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China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Attend US Trade Talks in Stockholm

EU Faces Urgent Trade Balance Challenge with China Ahead of Beijing Summit

Trump's tariffs increase the pressure on the EU to find a good trade balance with China, notes SEB's senior economist Robert Bergqvist ahead of Thursday's summit in Beijing. It is very urgent to find this right balance, in the relationship between the EU and China.

Nyman and Traustason Lead Norrköping to Victory Over Värnamo

IFK Norrköping had no trouble securing three points at home against the bottom team IFK Värnamo. And it was the veterans who showed the way in the 3–1 win.

Wells Fargo Executive Chenyue Mao Banned from Leaving China

The American major bank Wells Fargo's high-ranking executive Chenyue Mao is prohibited from leaving China for a "criminal case".

EU Leaders to Meet President Xi in China for Summit

EU Weighs Tariffs on Shein and Temu Amid Rule Breach Concerns

EU is considering punitive tariffs against Chinese Shein and Temu as a result of the investigation into low-price companies due to suspicions of breaches of the union's rules, reports The Guardian. The EU's Justice Commissioner says they are "shocked" by what the investigation has so far been able to clarify.

Man Sets Fire to Go-Karts in Tokyo Over Noise Complaint

A man in Japan was so irritated by the noise from go-kart cars that he tried to burn down the facility, according to local police and Japanese media.

China Pledges Stronger Support for Russia, Criticizes US Tariff Threats

China's president Xi Jinping promises strengthened support for Russia after the US's new tariff threats. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Donald Trump's threats of giant tariffs against Moscow's trading partners.