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Earthquake aid: USA significantly behind China.

Following the earthquake in Myanmar, China intends to supply significantly more aid than the US. In Thailand, investigations are underway into the collapse of a skyscraper built with Chinese involvement.

By Leonardo Pape

Taiwan: US tariffs met with incomprehension.

Taiwan's government considers the 32 percent tariffs imposed by the US on the island inappropriate. The cabinet argues that Washington is partly to blame for the trade imbalance that is the basis for the new tariffs.

By Manuel Changming Liu

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Economic conflict: Trump imposes massive tariffs on China and Taiwan.

The economic conflict between the United States and China continues to escalate. US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 34 percent on imports from China and Taiwan. Beijing has already responded by tightening investment barriers and is preparing for further escalation.

By Amelie Richter

Panama Canal: CK Hutchison delays port sale

The pressure from Beijing has consequences: The signing of the port sale in Panama will not take place on April 2 as expected. Chinese state media criticized CK Hutchison once again.

By Manuel Changming Liu