over decades, with deep supply chains and rapid turnaround that&rsquo;s hard to replicate elsewhere.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;Any manufacturing job requires tremendous discipline. About 20 years back, I interned with a global tyre manufacturer. The level of precision, physical rigour and discipline needed to do that job was simply crazy,&rdquo; said one user.
&ldquo;Totally agree with Tim. Companies exploited China's cheap labour earlier, but it was China's rapid development of manufacturing tech that took it so ahead of the US and Germany's of the world,&rdquo; a person said.
A user noted, &ldquo;This is true. I spoke to my chinease colleagues , employee cost is very high there and at par with advanced nations.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trade war</h2>
The video resurfaced amid the rising trade tensions between the United States and China. US President has imposed 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, to which China retaliated with tariffs of up to 125 per cent on American goods.
Meanwhile, Trump introduced a 10 per cent duty on imports from all other nations, but paused them for several countries for 90 days.
(With inputs from agencies)

In the video, the Apple CEO praises the country’s tooling expertise and skilled labour, which makes it vital for the precision manufacturing that are required by Apple products. World | Trending

Amid the rising global discussions on shifting manufacturing away from China, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s old video resurfaced on video highlighting why the tech giant has remained committed to the production network of the country. In the viral clip, which has been widely shared on social media, Cook debunks the popular myth that companies manufacture in China due to cheap labour costs. He explains advantages in China are actually its vast and deeply developed industrial ecosystem. “There is confusion about China. And let me at least give you my opinion. The popular conception is that companies come to China because of low labour costs. I am not sure what part of China they go to, but the truth is China stopped being a low labour cost country many years ago,” Cook says in the video. Also read | Bangladesh’s fault lines: The cost of deepening defence reliance on China The Apple CEO then praises the country’s tooling expertise and skilled labour, which makes it vital for the precision manufacturing that are required by Apple products. “The reason is because of the skill, the quantity of skill in one location, and the type of skill it is. It is like the products we do require really advanced tooling and the precision that you have to have in tooling and working with materials that we do are state-of-the-art,” he adds. Also read | China sentences nine for defrauding 66,800 Indians in $6.2 million telecom scams He compares the expertise between China and the US in a light-hearted manner, saying, “If you look at the US, you could have a meeting of tooling engineers and I’m not sure we could fill a room. In China, you could fill multiple football fields.” Social media reacts The video gained a wave of response, with most social media users agreeing with Cook. Another agreed with Cook, “True, it’s about scale, speed, and precision. China has a massive pool of highly skilled tooling and manufacturing engineers. It’s not just labor, it’s a full ecosystem built over decades, with deep supply chains and rapid turnaround that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.” Also read | 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption “Any manufacturing job requires tremendous discipline. About 20 years back, I interned with a global tyre manufacturer. The level of precision, physical rigour and discipline needed to do that job was simply crazy,” said one user. “Totally agree with Tim. Companies exploited China's cheap labour earlier, but it was China's rapid development of manufacturing tech that took it so ahead of the US and Germany's of the world,” a person said. A user noted, “This is true. I spoke to my chinease colleagues , employee cost is very high there and at par with advanced nations.” Trade war The video resurfaced amid the rising trade tensions between the United States and China. US President has imposed 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, to which China retaliated with tariffs of up to 125 per cent on American goods. Meanwhile, Trump introduced a 10 per cent duty on imports from all other nations, but paused them for several countries for 90 days. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s old video resurfaces explaining why companies manufacture in China amid trade war

Hong Kong’s once-powerful Democratic Party, a symbol of pro-democracy resistance, is now on the verge of shutting down. After three decades of activism, over 90% of members voted in favor of initiating party dissolution—citing political pressure and shrinking space for opposition in the city.

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Nine people were sentenced to prison in China along with fines for being involved in a telecommunication fraud scheme targeting Indians. The scammers siphoned Rs 517 million ($6.2 million) from 66,800 victims through fake investment platforms and false identities, reported Global Times.
The romance scam targeting Indians was led by a suspect surnamed He, reported Legal Daily. He rented office space in Heze, East China's Shandong Province, in May 2023, where he established the fraud syndicate, recruited members and acquired overseas servers. He liaised with Indian companies, coordinated fund supervision and diverted capital.
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His accomplices trained and managed the scammers, with experienced fraudsters specifically designing communication strategies and coaching employees. Member surnamed Chen was responsible for maintaining the payment channels for the fraudulent investment platform.
<h2>How did they scam Indians?</h2>
&ldquo;I met an Indian on a chat app and learned about the SENEE investment platform. Through messaging, we enticed Indians with promises of 8 percent to 15 percent monthly returns on 1,000-rupee ($12) investments,&rdquo; confessed He, the Global Times reported, citing the Legal Daily.
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&ldquo;When deposits surpassed the promised returns, the scam team would shut down the platform or convert debts into equity to freeze funds,&rdquo; said He.&nbsp;
The scammers then used third-party payment platforms to convert investments into USDT cryptocurrency, exchanging it for RMB or USD while taking a 15 per cent commission.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I portrayed myself as a wealthy Indian woman who achieved success through fund investments,&rdquo; a co-conspirator surnamed Li said. &ldquo;I cultivated relationships with Indian men on social media platforms to entice them into investing in SENEE funds.&rdquo;
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The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations. They engaged targets in relationship-building chats.
To appear credible, they created counterfeit corporate documents like photoshopped trademark registrations, NBFC licenses, and business permits displayed on official-looking websites.
According to the court&rsquo;s findings, 66,800 Indians were defrauded of Rs 517 million between June 1, 2023, and January 13, 2024 &ndash; a span of just over seven months.
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<h2>Perpetrators punished by court</h2>
The court said that the nine defendants, who sought illegal profits through false identities and cyber fraud tactics, created a sophisticated criminal syndicate. Based on their roles and hierarchy within the group, the defendants were sentenced to five to 14 years and nine months in prison, along with fines.
Presiding judge Liu Xilei said China has been intensifying its crackdown on online and telecom fraud. The perpetrators are urged to immediately stop criminal activities and voluntarily surrender to authorities for potential leniency.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India news | Trending | The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations.

Nine people were sentenced to prison in China along with fines for being involved in a telecommunication fraud scheme targeting Indians. The scammers siphoned Rs 517 million ($6.2 million) from 66,800 victims through fake investment platforms and false identities, reported Global Times. The romance scam targeting Indians was led by a suspect surnamed He, reported Legal Daily. He rented office space in Heze, East China's Shandong Province, in May 2023, where he established the fraud syndicate, recruited members and acquired overseas servers. He liaised with Indian companies, coordinated fund supervision and diverted capital. Also read | QR 'quishing' scam: People are falling prey to fake QR codes. What is it? His accomplices trained and managed the scammers, with experienced fraudsters specifically designing communication strategies and coaching employees. Member surnamed Chen was responsible for maintaining the payment channels for the fraudulent investment platform. How did they scam Indians? “I met an Indian on a chat app and learned about the SENEE investment platform. Through messaging, we enticed Indians with promises of 8 percent to 15 percent monthly returns on 1,000-rupee ($12) investments,” confessed He, the Global Times reported, citing the Legal Daily. Also read | What is WhatsApp image scam? Here's how to stay safe and aware from it “When deposits surpassed the promised returns, the scam team would shut down the platform or convert debts into equity to freeze funds,” said He. The scammers then used third-party payment platforms to convert investments into USDT cryptocurrency, exchanging it for RMB or USD while taking a 15 per cent commission. “I portrayed myself as a wealthy Indian woman who achieved success through fund investments,” a co-conspirator surnamed Li said. “I cultivated relationships with Indian men on social media platforms to entice them into investing in SENEE funds.” Also read | Mamata Banerjee reacts to Supreme Court ruling on teacher jobs scam: ‘I can’t accept it' The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations. They engaged targets in relationship-building chats. To appear credible, they created counterfeit corporate documents like photoshopped trademark registrations, NBFC licenses, and business permits displayed on official-looking websites. According to the court’s findings, 66,800 Indians were defrauded of Rs 517 million between June 1, 2023, and January 13, 2024 – a span of just over seven months. Also read | Egg vendor gets Rs 50 crore tax notice due to fraudulent use of PAN, Aadhar Perpetrators punished by court The court said that the nine defendants, who sought illegal profits through false identities and cyber fraud tactics, created a sophisticated criminal syndicate. Based on their roles and hierarchy within the group, the defendants were sentenced to five to 14 years and nine months in prison, along with fines. Presiding judge Liu Xilei said China has been intensifying its crackdown on online and telecom fraud. The perpetrators are urged to immediately stop criminal activities and voluntarily surrender to authorities for potential leniency. (With inputs from agencies)

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And nine people have been sentenced to prison in China for their roles in a telecom fraud ring that duped over 66,000 Indians. The scammers used fake investment platforms and identities to target the victims. In just over 7 months, more than 66,800 Indians were duped with losses totaling 517 million rupees, which is equivalent to 6.2 million US dollars.

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The Red Square in Moscow could witness a historic gathering next month. On May 9th, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, China's Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin may appear together for the first time. Kim is expected to visit Russia in the coming months, fueling speculations that he may join his Chinese and Russian counterparts for the Victory Day parade in Moscow. However, there is no official confirmation on the date or location of Kim's visit. Kim has never made an official trip to Moscow although he traveled to Russia's Far East twice in 2019 and 2023. Watch in for more details!

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The "illusion of solidarity" inside ASEAN breaks in the face of Trump’s tariff threats. A race for bilateral deals is unfolding, with Vietnam at the head of the pack while China observes from a distance. This comes despite Malaysia’s demands for unity. The Southeast Asian bloc’s member states are on the defensive. They are struggling to respond unitedly to Trump’s unpredictable trade policies, which have put the world on edge. Trump’s import taxes on Vietnamese and Cambodian goods are well over 40 percent. While these taxes were suspended for 90 days and a uniform 10 percent charge is in play, China faces 145 percent export duties. Although Southeast Asia has gained a little respite for now, the region is still in danger of economic turmoil. Watch in for more details!

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Mainland Chinese food chains are rapidly increasing in Singapore and it's changing the local food culture. As Chinese food chains rapidly expand across Singapore, local hawker stalls are feeling the heat. With diners increasingly drawn to trendy, spicy mainland flavors, the question arises—can Singapore’s traditional cuisine hold its ground?

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A new bill aimed at securing the future of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-government-aims-to-take-control-of-british-steel-with-emergency-law-8954909" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">British Steel&rsquo;s</a> Scunthorpe plant has passed its first stage in Parliament and is now heading to the House of Lords for further debate.
On Saturday, MPs returned from Easter recess to debate the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site.
<h2>UK&rsquo;s only source of virgin steel?</h2>
The Scunthorpe plant is home to Britain&rsquo;s last remaining blast furnaces capable of producing virgin steel, an essential material used in major infrastructure projects such as buildings and railway lines. Around 2,700 people work at the site, making up about 75% of British Steel&rsquo;s entire workforce.
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This urgent move follows a standoff with the plant&rsquo;s Chinese owner, Jingye, who threatened to shut down operations. The company argued that keeping the furnaces open was costing hundreds of thousands of pounds a day and was no longer &ldquo;financially sustainable&rdquo;.
They also resisted a government proposal to supply the plant with the raw materials needed to continue production, putting jobs and national infrastructure at risk.
<h2>Political pressure and the Trump factor</h2>
The intervention comes at a time when ministers are already facing growing calls to protect the UK steel industry, especially after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Trump&rsquo;s trade policies, calling them the &ldquo;end of the globalisation era&rdquo;, and has vowed to show the benefits of &ldquo;active government&rdquo;. Taking control of the Scunthorpe site is expected to be seen as a step in that direction.
Given that the plant is owned by a Chinese company, the decision to step in may also win favour with the White House. Trump's America First policy has warned against close economic ties with China, especially in sensitive sectors.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no doubt that taking British Steel back into British hands from Chinese ownership will be received favorably by the Trump administration,&rdquo; said Sophia Gaston, UK Foreign Policy Lead at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. &ldquo;Not least of all because the UK makes several steel components for the US defence industry.&rdquo;
<h2>British Steel's connection with India</h2>
British Steel was created in 2016 when Tata Steel sold its struggling long products division in Scunthorpe to private equity firm Greybull Capital for just &pound;1. The business was renamed and later fell into financial trouble, leading the government&rsquo;s insolvency service to step in during 2019.
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It was then acquired by Chinese steelmaker Jingye in 2020, which has operated the site ever since.
The Scunthorpe facility remains a key part of the UK&rsquo;s industrial base, with its virgin steel considered more reliable and of higher quality than recycled steel, which is produced elsewhere in the country.
The next steps for the bill will be closely watched as the future of thousands of workers hangs in the balance.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site.

A new bill aimed at securing the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant has passed its first stage in Parliament and is now heading to the House of Lords for further debate. On Saturday, MPs returned from Easter recess to debate the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill. The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site. UK’s only source of virgin steel? The Scunthorpe plant is home to Britain’s last remaining blast furnaces capable of producing virgin steel, an essential material used in major infrastructure projects such as buildings and railway lines. Around 2,700 people work at the site, making up about 75% of British Steel’s entire workforce. Watch: UK Government aims to take control of British Steel with emergency law This urgent move follows a standoff with the plant’s Chinese owner, Jingye, who threatened to shut down operations. The company argued that keeping the furnaces open was costing hundreds of thousands of pounds a day and was no longer “financially sustainable”. They also resisted a government proposal to supply the plant with the raw materials needed to continue production, putting jobs and national infrastructure at risk. Political pressure and the Trump factor The intervention comes at a time when ministers are already facing growing calls to protect the UK steel industry, especially after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel. Also read: Nippon steel confirms ongoing US steel acquisition talks with Washington Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Trump’s trade policies, calling them the “end of the globalisation era”, and has vowed to show the benefits of “active government”. Taking control of the Scunthorpe site is expected to be seen as a step in that direction. Given that the plant is owned by a Chinese company, the decision to step in may also win favour with the White House. Trump's America First policy has warned against close economic ties with China, especially in sensitive sectors. “There’s no doubt that taking British Steel back into British hands from Chinese ownership will be received favorably by the Trump administration,” said Sophia Gaston, UK Foreign Policy Lead at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. “Not least of all because the UK makes several steel components for the US defence industry.” British Steel's connection with India British Steel was created in 2016 when Tata Steel sold its struggling long products division in Scunthorpe to private equity firm Greybull Capital for just £1. The business was renamed and later fell into financial trouble, leading the government’s insolvency service to step in during 2019. Also read: Canada launches WTO complaint on US steel, aluminium tariffs It was then acquired by Chinese steelmaker Jingye in 2020, which has operated the site ever since. The Scunthorpe facility remains a key part of the UK’s industrial base, with its virgin steel considered more reliable and of higher quality than recycled steel, which is produced elsewhere in the country. The next steps for the bill will be closely watched as the future of thousands of workers hangs in the balance. (With inputs from agencies)

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US on Thursday (Apr 10).&nbsp;
In other news, the US has raised tariffs on China to 145 per cent, targeting fentanyl-related imports.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US on Thursday (Apr 10). In other news, the US has raised tariffs on China to 145 per cent, targeting fentanyl-related imports. Meanwhile, the EU has halted countermeasure plans against the US for 90 days after Trump's U-turn on the matter. Click on the headlines for more First photo of Tahawwur Hussain Rana out; Mumbai terror attack mastermind in NIA custody in Delhi The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US. The attack killed 166 people and over 238 were injured. Here is the first picture of Rana in Indian custody in Delhi. Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10). Europe halts countermeasures plans against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc will adopt countermeasures and plans to keep it on hold for now, 'to give negotiations a chance...if negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in' after Trump's U-turn on the matter. On Wednesday, the European nations gave a go-ahead to the list of measures to target American products. This was in response to the taxes levied on steel and aluminium exports. ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: China open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. ‘Years of sustained, concerted efforts’: How NIA foiled 26/11 ‘mastermind’ Rana’s attempts to evade justice The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday (Apr 10) successfully secured the extradition of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana after “years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice”, the agency said in its first statement after bringing Rana to India from the US. Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies? The mind behind the sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran. Light showers in Delhi NCR bring respite from scorching heat Mercury levels were rising, summer heat was getting unbearable, and it rains! Delhi NCR witnessed a dust storm followed by light showers. Some respite from the heat until it comes to haunt again. From 40°C to now a good dip, straight to 30°C in some areas in the region. US to scan social media for visa, green card? USCIS proposes new rule. Check Details The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now ask applicants for immigration-related benefits to disclose their social media handles under a new proposal. Which means, your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram could get your US visa rejected or revoked. Yes, you heard that right. The proposed measure, as per USCIS notification on March 5, will affect applications for American citizenship, asylum, and green cards. MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain for remainder of IPL 2025 In a massive development surrounding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), veteran gloveman MS Dhoni will lead the franchise in the remainder of IPL 2025 after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow injury, head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed in a statement. Cannes Film Festival 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, selected in Un Certain Regard section Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring Ishan Khatter in the lead, is all set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section. The festival organisers announced the lineup of films on Thursday at a press meet. Ghaywan’s film also features Vishal Jethwa and reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo role. Karan Johar has produced the film.

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With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10).&nbsp;
This increase in tariffs follows a new executive order from US President Donald Trump raising tariffs to 125%, up from 84%.&nbsp;
The last time, Trump raised the tariffs to 125% on Wednesday as China kept on imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US and was not rolling down to negotiate with Trump.
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Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level.
This move has marked yet another escalation in the US trade policy toward China.
Earlier today, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson that Beijing&rsquo;s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,&rdquo; he said during a regular press briefing.
He added that if the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. "Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&rdquo;
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, &ldquo;The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.&rdquo;&nbsp;
WATCH: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-china-war-china-condemns-bullying-as-trumps-104-tariffs-kick-in-vows-resolute-measures-8948105">US-China war: China condemns 'bullying' as Trump's 104% tariffs kick in, vows resolute measures</a>
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance has accused some of Trump's China tariff critics of being "insane".&nbsp;
&ldquo;There is a category of DC insider who wants to fight an actual war with China but also wants China to manufacture much of our critical supply,&rdquo; Vance posted on X.
&ldquo;This is insane,&rdquo; the vice president said, adding, &ldquo;President Trump wants peace, but also wants fair trade and more self-reliance for the American economy.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-stephen-miran-trumps-key-economic-advisor-behind-us-tariff-policies-8948528">Who is Stephen Miran, Trump&rsquo;s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies?</a>
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;
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World: Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed by the US on China, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level.

With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10). This increase in tariffs follows a new executive order from US President Donald Trump raising tariffs to 125%, up from 84%. The last time, Trump raised the tariffs to 125% on Wednesday as China kept on imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US and was not rolling down to negotiate with Trump. Also read: China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations" Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level. This move has marked yet another escalation in the US trade policy toward China. Earlier today, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. Also read: ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war “China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,” he said during a regular press briefing. He added that if the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. "Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.” WATCH: US-China war: China condemns 'bullying' as Trump's 104% tariffs kick in, vows resolute measures Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance has accused some of Trump's China tariff critics of being "insane". “There is a category of DC insider who wants to fight an actual war with China but also wants China to manufacture much of our critical supply,” Vance posted on X. “This is insane,” the vice president said, adding, “President Trump wants peace, but also wants fair trade and more self-reliance for the American economy.” Also read: Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies? (With inputs from agencies)

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