China, U.S. search for resolution of TikTok issue during trade talks

The China Coast Guard says it has lawfully taken control measures against multiple Philippine official vessels engaged in illegal activities within the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao, an island in the South China Sea.

The foreign ministers of China and Poland have co-chaired the fourth meeting of their Intergovernmental Committee, where they discussed issues such as China's export licensing for rare earth-related items to Poland and the entry of Polish agricultural and food products into China.

China says it will not seek any trade deal at the expense of principles and the interests of companies. Beijing and Washington have concluded two days of trade talks in Spain and agreed to seek more win-win results.

Chinese and U.S. officials are seeking a solution for issues including tariffs and TikTok as they continue economic and trade talks in Spain for a second day.

Official data show retail sales, a key measure of consumer spending, rose 3.4 percent year on year. Industrial output grew by 5.2 percent in the same month, pointing to steady momentum in manufacturing.

Chinese and U.S. delegations have wrapped up the first day of talks on economic and trade issues in Spain. Washington’s unilateral tariff measures, the abuse of export controls and TikTok are at the top of the agenda.

Chinese and U.S. delegations have convened in Madrid for talks on economic and trade issues. The two sides are expected to discuss issues such as Washington’s unilateral tariff measures, export controls and TikTok.

The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services concludes in Beijing on Sunday. The five-day fair in Shougang Park has attracted over 2,000 companies from more than 80 countries and regions.

Venezuela says 18 armed personnel from a U.S. destroyer illegally boarded a fishing boat with nine fishermen on board that was sailing in the Venezuelan exclusive economic zone.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with the Slovenian foreign minister and president during a visit to Europe. Wang urged efforts to uphold multilateralism and improve global governance.