Tensions are flaring up at the South China Sea after Taiwan. The Philippines has now raised an alarm over China's increasing aggression and dangerous maneuvers at the disputed waters. These are the images of the Philippines Coast Guard confronting a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, which it claims entered into the exclusive economic zone of the country.

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US President Donald Trump warned of a new 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn&rsquo;t back down from its latest trade move by Tuesday (Apr 8).
In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs.
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her country would &ldquo;not rule out&rdquo; imposing reciprocal tariffs on US goods.
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US President Donald Trump warned of a new 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn’t back down from its latest trade move by Tuesday (Apr 8). In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her country would “not rule out” imposing reciprocal tariffs on US goods. Click on the headlines for more 'Any country that retaliates..': Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs if Beijing doesn't drop retaliatory tariffs by April 8 US President Donald Trump has warned he will introduce a new 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn’t back down from its latest trade move. The deadline he’s set is Tuesday, 8 April. Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Iran with US President Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss a range of issues, including tariffs, Iran, Israel’s war in Gaza and hostage release efforts. The Israeli leader is also expected to discuss relations with Turkey and the international criminal court, which accused him of war crimes. Mexico ‘does not rule out’ reciprocal tariffs on US goods, says President Claudia Sheinbaum Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday (Apr 7) said that her country would “not rule out” imposing reciprocal tariffs on US goods. The top US trading partner is hit by sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on its automobiles, steel and aluminum. Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump, asks for review of tariffs, more talks Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a telephone conversation with President Donald Trump for about 25 minutes on Monday and sought a review of the tariffs imposed by the US besides further talks to defuse the situation. What is Israeli ‘kill zone’ where IDF troops razed all structures for ‘clear line of sight’ Israeli troops demolished almost every structure and flattened huge swathes of land inside the perimeter of Gaza after they were directed to turn the area into a “kill zone” where anybody who entered was an easy target, said some soldiers who worked on the plan in testimony. ‘We support your agenda’: Bangladesh’s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing? Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus has written to US President Donald Trump for a three-month pause on recently imposed tariffs. Trump's tariffs on the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer have hit hard. ‘Led by a clownshow’: Report claims Trump weighing 90-day tariff pause for all but China; White House calls it ‘false’ Multiple media reports on Monday (April 07) claimed that US President Donald Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China, but the White House quickly labelled the story “false”. Sensex, Nifty bleed while Pakistan suspends trading amid Trump’s trade war Stock markets around the world crashed on Monday as growing fears of a global recession hit investor confidence. The sharp correction in world markets came after US President Donald Trump imposed new trade tariffs. Kiara Advani to make her debut at Met Gala 2025 Mommy-to-be Kiara Advani is all set to make her debut at the Met Gala 2025. Over the year’s fashion’s biggest night has witnessed several Indian celebrities making their debut on the coveted red carpet. From Deepika Padukone to Priyanka Chopra to Alia Bhatt, Bollywood beauties have made their presence felt at the gala, and now, Kiara’s name will be added to the list. IPL 2025 | Sai Kishore's new carrom ball-like variation could be turning point for left-arm spinners - WATCH The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has been a platform for the players across the world to showcase their talent, especially the Indian players. The league also serves as a tournament real-time international level match vibes for players to experience pressure, expectations and teaches them to handle nerves as well. Many players, both uncapped and seasoned, also try out different changes/variations they have made to their game in the league to have an impact.

Top 10 world news: Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs; Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington, and more

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> has warned he will introduce a new 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn&rsquo;t back down from its latest trade move. The deadline he&rsquo;s set is Tuesday, 8 April. 
Trump's latest tariff will take up the total levies on China to 104 per cent. On April 02, Trump announced 34 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods as part of levies imposed on most US trade partners, bringing the total duties on China this year to 54%.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-weighing-90-day-tariff-pause-for-all-but-china-white-house-calls-it-false-8936416" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Led by a clownshow&rsquo;: Report claims Trump weighing 90-day tariff pause for all but China; White House calls it &lsquo;false&rsquo;</a>
Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, saying, &ldquo;Yesterday, China issued Retaliatory Tariffs of 34%, on top of their already record setting Tariffs, Non-Monetary Tariffs, Illegal Subsidization of companies, and massive long term Currency Manipulation, despite my warning that any country that Retaliates against the U.S. by issuing additional Tariffs, above and beyond their already existing long term Tariff abuse of our Nation, will be immediately met with new and substantially higher Tariffs, over and above those initially set.&rdquo;<iframe width="600" height="" style="max-width: 100%; border: 0;" src="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114297331052690348/embed" class="truthsocial-embed" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
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&ldquo;If China does not withdraw its 34% increase... by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th,&rdquo; he added.
He also warned that all ongoing talks with China would be cancelled, and the US would begin negotiations with other countries instead.
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<h2>Trump keeps pressure on Beijing</h2>
Earlier on Monday, Trump called China &ldquo;the biggest abuser of them all&rdquo;, accusing it of taking advantage of the US for years. He criticised Beijing for raising tariffs while ignoring his earlier warnings.
In another Truth Social post, he wrote: &ldquo;China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long-term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-china-biggest-abuser-as-markets-crash-tariffs-beijing-8935566">&lsquo;Didn&rsquo;t heed my warning&rsquo;: Trump calls China &lsquo;biggest abuser&rsquo; as markets crash; Beijing slams US &lsquo;bullying&rsquo;</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: On April 02, Trump announced 34 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods as part of levies imposed on most US trade partners, bringing the total duties on China this year to 54%.

US President Donald Trump has warned he will introduce a new 50% tariff on Chinese imports if China doesn’t back down from its latest trade move. The deadline he’s set is Tuesday, 8 April. Trump's latest tariff will take up the total levies on China to 104 per cent. On April 02, Trump announced 34 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods as part of levies imposed on most US trade partners, bringing the total duties on China this year to 54%. Also read: ‘Led by a clownshow’: Report claims Trump weighing 90-day tariff pause for all but China; White House calls it ‘false’ Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, saying, “Yesterday, China issued Retaliatory Tariffs of 34%, on top of their already record setting Tariffs, Non-Monetary Tariffs, Illegal Subsidization of companies, and massive long term Currency Manipulation, despite my warning that any country that Retaliates against the U.S. by issuing additional Tariffs, above and beyond their already existing long term Tariff abuse of our Nation, will be immediately met with new and substantially higher Tariffs, over and above those initially set.” “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase... by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th,” he added. He also warned that all ongoing talks with China would be cancelled, and the US would begin negotiations with other countries instead. Also read: Sensex, Nifty bleed while Pakistan suspends trading amid Trump’s trade war Trump keeps pressure on Beijing Earlier on Monday, Trump called China “the biggest abuser of them all”, accusing it of taking advantage of the US for years. He criticised Beijing for raising tariffs while ignoring his earlier warnings. In another Truth Social post, he wrote: “China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long-term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate.” Also read: ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’ (With inputs from agencies)

'Any country that retaliates..': Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs if Beijing doesn't back down

Multiple media reports on Monday (April 07) claimed that US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladeshs-yunus-pleads-with-trump-to-pause-tariffs-for-3-months-what-is-india-doing-8935878">Donald Trump</a> was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China, but the White House quickly labelled the story &ldquo;false&rdquo;.
The news, initially reported by Bloomberg, appeared to contradict comments made by top White House trade adviser Peter Navarro earlier the same day.
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Wrong. Fake News. <a href="https://t.co/XOLyli5AOS">https://t.co/XOLyli5AOS</a>
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A user on X posted, &ldquo;Trump is now considering a 90-day pause in tariffs for all countries except China, according to Bloomberg. What a sh-tshow! Peter Navarro was literally on multiple shows this morning saying the opposite. Looks like Trump may have realised that this mess is terrible for the economy. The uncertainty will still hurt us all though.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladeshs-yunus-pleads-with-trump-to-pause-tariffs-for-3-months-what-is-india-doing-8935878" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;We support your agenda&rsquo;: Bangladesh&rsquo;s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing?</a>
In a follow-up post, the same user added, &ldquo;Now reports indicate that this may not be true, and there may not be a 90-day pause. The market is now back down, and more chaos continues. What an utter mess. I feel we are being led by a clownshow.&rdquo;
<h2>China will have to change</h2>
President Trump continued to target China on Monday, calling it &ldquo;the biggest abuser of them all.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladeshs-yunus-pleads-with-trump-to-pause-tariffs-for-3-months-what-is-india-doing-8935878" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;We support your agenda&rsquo;: Bangladesh&rsquo;s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing?</a>
On Truth Social, Trump wrote, &ldquo;Countries from all over the World are talking to us. Tough but fair parameters are being set. Spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister this morning. He is sending a top team to negotiate! They have treated the U.S. very poorly on Trade. They don&rsquo;t take our cars, but we take MILLIONS of theirs. Likewise Agriculture, and many other &lsquo;things.&rsquo; It all has to change, but especially with CHINA!!!&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-china-biggest-abuser-as-markets-crash-tariffs-beijing-8935566" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Didn&rsquo;t heed my warning&rsquo;: Trump calls China &lsquo;biggest abuser&rsquo; as markets crash; Beijing slams US &lsquo;bullying&rsquo;</a>
He also criticised Beijing for retaliating with new tariffs, &ldquo;Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION, and the long time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place. This is despite the fact that the biggest abuser of them all, China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: US President Trump continued to target China on Monday, calling it “the biggest abuser of them all,” adding in a separate post, "It all has to change."

Multiple media reports on Monday (April 07) claimed that US President Donald Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China, but the White House quickly labelled the story “false”. The news, initially reported by Bloomberg, appeared to contradict comments made by top White House trade adviser Peter Navarro earlier the same day. Wrong. Fake News. https://t.co/XOLyli5AOS — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2025 A user on X posted, “Trump is now considering a 90-day pause in tariffs for all countries except China, according to Bloomberg. What a sh-tshow! Peter Navarro was literally on multiple shows this morning saying the opposite. Looks like Trump may have realised that this mess is terrible for the economy. The uncertainty will still hurt us all though.” Also read: ‘We support your agenda’: Bangladesh’s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing? In a follow-up post, the same user added, “Now reports indicate that this may not be true, and there may not be a 90-day pause. The market is now back down, and more chaos continues. What an utter mess. I feel we are being led by a clownshow.” China will have to change President Trump continued to target China on Monday, calling it “the biggest abuser of them all.” Also read: ‘We support your agenda’: Bangladesh’s Yunus pleads with Trump to pause tariffs for 3 months. What is India doing? On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Countries from all over the World are talking to us. Tough but fair parameters are being set. Spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister this morning. He is sending a top team to negotiate! They have treated the U.S. very poorly on Trade. They don’t take our cars, but we take MILLIONS of theirs. Likewise Agriculture, and many other ‘things.’ It all has to change, but especially with CHINA!!!” Also read: ‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’ He also criticised Beijing for retaliating with new tariffs, “Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION, and the long time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place. This is despite the fact that the biggest abuser of them all, China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Led by a clownshow’: Report claims Trump weighing 90-day tariff pause for all but China; White House calls it ‘false’

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US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-global-stock-market-update-latest-asian-indian-freefall-us-recession-trade-war-reciprocal-tariffs-8935169" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> launched a fresh attack on China on Monday (April 7), labelling it &ldquo;the biggest abuser&rdquo; of tariffs. Trump's comments come as European and Asian markets crash due to the impact of his sweeping tariffs announced on Wednesday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump defended the sweeping tariffs he announced last week, which have shaken markets across Europe and Asia. He claimed the US was finally collecting &ldquo;billions of dollars a week&rdquo; from what he described as &ldquo;abusing countries.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION,&rdquo; Trump wrote.
&ldquo;The long-time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place. This is despite the fact that the biggest abuser of them all, China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long-term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate,&rdquo; he said.
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Trump went on to blame past American leaders for allowing other nations to exploit the US economically.
&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve made enough, for decades, taking advantage of the Good OL&rsquo; USA! Our past 'leaders' are to blame for allowing this, and so much else, to happen to our Country. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he added.
<h2>China responds with sharp rebuke</h2>
Earlier on Monday, during a press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticised Trump&rsquo;s tariff measures as &ldquo;bullying&rdquo; and warned against the use of threats and pressure.
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&ldquo;The tariffs are typical unilateralism and protectionism, and economic bullying,&rdquo; Lin said.
He described the US tariff strategy, framed as &ldquo;reciprocal,&rdquo; as a self-serving move that harms other nations, especially developing countries.
&ldquo;The abuse of tariffs by the United States is tantamount to depriving countries, especially those in the Global South, of their right to development,&rdquo; Lin added.
He also pointed to growing inequality within and between countries, blaming the United States for deepening the divide.
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<h2>Market fallout after Trump's tariffs</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s announcement of what his administration has dubbed the biggest tariff package in a century has crashed the financial markets. The sharp increase in tariffs on imports from numerous countries, including a 34% rise in Chinese goods, has led to a major sell-off across global exchanges.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a post on Truth Social, Trump defended the sweeping tariffs he announced last week, which have shaken markets across Europe and Asia.

US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on China on Monday (April 7), labelling it “the biggest abuser” of tariffs. Trump's comments come as European and Asian markets crash due to the impact of his sweeping tariffs announced on Wednesday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump defended the sweeping tariffs he announced last week, which have shaken markets across Europe and Asia. He claimed the US was finally collecting “billions of dollars a week” from what he described as “abusing countries.” “Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION,” Trump wrote. “The long-time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place. This is despite the fact that the biggest abuser of them all, China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long-term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate,” he said. Also read: Blood on the trading floor: Trump tariff 'medicine' makes global markets sick with selloff fever Trump went on to blame past American leaders for allowing other nations to exploit the US economically. “They’ve made enough, for decades, taking advantage of the Good OL’ USA! Our past 'leaders' are to blame for allowing this, and so much else, to happen to our Country. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he added. China responds with sharp rebuke Earlier on Monday, during a press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticised Trump’s tariff measures as “bullying” and warned against the use of threats and pressure. Also read: China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war' “The tariffs are typical unilateralism and protectionism, and economic bullying,” Lin said. He described the US tariff strategy, framed as “reciprocal,” as a self-serving move that harms other nations, especially developing countries. “The abuse of tariffs by the United States is tantamount to depriving countries, especially those in the Global South, of their right to development,” Lin added. He also pointed to growing inequality within and between countries, blaming the United States for deepening the divide. Also read: Obama Rising: Trump third term dreams can open path for Barack Obama's return. But ex-prez is already a threat because... Market fallout after Trump's tariffs Trump’s announcement of what his administration has dubbed the biggest tariff package in a century has crashed the financial markets. The sharp increase in tariffs on imports from numerous countries, including a 34% rise in Chinese goods, has led to a major sell-off across global exchanges. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Didn’t heed my warning’: Trump calls China ‘biggest abuser’ as markets crash; Beijing slams US ‘bullying’

China on Monday (Apr 7) commented on the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump and said that the US was aiming for "hegemony in the name of reciprocity" through its massive tariffs programme.
"The US is seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity, sacrificing the legitimate interests of all countries to serve its own selfish interests, and prioritising the US over international rules," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, adding, "This is typical unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying."
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As the Chinese imposed retaliatory tariffs, Trump responded on Truth Social and said: "CHINA PLAYED IT WRONG, THEY PANICKED &ndash; THE ONE THING THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO!"
A report in The Guardian quoted Wang Wen, the dean of Renmin University of China&rsquo;s Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies who said, "China will never give in to Trump, but it does not exclude cooperation with the United States at the level of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. China knows that cooperation is not sought, but fought for." Wang alos added that China&rsquo;s response was &ldquo;restrained&rdquo; and limited to trade measures.
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<h2 data-type="paragraph" class="emotion-k3zb6l-Paragraph e1e4oisd0">Trump's tariff announcements led to market slump</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s announcement on Wednesday (Apr 2) led to a plunge in world financial markets and fuelled fears of a global recession. Despite massive dips in American as well as global markets, Trump defended his tariff strategy and said that the dips showcased that the "medicine" of his trade tariff strategy was working.
"Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington from a weekend of golfing in Florida, adding that trade partners are "coming to the table" and "want to talk."
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | China on Monday (Apr 7) said that the US was aiming for "hegemony in the name of reciprocity" through its massive tariffs programme by US President Donald Trump

China on Monday (Apr 7) commented on the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump and said that the US was aiming for "hegemony in the name of reciprocity" through its massive tariffs programme. "The US is seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity, sacrificing the legitimate interests of all countries to serve its own selfish interests, and prioritising the US over international rules," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, adding, "This is typical unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying." Read More | Donald Trump says 'TikTok deal was close', claims 'China changed because of tariffs' Donald Trump imposed 54 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods and in response, China imposed a retaliatory 34% tariff on all imports from the United States. Additionally, China’s commerce ministry also said that it would impose more restrictions on the export of rare earths, which are used in hi-tech manufacturing such as batteries and electric vehicles. In its first reaction to the tariffs, China’s State Council Tariff Commission said, "This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice." Read More | Trump says 'sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something' as markets tumble As the Chinese imposed retaliatory tariffs, Trump responded on Truth Social and said: "CHINA PLAYED IT WRONG, THEY PANICKED – THE ONE THING THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO!" A report in The Guardian quoted Wang Wen, the dean of Renmin University of China’s Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies who said, "China will never give in to Trump, but it does not exclude cooperation with the United States at the level of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. China knows that cooperation is not sought, but fought for." Wang alos added that China’s response was “restrained” and limited to trade measures. Read More | Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring the world like 1987 Trump's tariff announcements led to market slump Trump’s announcement on Wednesday (Apr 2) led to a plunge in world financial markets and fuelled fears of a global recession. Despite massive dips in American as well as global markets, Trump defended his tariff strategy and said that the dips showcased that the "medicine" of his trade tariff strategy was working. "Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington from a weekend of golfing in Florida, adding that trade partners are "coming to the table" and "want to talk." Read More | China assures US firms of protected rights amidst trade tensions (With inputs from agencies)

China on tariffs: 'US seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity in trade war'

United States President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that China would have approved the deal in 15 minutes if he had given a cut in tariffs.
When asked about a report that there was about to be a deal on TikTok but China changed its mind, Trump responded, "The report is that we had a deal, pretty much for Tiktok, not a deal, but pretty close, and then China changed the deal because of tariffs. If I gave a little cut in tariffs, they'd approve that deal in 15 minutes, which shows you the power of tariffs."
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Last week, Trump announced that China would face a 34 per cent tariff. Following Trump's announcement, China announced it would impose reciprocal 34 percent tariffs on all imports from the US on April 10, CNN reported. Donald Trump on Friday said that his administration had been working on a deal to "save TikTok" and that he would sign an executive order to keep the app operational for an additional 75 days.
Sharing a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "My administration has been working very hard on a deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days."
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Trump expressed hope that discussions with China would continue in "good faith," acknowledging that China was displeased with the US reciprocal tariffs. He defended these tariffs as essential for ensuring fair and balanced trade between the two countries. Trump emphasised that the goal was to prevent TikTok from "going dark." "We hope to continue working in good faith with China, who I understand are not very happy about our reciprocal tariffs (Necessary for fair and balanced trade between China and the USA!). This proves that tariffs are the most powerful economic tool and very important to our national security! We do not want TikTok to "go dark." We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the deal. Thank you for your attention to this matter," he further said in a post on Truth Social.
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According to a CNN report, Trump's announcement came just one day before the ban was set to go into effect, after Trump delayed it by an initial 75 days when he took office in January. Last year, former US President Joe Biden enacted a law mandating that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, based in China, sell off the app or face a ban in the US due to national security concerns.
While the law was initially scheduled to take effect in January, Trump announced he would postpone its enforcement in an effort to negotiate an agreement that would keep the app "alive." A ByteDance spokesperson said the TikTok parent company "has been in discussion with the US government regarding a potential solution for TikTok US." In a statement, a ByteDance spokesperson said, "An agreement has not been executed. There are key matters to be resolved. Any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese law."&nbsp;
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World | US President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to reciprocal tariffs.

United States President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that China would have approved the deal in 15 minutes if he had given a cut in tariffs. When asked about a report that there was about to be a deal on TikTok but China changed its mind, Trump responded, "The report is that we had a deal, pretty much for Tiktok, not a deal, but pretty close, and then China changed the deal because of tariffs. If I gave a little cut in tariffs, they'd approve that deal in 15 minutes, which shows you the power of tariffs." Read More | Measles outbreak in US: Third death reported as unvaccinated child dies in West Texas Last week, Trump announced that China would face a 34 per cent tariff. Following Trump's announcement, China announced it would impose reciprocal 34 percent tariffs on all imports from the US on April 10, CNN reported. Donald Trump on Friday said that his administration had been working on a deal to "save TikTok" and that he would sign an executive order to keep the app operational for an additional 75 days. Sharing a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "My administration has been working very hard on a deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days." Read More | Trump says 'sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something' as markets tumble Trump expressed hope that discussions with China would continue in "good faith," acknowledging that China was displeased with the US reciprocal tariffs. He defended these tariffs as essential for ensuring fair and balanced trade between the two countries. Trump emphasised that the goal was to prevent TikTok from "going dark." "We hope to continue working in good faith with China, who I understand are not very happy about our reciprocal tariffs (Necessary for fair and balanced trade between China and the USA!). This proves that tariffs are the most powerful economic tool and very important to our national security! We do not want TikTok to "go dark." We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the deal. Thank you for your attention to this matter," he further said in a post on Truth Social. Read More | WHO warns reduced aid could have 'pandemic-like effect' leading to pregnancy deaths According to a CNN report, Trump's announcement came just one day before the ban was set to go into effect, after Trump delayed it by an initial 75 days when he took office in January. Last year, former US President Joe Biden enacted a law mandating that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, based in China, sell off the app or face a ban in the US due to national security concerns. While the law was initially scheduled to take effect in January, Trump announced he would postpone its enforcement in an effort to negotiate an agreement that would keep the app "alive." A ByteDance spokesperson said the TikTok parent company "has been in discussion with the US government regarding a potential solution for TikTok US." In a statement, a ByteDance spokesperson said, "An agreement has not been executed. There are key matters to be resolved. Any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese law." Read More | TikTok stays, for now: Trump 'saves' TikTok from 'going dark' in US, offers to 'work with' China to close a deal Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Donald Trump says 'TikTok deal was close', claims 'China changed because of tariffs'

China faces fast-rising rates of obesity, with the government saying more than half of adults are already classified as overweight. Rapid urbanisation and economic development have led to more sedentary lifestyles.

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Tensions between China and Taiwan have intensified as the PLA’s Shandong aircraft carrier conducted maneuvers east of Taiwan. Experts believe China is simulating countermeasures against US warships amid the largest military drills in the Taiwan Strait this week. Watch this to know more!

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Tensions between China and the Philippines are on the rise once again, and this time over allegations of espionage. This comes after Chinese state media reported the arrest of three Filipino nationals, accusing them of working with Philippine intelligence to gather classified military information. The arrests were made public on Thursday, with video footage showing the three individuals being questioned by Chinese authorities.

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China has detained three Filipinos on charges of espionage, claiming they confessed to working with Philippine intelligence. Manila strongly denies the accusations, calling the individuals ordinary citizens. The incident adds fuel to growing diplomatic tensions between the two nations in an already volatile region.

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US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sent-in-error-trump-administration-accidentally-tells-ukrainian-refugees-to-leave-us-in-email-blunder-8928424" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> on Saturday downplayed the effect of China's retaliatory tariffs, saying that "China has been hit much harder than the USA."
Taking on Truth Social on Saturday, the US President said, "China has been hit much harder than the USA, not even close. They, and many other nations, have treated us unsustainably badly."&nbsp;
"We have been the dumb and helpless 'whipping post,' but not any longer. We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before. Already, more than FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS OF INVESTMENT, and rising fast! THIS IS AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION, AND WE WILL WIN," Trump said.
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Trump also seemed to backflip from his earlier claim that the US doesn't need to worry about the impact of 'tarrifs', saying, "HANG TOUGH, it won&rsquo;t be easy, but the end result will be historic. We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
<h2>China imposes tariffs on the United States</h2>
Beijing on Friday (April 04), announced steep retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping trade measures.
Starting April 10, China will impose 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States. In a strongly worded statement, China&rsquo;s State Council Tariff Commission described the move as a direct response to what it called Washington&rsquo;s aggressive and unfair trade actions.
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&ldquo;This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China&rsquo;s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,&rdquo; the Commission said.
Trump quickly reacted on Truth Social, accusing China of misjudging the situation.
&ldquo;CHINA PLAYED IT WRONG, THEY PANICKED - THE ONE THING THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO!&rdquo; he wrote, slamming Beijing&rsquo;s decision to retaliate.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Taking on Truth Social on Saturday, the US President said, "China has been hit much harder than the USA, not even close. They, and many other nations, have treated us unsustainably badly."

US President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed the effect of China's retaliatory tariffs, saying that "China has been hit much harder than the USA." Taking on Truth Social on Saturday, the US President said, "China has been hit much harder than the USA, not even close. They, and many other nations, have treated us unsustainably badly." "We have been the dumb and helpless 'whipping post,' but not any longer. We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before. Already, more than FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS OF INVESTMENT, and rising fast! THIS IS AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION, AND WE WILL WIN," Trump said. Also read: Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington this week, first foreign leader to discuss tariffs in person Trump also seemed to backflip from his earlier claim that the US doesn't need to worry about the impact of 'tarrifs', saying, "HANG TOUGH, it won’t be easy, but the end result will be historic. We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" China imposes tariffs on the United States Beijing on Friday (April 04), announced steep retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade measures. Starting April 10, China will impose 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States. In a strongly worded statement, China’s State Council Tariff Commission described the move as a direct response to what it called Washington’s aggressive and unfair trade actions. Also read: Trump in touch with India and two other nations to negotiate trade deals that could revise tariffs: Report “This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,” the Commission said. Trump quickly reacted on Truth Social, accusing China of misjudging the situation. “CHINA PLAYED IT WRONG, THEY PANICKED - THE ONE THING THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO!” he wrote, slamming Beijing’s decision to retaliate. (With inputs from agencies)

'China has been hit much harder': Trump downplays Beijing's retaliatory tariffs but admits trade war 'won’t be easy'

#Gravitas A top U.S. General in his testimony said that China has mastered the use of directed energy, radio frequency, and other such advanced weapon systems that he claims threaten U.S. activities in space.

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As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-hit-uninhabited-islands-territories-with-no-economy-check-details-8922197">tariffs</a>, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10.
It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests.
&ldquo;This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China&rsquo;s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,&rdquo; China&rsquo;s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs.
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Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards.
Moreover, China&rsquo;s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies.&nbsp;
"The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement.
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The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. &nbsp;
US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they&rsquo;re only about half of what other countries charge the US.
"We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said.
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World: China announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US

As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's tariffs, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10. It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests. “This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,” China’s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs. Also read: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs hit ‘tariff king’ India: Could they cost PM Modi his next term? Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards. Moreover, China’s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies. "The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement. Also read: Want to avoid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs? Trump himself has a ‘simple’ solution for world leaders The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day". The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they’re only about half of what other countries charge the US. "We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said. Also read: Trump’s ‘kind reciprocal’ tariffs explained: See how much India, China, Japan, and others will pay. FULL LIST (With inputs from agencies)

'Typical unilateral bullying practice': China hits back at US with 34% tariffs on American goods from April 10

A bizarre incident unfolded on a flight in China recently, where two women got into a physical fight with each other. However, the person who ended up bearing the brunt was a flight attendant who got bitten in the bickering.
The flight was delayed after two female passengers got into a fight over "body odour" and "the smell of perfume". The incident happened on Shenzhen Airlines on April 1. The airline released a statement saying that the angry scenes unfolded as the plane was ready to take off from Shenzhen for Shanghai.
Two women sitting next to each other started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. An argument ensued, and the second one got angry and objected to her strong perfume smell.
Shenzhen Business News reported that the argument soon turned violent, and the two got into a physical fight. The flight attendants tried to stop the women. There were two male attendants and two female attendants.
However, the incident turned even nastier, and one of the women ended up biting a female attendant.
A video of the incident is going viral on social media where one of the flight attendants can be heard shouting, &ldquo;Open your mouth. You have bitten me!&rdquo;
<h2>Flight attendant taken to hospital&nbsp;</h2>
The airline said that the attendant was taken to a hospital and is in a "non-serious condition."
The female passengers were also removed from the flight by the police. Everyone else on board also suffered as they were asked to get off the flight. They reboarded after two hours, causing a massive delay.
The airline said, &ldquo;Shenzhen Airlines does its best to safeguard the legal rights of both passengers and its employees. We call on passengers to obey the rules and take your trips in a civilized manner.&rdquo;

Two women sitting next to each other on a Shenzhen Airlines flight started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. World Trending

A bizarre incident unfolded on a flight in China recently, where two women got into a physical fight with each other. However, the person who ended up bearing the brunt was a flight attendant who got bitten in the bickering. The flight was delayed after two female passengers got into a fight over "body odour" and "the smell of perfume". The incident happened on Shenzhen Airlines on April 1. The airline released a statement saying that the angry scenes unfolded as the plane was ready to take off from Shenzhen for Shanghai. Two women sitting next to each other started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. An argument ensued, and the second one got angry and objected to her strong perfume smell. Shenzhen Business News reported that the argument soon turned violent, and the two got into a physical fight. The flight attendants tried to stop the women. There were two male attendants and two female attendants. However, the incident turned even nastier, and one of the women ended up biting a female attendant. A video of the incident is going viral on social media where one of the flight attendants can be heard shouting, “Open your mouth. You have bitten me!” Flight attendant taken to hospital The airline said that the attendant was taken to a hospital and is in a "non-serious condition." The female passengers were also removed from the flight by the police. Everyone else on board also suffered as they were asked to get off the flight. They reboarded after two hours, causing a massive delay. The airline said, “Shenzhen Airlines does its best to safeguard the legal rights of both passengers and its employees. We call on passengers to obey the rules and take your trips in a civilized manner.”

Rowdy female passenger bites flight attendant following 'body odour' brawl

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.&nbsp;
The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.&nbsp;
The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule.
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<h2>A twist</h2>
However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position.&nbsp;
If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China.
Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals.&nbsp;
Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates.&nbsp;
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However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China.&nbsp;
This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China.
The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong.
The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending.
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<h2>What could be the reason behind it?</h2>
The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents.
The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War.&nbsp;
According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

world: The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families. The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter. Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule. Also read: 'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming... A twist However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position. If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China. Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals. Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates. Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China. This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China. The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong. The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending. Also read: Tesla's European sales plunge amidst anti-Musk sentiment and Chinese competition What could be the reason behind it? The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents. The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War. According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets. Also read: What is Sahyog? Is it really backdoor censorship? No interim relief for Musk's X on content takedown in India amid 'Sahyog portal' row (With inputs from agencies)

Trump government bans US officials from dating Chinese citizens. But there's a catch...

China has wrapped up two days of intense war games around Taiwan, featuring long-range live-fire drills and mock attacks on key infrastructure. Taiwan reported a surge in Chinese military activity, detecting 59 warplanes and 23 navy ships. The US, UK, EU, and Japan have strongly condemned the exercises, calling them a threat to regional stability.

China-Taiwan conflict: China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (April 3) took a sharp jibe at Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for calling India's Northeastern states "landlocked", saying that "we have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal".&nbsp;
Jaishankar said that India believes that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking.&nbsp;
He further said that India is aware of its responsibility with regard to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
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"We, after all, have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal, of almost 6,500 km. India shares borders not only with the five BIMSTEC members, and connects most of them, but also provides much of the interface between the Indian sub-continent and ASEAN. Our North-Eastern region in particular is emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC, with a myriad network of roads, railways, waterways, grids and pipelines," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;
He added that India is aware that our cooperation and facilitation are an essential prerequisite for the smooth flow of goods, services and people in this larger geography.&nbsp;
"Keeping this geo-strategic factor in mind, we have devoted increasing energies and attention to the strengthening of BIMSTEC in the last decade. We also believe that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking," Jaishankar said.
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<h2>What did Yunus say?&nbsp;</h2>
This comes after Bangladesh's Yunus, during his visit to China, said that India's northeast was "landlocked" and had "no way to reach out to the ocean", presenting Bangladesh as the primary gateway for the region's maritime access.
Yunus also requested China to expand its economic influence in Bangladesh and called the country the "only guardian of the ocean" in the region.&nbsp;
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However, Yunus remarks gained criticism from across the nation, particularly in the Northeast. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denounced the remarks as "offensive and unacceptable".
He further said that Yunus's remarks reignited debates over the strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor, the narrow land strip in West Bengal linking the Northeast to the rest of India.
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(With inputs from agencies)

world, India news: Jaishankar said India is aware of its responsibility about Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (April 3) took a sharp jibe at Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for calling India's Northeastern states "landlocked", saying that "we have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal". Jaishankar said that India believes that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking. He further said that India is aware of its responsibility with regard to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Also read: PM Modi-Yunus BIMSTEC meeting in limbo: How India-Bangladesh relations progressed after Hasina's fall "We, after all, have the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal, of almost 6,500 km. India shares borders not only with the five BIMSTEC members, and connects most of them, but also provides much of the interface between the Indian sub-continent and ASEAN. Our North-Eastern region in particular is emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC, with a myriad network of roads, railways, waterways, grids and pipelines," Jaishankar said. He added that India is aware that our cooperation and facilitation are an essential prerequisite for the smooth flow of goods, services and people in this larger geography. "Keeping this geo-strategic factor in mind, we have devoted increasing energies and attention to the strengthening of BIMSTEC in the last decade. We also believe that cooperation is an integrated outlook, not one subject to cherry-picking," Jaishankar said. Also read: ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark What did Yunus say? This comes after Bangladesh's Yunus, during his visit to China, said that India's northeast was "landlocked" and had "no way to reach out to the ocean", presenting Bangladesh as the primary gateway for the region's maritime access. Yunus also requested China to expand its economic influence in Bangladesh and called the country the "only guardian of the ocean" in the region. Also read: PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties However, Yunus remarks gained criticism from across the nation, particularly in the Northeast. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denounced the remarks as "offensive and unacceptable". He further said that Yunus's remarks reignited debates over the strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor, the narrow land strip in West Bengal linking the Northeast to the rest of India. Also read: 'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean' (With inputs from agencies)

'Longest coastline in...': India's 'cherry-picking' jab at Bangladesh's Yunus over Northeast 'landlocked' remark

China-Taiwan conflict: China concludes war games near Taiwan amid global condemnation |

China's military concluded two-day war games around Taiwan in which it held long-range live fire drills in the East China Sea, marking an escalation of exercises around the island.

China-Taiwan conflict: China's strong message with 2nd day of long-range live-fire drills

China has started laying the groundwork for the reunification of Taiwan, carrying out live simulations for a full-scale invasion of the island. Beijing has also deployed new hypersonic anti-ship missiles as a potential deterrent to the U.S.

China rehearses Taiwan war

More than 10 Chinese military ships approached close to Taiwan's 24 nautical miles contiguous zone on April 1. Taiwan sent its warships to respond. Taiwan dispatched aircraft and ships and deployed land-based missile systems. Taiwan has not yet detected any live fire by the Chinese military. This comes as China's military said it had begun joint army, navy, and rocket force exercises around Taiwan.

China-Taiwan conflict: China's military holds live-fire drills in East China Sea

Chinese and Thai navies conducted a joint naval drill as part of the ongoing Blue Strike 2025 joint naval training in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province. The exercise began last week and marks the sixth edition of their joint training program. The weekend drills were focused on counterterrorism. The joint exercise aims to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance combined operational capabilities of China and Thailand. 

During the joint anti-terrorism exercise, Chinese and Thai Marines coordinated closely to carry out their operations. After landing via air cushion craft and helicopters, they quickly assembled into a counterterrorism unit and conducted a series of drill tasks, including building seizures, room clearing, securing ammunition supplies, and providing humanitarian assistance. Watch in for more details!

China, Thai joint forces execute high-quality maritime training

A new study reveals that economic models previously have consistently failed to account for the impact of global warming on people's wealth. The study forecasts that a 4 Celsius increase in temperature will make an average global person 40 percent poorer. That is nearly four times higher than previous economic model projections.

Citizens will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4 Celsius

Marking 75 years of India-China diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn an analogy from the emblematic symbols of the two countries, that is, the elephant and the dragon. He said that the ties between India and China should take the form of a dragon-elephant tango. He called for stronger India-China ties just a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

India-China relations at 75: China calls for cooperative 'dragon & elephant' partnership

Ahead of Liberation Day, the Trump administration has started firing staff at major U.S. health agencies, including the CDC and the FDA. According to sources, these layoffs are part of a broader plan by the Trump administration to reduce staff across federal departments, aiming to cut as many as 10,000 positions. Watch this report for more details!

Charlotte Edwards appointed as England women's head coach

The simmering tensions between China and Taiwan have reached a boiling point, and this is of course sparking fears of a military confrontation now that could engulf the entire Asia-Pacific region. How are the Philippines and Japan reacting to this? Our next report tells you more.

China-Taiwan war: Taiwan urges democracies to condemn Chinese military drills

China Clears Way For First Pilotless Flying Taxis

#Gravitas Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus has openly pitched for China as a key economic partner at the expense of India. Yunus said that Northeast India is landlocked, and that Bangladesh alone serves as its gateway.

Yunus dares India, offers China 'gateway to 7 states'

Taiwanese fighter jets take off after China announced military drills.
The US has delivered the first of 66 advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan under a multi-billion dollar deal signed in 2019. This comes as satellite images reveal fresh Chinese bomber deployments in the South China Sea.

China-Taiwan war: China launches massive military drill around Taiwan

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