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Trump plans to set up ‘Ukraine victory fund’ with fresh tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump has planned to set up a 'Ukraine victory fund' to support the country's war efforts with revenue from fresh tariffs on China to the tune of 500%.

China seizes 60,000 maps mislabelling Taiwan, omitting South China Sea islands

China’s confiscation of 60,000 maps misrepresenting Taiwan and omitting key South China Sea islands underscores Beijing’s assertive approach to sovereignty. Experts warn the move reflects rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific and the symbolic power of cartography in regional disputes.

China shuts down self-media accounts over misleading military content and policy violations

Chinese authorities have shut down several self-media accounts for disseminating misleading military-related content that violated national regulations

As Trump ramps up tariff for China, trade war escalates| Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

As Donald Trump imposes heavy tariff on China, the two largest economies give each other a tough fight by China hitting back with rare earth minerals restrictions and a probe in US tech giant Qualcomm. Trump with his peace ideology still hopes for talks for peaceful relations. A meeting is scheduled between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea this month. Will this meet be useful and help in dissolving the conflict or will lead to further disruption? Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Chinese airlines fume as US proposes to bar flights if they fly over Russia

The US government argued that the practice grants Chinese airlines an unfair competitive advantage over American and most European carriers, which have been banned from Russian airspace since 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine

Chinese Yuan rises in global currency markets as US dollar weakens | Vantage on Firstpost

The Chinese yuan is gaining prominence in global finance as more nations look beyond the US dollar. Its share in worldwide foreign exchange trading has climbed to 8.5 percent in 2025, compared to 7 percent in 2022 and just over 2 percent ten years earlier. This rise has placed the yuan as the fifth most traded currency, approaching the British pound. China has strengthened this position through the CIPS payment system, digital yuan initiatives, and expanded currency swap agreements. Countries like Kenya have begun using the yuan for loan settlements, while instability in the dollar due to political and trade uncertainties has pushed diversification further. However, the dollar continues to dominate global trade, and China’s rigid capital restrictions still limit the yuan’s full expansion.

US seeks support from India, European allies as trade tussle with China heats up

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News earlier this week that China is making "provocative" economic moves after the country tightened rare mineral exports, prompting Trump to threaten an additional 100 per cent tariffs on Beijing

Trump threatens to stop buying cooking oil from China as trade war intensifies

US imports of animal fats, greases and processed oils, including those used cooking oil, have skyrocketed in recent years -- driven by rising domestic production of biomass-based diesel, according to government data

What is Nexperia, the China-owned chip firm that Dutch govt has taken control of?

The Dutch government took control of the Chinese chipmaker, Nexperia, on October 13. This unusual step has provoked alarm in Beijing and led to concerns regarding ownership and control within the geopolitically sensitive semiconductor sector. What do we know about this firm? Who owns it?

'We have substantially de-escalated': Trump-Xi meeting on track, says US

Since Trump's tariff threat over the weekend, the US and China have engaged in substantial communications to mitigate the issue and settle trade differences ahead of the meeting in South Korea