China fights back with export controls, 34% additional charge on U.S. imports

Major Chambers of Commerce in China have voiced opposition to the U.S. decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States.

Beijing has announced an additional 34 percent tariff on all imports from the United States. The new rates will come into force next week on Thursday.

The Canadian prime minister has announced countermeasures following the U.S. tariff hikes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pooling strength in the building of a Beautiful China and making the country even greener through afforestation efforts.

China says it opposes Washington's so-called "reciprocal tariffs" and will take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests

The Chinese People's Liberation Army has concluded its military exercises around Taiwan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Russia and China to enhance their strategic cooperation amid global turbulence. Putin met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the Kremlin.

Myanmar has observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake.

The World Health Organization has called the Myanmar earthquake a top-level emergency. The organization is seeking eight million U.S. dollars to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks over the next 30 days.

The number of deaths from Friday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 2,000, with about 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 missing.