2025-04-03
Since the earthquake in Myanmar, China has provided personnel, funds, and materials. However, according to the latest news, a convoy from the Chinese Red Cross was warned with gunfire by the Myanmar military government. What happened? The underlying reasons are more complex than many people think.
2025-04-03
U.S. Treasury Secretary: Recommends all countries refrain from trade retaliatory actions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he advised all countries not to retaliate and to see if there might be different tariff floors than those published. Trump's mentality may be to stabilize things temporarily. I was not involved in the negotiations, and we will see if there are any negotiations before April 9 (the effective date of reciprocal tariffs). (Sina Finance)
2025-04-03
On April 1st, as a Chinese Red Cross disaster relief convoy of nine trucks passed through an area controlled by the Myanmar military on its way to Mandalay, the hardest-hit region of the earthquake, the stationed Myanmar military suddenly fired warning shots at the convoy, forcing it to stop.
2025-04-03
Trump declares national emergency, imposes sweeping tariffs
On April 2, local time, the White House issued a statement announcing that President Trump had declared a national emergency to enhance American competitiveness, protect American sovereignty, and strengthen national and economic security.
2025-04-03
The United States imposed a 34% "reciprocal tariff" on China
On April 2, local time, US President Trump announced at the White House so-called "reciprocal tariffs" measures against its trading partners. Charts displayed by Trump showed that the US would impose a 34% reciprocal tariff on China, a 20% tariff on the European Union, a 10% tariff on Brazil and the UK, a 31% tariff on Switzerland, a 26% tariff on India, a 25% tariff on South Korea, a 24% tariff on Japan, a 32% tariff on Indonesia, and a 36% tariff on Thailand.
2025-04-02
On April 2nd, news just broke that Myanmar soldiers fired shots at a Chinese rescue team?
According to multiple foreign media reports, the incident allegedly occurred around 9:00 pm on April 1, near Umti Village in Nawnghkio Township, northern Shan State. Myanmar junta spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun admitted that a convoy of nine trucks (later confirmed to be Chinese rescue vehicles) was traveling from Muse towards Mandalay.