Total U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have now surged to 145%. In response, China has raised tariffs on U.S. products to 125% and stated it will disregard any further tariff hikes from Washington. Meanwhile, the U.S. is maintaining a 10% universal baseline tariff on most nations and has placed a 90-day pause on all additional tariffs ahead of potential negotiations. How is the world reacting? And what are the broader implications for global trade and the world economy?

The U.S. and the Philippines have launched joint military drills aimed at enhancing so-called strategic deterrence, a move widely seen as targeting China. Why is Washington running up tensions in the region? And how does this threaten peace and stability in Asia?

Amid U.S. global tariff hikes, Beijing has released a white paper outlining its stance on key economic and trade issues with Washington. What can we learn from the new document? What will be China's response to the aggressive U.S. actions? How shall we characterize the current trade ties between the two sides?

China has responded it will do whatever it takes to defend its national interests in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to add 50% more tariffs if Beijing doesn't withdraw its 34% additional tariffs, which itself is a response to President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" he launched on China and the world last week. Meanwhile, countries are trying to navigate the new tariff storm Trump has unleashed: retaliate or compromise? Stay strong or back down? What's the latest on Trump's tariff war? And how will it impact the U.S. and the global economy?

In response to Washington's latest tariff hikes, China is imposing additional 34% import duties on all U.S. goods starting April 10. How will these measures impact China-U.S. trade relations? How are countries around the world responding? And what could be the short and long-term consequences for the global economy and trade?

Despite the concern from the global community, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on nearly every country in the world. Economists have warned that this is the most significant escalation of U.S. tariffs in nearly a century, and the move will dramatically increase American consumer prices, weaken the domestic economy, and could even cause devastating effects for global trade. What is the purpose of piling up tariffs against the world? How should the rest of the world respond? What could be the fallout for the U.S. and global economies?

The Chinese PLA has concluded two days of military drills around the island of Taiwan. The drills involved vessels and aircraft in coordination with conventional missile troops and long-range rocket launching systems. Beijing calls the drills a warning message for separatist forces in Taiwan and external powers interfering with China's national reunification efforts. What more do we know about the drills? Why did the army choose this time to conduct the exercises? What has been the reaction to the drills?

The U.S. market has been experiencing wild swings, driven in part by uncertainty stemming from U.S. tariffs on global trading partners. As a result, fears of a looming recession are growing. Meanwhile, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD, has downgraded its U.S. growth forecast for this year from 2.4% to 2.2%. So is the U.S. on the verge of a recession? What's behind the economic downturn? And what do we know about the proposed "Mar-a-Lago Accord" and its potential impact on global trade?

Rescue teams are frantically searching for survivors from the powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Myanmar Friday, the most powerful quake to hit the country in the past century. International teams and aid have been pouring into Myanmar as the number of deaths continues to rise and fears are growing over low shortages of food, water and medical supplies. What is the latest situation on the ground? And what are the major challenges for rescue operations?

China has released a white paper on the progress of human rights in Xizang Autonomous Region, also known as Tibet. The document states that Xizang enjoys political stability, ethnic unity, economic development, social harmony and amity among different religions. What are some of the highlights of the white paper? How have the local people and culture benefited from China’s commitment to modernization? How does the human rights picture look in Xizang?