Economy Oct 18

China's economic growth slipped to 6% in the three months ending in September, down from the previous quarter's 6.2%.

World Oct 01

The celebratory displays highlight Beijing's ambition for strategic influence to match its status as the second-largest global economy.

Nation Sep 13

China will suspend tariff hikes on soybeans, pork and some other farm goods, the Xinhua News Agency said, citing the Cabinet planning agency and the Commerce Ministry.

World Sep 05

The U.S. and China have raised tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's imports, disrupting trade in goods from soybeans to medical equipment and battering traders on both sides.

Nation Sep 02

U.S. stock and markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday, draining some of the energy from global trading. Benchmarks in London, Paris and Shanghai advanced. Tokyo and Hong Kong declined.

Economy Aug 23

Trump said Friday he is raising previously announced tariffs to 15 percent and 30 percent.

Economy Aug 23

The tariffs of 10 percent and 5 percent take effect on two batches of goods Sept. 1 and Dec. 15.

World Aug 06

The move came a day after Beijing sent financial markets tumbling by allowing the currency to fall to an 11-year low.

Economy Aug 05

The moves, which came four days after President Donald Trump threatened more taxes on Chinese imports, knocked stock markets worldwide into a tailspin.

Economy Aug 02

Trump rattled financial markets with Thursday's surprise announcement of 10% tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese imports, effective Sept. 1.