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Trump announces tariff reductions on China after meeting Xi

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The US President has announced that he has agreed to reduce tariffs imposed on Beijing in exchange for China's continued exports of rare earth minerals and combating the illegal trade in fentanyl.

US Navy faces mounting operational challenges in S Chia Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The US Navy is confronting a series of operational setbacks as two more aircraft crashed in the South China Sea this week, adding to a growing list of incidents that military analysts say reveal deeper challenges.

US, China seek to ease tensions in Malaysia trade talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Saturday's trade talks between US and Chinese delegations in Malaysia were "very constructive," a US Treasury Department spokesperson said.

Report suggests that 'Israel' was winner of TikTok deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A report by Western media has said that it was actually the Israeli regime that has become the owner of TikTok in continuation of the regime's abuse of social media in its crackdown on pro-Palestine media.

US seeking to regain control of Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The United States is seeking to retake control of Bagram airbase from the Taliban, Donald Trump has said.

Oil minister says Iran has no unsold oil at sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad has said that not a single barrel of unsold Iranian oil is left at sea, stressing that all shipments currently at sea are managed according to market conditions and precise planning.

US and China extend trade truce until November

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The US and China have extended their trade truce for another 90 days, just hours before the world's two biggest economies were set to raise tariffs on imports of each other's goods.

Trump says he will 'probably' meet with Chinese President

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will "probably" meet with Xi Jinping in the "not too distant future" following a previously announced public invitation from the Chinese leader to visit Beijing.

Iran nuclear issue should be resolved politically: China

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – China has called for a sustained and effective ceasefire in the West Asia region after the conflict between Iran and the Zionist Israeli regime, stressing that Iran nuclear issue should be resolved peacefully through politics.

Trump says China can continue buying Iran oil after truce

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump admitted to futility of US sanctions on Iran's oil exports, saying that China can now continue to purchase oil from Iran after the truce in conflict with Tehran was announced Tuesday.

China says US 'should not play with fire' on Taiwan

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – China on Sunday warned the United States it "should not play with fire" over Taiwan and said it had lodged "representations" with Washington over comments made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at a summit in Singapore.

US announces China trade deal in Geneva

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The White House touted a "China trade deal" on Sunday — without providing details — after two top US officials alluded to a potential agreement with China following talks between the two countries in Switzerland at the weekend.

Chinese, US officials meet in Geneva for trade talk

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Senior US and Chinese officials held talks early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.

China launches world's 1st AI hospital with 14 AI doctors

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – China has opened the world's first AI hospital equipped with 14 artificial intelligence doctors, marking a significant milestone in healthcare technology.

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Concessions to US in trade will only fuel their appetite

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Concessions to the United States in the trade war will result in them continuing to make new demands, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi says.

US tariffs further reduce Hollywood charm in China

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Once the king of China's silver screen, Hollywood now finds itself sidelined, as local blockbusters surge and Washington's tariffs against the rest of the world add fuel to shifting audience sentiment.

Trump imposes 125% tariffs on China, reduces global rater

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

China issues travel warning for citizens heading to US

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday issued a risk alert for Chinese citizens planning to visit the United States, citing the recent decline in China-US economic and trade ties.

Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – President Donald Trump has threatened new 50% tariffs on China unless Beijing lifts its retaliatory duties on U.S. exports by tomorrow.

China calls on US to stop using tariffs as a ‘weapon’

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – TThe Chinese Foreign Ministry says the government has taken and will continue to take measures to safeguard China’s sovereignty, security and development interests in light of the US tariffs.

China announces retaliatory 15% tariffs on US goods

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levies on Chinese goods.

Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday on TikTok

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent US ban.

TikTok goes dark for US users, company pins hope on Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the popular app takes effect.

Trump holds ‘very good’ call with Xi

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – US President-elect Donald Trump has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping by phone. According to Trump, the two leaders discussed trade, fentanyl, and the impending sale or shutdown of TikTok.

China slams US defense budget as threat to global stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The proposal in the United States defense budget that foresees record-high military spending undermines global stability, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, stated at a briefing.

Xi tells Trump to find "right way to get along"

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – China's President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential win and urged both nations to find the "right way to get along".

Yi hopes talks with Sullivan can 'remove obstacles' to ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday in Beijing, as the world's two biggest economies hope to maintain their channel of communication in an effort to "stabilize" bilater

Trump announces new condition to defend Taiwan security

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Donald Trump has said Taiwan should pay the US for protection from China, calling into question Washington’s support for the island's democracy should he win back the White House in November’s presidential election.

China suspends arms control talks with US

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – China has decided to suspend arms control and non-proliferation consultations with the United States over American arms sales to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said at a news briefing on Wednesday.