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China's business community opposes proposed US 'forced labor' tariffs

China's business community has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to a proposed US tariff measure targeting dozens of economies, including China, over allegations related to forced labor, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
05-Jun-2026
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China criticizes Japan's draft proposal on revising security documents

Under the guise of strengthening a passive defense posture, Japan's right-wing forces are shifting the country's security policy toward an offensive and expansionary direction, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday.
10-Jun-2026

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US attacks multiple targets in Iran, Strait of Hormuz now closed

US forces ​began launching strikes against ​multiple targets ​in Iran on Wednesday, according to an X post by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
11-Jun-2026

US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, sources say talks intensify

United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday, and President Donald Trump threatened more strikes
11-Jun-2026

IATA says Iran conflict to halve global airline profits

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said recently that airline profits are set to fall sharply this year as the conflict involving Iran disrupts air traffic in the Middle East and increases fuel prices.
11-Jun-2026

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