John Ruwitch
Stories
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Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come
The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.
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In China, Lunar New Year celebrations subdued as U.S. tariffs cast a shadow
China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow.
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China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect
Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.
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Canada, Mexico and China are set to respond to Trump's announcement of tariffs
As President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday night, we look at how those countries might respond.
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DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday.
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What's changed in Wuhan 5 years after the COVID-19 outbreak?
The epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak was in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Five years on, NPR returns to get a sense of what's changed — and what hasn't.
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The mood at an import expo in China is uncertain as Trump's tariff promise looms
With China's economy on the ropes and President-elect Donald Trump promising steep tariffs on imports, participants in a trade fair in Shanghai face uncertainty.
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China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.
In a statement, the State Department said all the "wrongfully detained" Americans in China are now home.
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Canada and China react after President-elect Trump threatens to impose steep tariffs
What do Canada, Mexico and China have in common? They're the three largest trading partners of the U.S., and the incoming administration is threatening new tariffs. A look at the potential impact.
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A string of deadly attacks by seemingly ordinary people is rocking China
A recent string of deadly attacks in China raised questions about social pressures and the limits of government control amid a sputtering economy.
