China opposes any tariff deals at expense of own interests
Let’s continue to explore the under-reported sides of news this week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
1. China says it opposes any tariff deals at expense of own interests
“China firmly opposes any deal between the United States and its trading partners at the expense of Chinese interests, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.” - CGTN
2. World's first humanoid half marathon heralds new era of intelligence
“As the starter pistols sounded on Saturday morning, history was made. On the outskirts of Beijing, servos hummed and joints whirred as 20 bipedal robots bolted from the starting line, kicking off the world's first humanoid robot half marathon.” - Xinhua
3. Xi's Southeast Asia tour promotes good-neighborliness, mutually beneficial cooperation
“Chinese President Xi Jinping's just-concluded Southeast Asia tour focused on good-neighborly relations, promoted mutually beneficial cooperation and achieved complete success, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.” - CGTN
4. With Yemen Attack, US Continues Long History of Deliberately Bombing Hospitals
“On March 24, the United States carried out a premeditated attack on the Al Rasool Al-Azam Oncology Hospital in Saada, Yemen, turning it into rubble. At least two people were killed and 13 more injured. This was not an isolated incident. Eight days previously, on March 16, Washington launched 13 separate airstrikes against the building, systematically destroying the hospital’s five blocks.” - MintPress News
5. Neoliberalism Needs To Go
- Second Thought
Jingjing’s Highlights in This Week
1. Xi visits Malaysia, China-ASEAN strengthens ties amid U.S. tariff war
As China’s President Xi Jinping pays his official visit to Malaysia in over a decade, leaders from both countries are deepening the ties between the two countries and building a China-Malaysia community for a shared future.
2. China's No.1 trading partner is ASEAN!
The U.S. thinks it can choke China by cutting off its market? Naive. The U.S. market is not that important. China's No.1 trading partner is ASEAN! And ASEAN is not falling for the 'divide and conquer' strategy.
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