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Prisoner of war Wang Guangjun stated that Russia is not as strong as it seems. He urged the Chinese not to participate in the war on the side of the Russian Federation, as it is dangerous.
China's exports rose 12. 4% in March due to US tariffs, imports fell 4.3%. The trade war affects markets and shipyards, and China is seeking support in Asia.
Ukraine has invited EU leaders to Kyiv on May 9 to counter Putin's victory parade in Moscow. Zelenskyy is ready to receive the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" for security guarantees.
Oil prices rose after the US lifted tariffs and China increased imports. Concerns about a trade war are limiting growth, with Goldman Sachs cutting its oil price forecasts.
The Trump administration has excluded smartphones and computers from the list of goods subject to import tariffs. Global stock markets have reacted to this with a recovery.
Investment company Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce due to demand from banks and recession risks. Spot prices reached $3,245.42 per ounce.
Xi Jinping dismissed General He Weidong as part of the fight against corruption in the People's Liberation Army of China. This is the first time in 60 years that an official of such high rank has been dismissed.
Ukrainian Oleksiy Sereda won a bronze medal at the stage of the World Cup in diving in Windsor, Canada. He was 0.05 points ahead of Australian Cassiel Rousseau.
The British government has taken control of British Steel after talks with China's Jingye Group collapsed. This will avoid the closure of blast furnaces and preserve steel production.
Donald Trump stated that the exclusion of electronics from duties is a temporary phenomenon. The United States plans further investigations into the supply chain of technology.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has called on the US to lift tariffs. Washington has partially exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from large customs duties.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has stressed the importance of cooperation with the United States to counter China's influence. New Zealand seeks to maintain an active role for the United States in the region, despite changes in aid funding.
China may know about Russia's attempts to recruit Chinese citizens for the war. The PRC probably allowed military officers to visit the front line in Ukraine together with the Russian military to obtain tactical information about the war.
At the Balkan Championship, Ukrainian juniors won three medals. Veronika Tkachuk and Eduard Muravsky won gold, and Vitaliy Tarasyuk won silver in different age categories.
Adviser to the OP stated that the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia shocks the West. Ukraine summoned a representative of China due to the participation of Chinese citizens in the war.
The Trump administration has canceled reciprocal tariffs on electronics, which could ease prices for consumers and benefit the electronics industry. Exceptions also apply to semiconductors and other components.
693 flights have been canceled at two airports in Beijing due to strong winds and rain. Rail services have also been disrupted, with some flights to northern cities suspended.
The Trump administration intends to conclude a large number of trade deals in a short period. The introduction of duties on more than 75 countries has been postponed for this period.
Dell, HP and Lenovo will stop importing devices to the US for two weeks due to new Trump tariffs. Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for Switch 2.
Tech giants, having grown closer to Trump, have suffered amid his trade war. The EU may introduce a tax on advertising revenue, and TikTok has faced problems in the US due to tariffs.
For effective counteraction to the enemy, all branches of the military desperately need space data. Ukraine needs cooperation with the ESA to deploy its own Space Forces.
Over 100 Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine on the side of Russia as mercenaries, and are likely not affiliated with the Chinese government. Ukrainian troops have already captured several Chinese in the Donbas.
According to reports, at least 51 Chinese citizens passed through the contract selection point in Moscow since June 2023. One of them died, others complain about poor provision.
A contact center for rights holders was presented at the BEB. It will help to respond more quickly to the circulation of counterfeit goods. Since the beginning of the year, counterfeit goods worth over UAH 480 million have been seized.
New US tariffs could lead to higher prices for Nintendo and Sony game consoles. The price of Switch 2 or PS5 may increase by 30% as production is concentrated in China.
Research shows that plastic recycling is hardly increasing, despite the increase in its production. In 2022, only 9.5% of new plastic was made from recycled materials.
China will increase tariffs on American goods in response to the increase in US tariffs on Chinese products. The decision will take effect on April 12.
In January-March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 2,641 passenger cars from China, which is 36% less than last year. The most popular models are BYD Song Plus and ZEEKR 001.
The Chinese leader will visit three Southeast Asian countries to strengthen economic ties. The visit takes place against the background of trade tensions between the USA and China.
Gold rose to $3,189 per troy ounce in Asia this morning, driven by concerns about an economic downturn and the US-China trade war. Prices rose by 3.9%.