China Rejects U.S. Tariff Threats, Vows Firm Retaliation

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

International

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, labeling the move as “a mistake on top of a mistake” and a form of “unilateral bullying.” The

International

China Condemns U.S. Tariffs, Vows Retaliation

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

China has issued a strong rebuke to the latest U.S. decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, describing the move as a “typical unilateral bullying practice.” The U.S. administration recently announced a global base tariff of 10%, with an additional 34% specifically targeting goods from China. Beijing has condemned the measure, stating it not […]

International

China Extends $2.4 Billion Loan Repayment for Pakistan Amid Economic Challenges

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

China has extended the repayment period of a $2.4 billion loan to Pakistan by two years, offering critical financial relief as the country navigates ongoing economic difficulties.

Trade

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Water Treatment Chemical Imports from China and Japan

By Editor - News Desk March 10, 2025

To protect domestic manufacturers, India has levied an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) from China and Japan for five years. This measure aims to counteract unfair pricing and support the local chemical industry.

Trade

China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canadian Agricultural Products

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2025

In response to Canada's tariffs on Chinese goods, China announces new tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, including rapeseed oil and pork, effective March 20, 2025.

International

China Supports U.S.-Russia Peace Talks on Ukraine at G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

At the recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, China expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China backs all efforts conducive to peace, including the recent consensus reached between the United States and Russia. […]

Asia

India Monitors China’s Brahmaputra Mega Dam Plans

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

The Indian government is closely monitoring developments related to the Brahmaputra River, particularly China’s plans to construct a massive hydropower dam in Tibet. As reported by Deccan Herald, the government is vigilant about any activities that could impact the river’s flow into India. China has approved the construction of the world’s largest

International

China Condemns Trump’s Proposal to Relocate Gazans

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2025

China has expressed strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and for the United States to assume control over the territory. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized its stance against forced displacement and reiterated support for the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people. China’s Firm

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A New Dawn or a Mirage? Evaluating DeepSeek’s Claims of Cost-Efficient AI

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

China’s DeepSeek has made quite the splash recently. With its much-hyped DeepSeek-R1 model, it has not only claimed to deliver cutting-edge AI at a fraction of the cost incurred by OpenAI but also sent shivers down the spines of U.S. tech giants like Nvidia. The claim? A whopping 94% cost reduction in developing a large […]

Technology

Sam Altman’s 2023 Comments on India’s AI Prospects Resurface Amid DeepSeek’s Rise

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

In 2023, OpenAI founder Sam Altman remarked during his visit to India that it would be “hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models,” suggesting that India’s efforts to develop AI models akin to ChatGPT would likely not succeed. These comments have recently resurfaced and are drawing significant attention, especially in light of the […]