The sixth nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) took place several days ago. Strong repercussions across the international community are still on the rise.
On Sept. 3, the DPRK Sunday detonated a hydrogen bomb that could be carried by an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
The test, which has been widely denounced, has further aggravated the sensitive and complicated confrontation on the Korean Peninsula.
US President Donald Trump recently signed an Executive Memorandum authorizing a review of China’s trade practices.
Aug 29, 2017
On August 14 US President Donald Trump issued a presidential memo directing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to conduct a Section 301 investigation into China. Robert Lighthizer, the USTR, subsequently announced the process.
Trump explained the reason behind the move as China’s “forced technology transfer” and “theft of American IP”, and called the investigation “a very big move” and “just a beginning.”
In the months following Donald Trump’s inauguration as American president, the language reflecting the nature of current Sino-U.S. relations followed a common narrative. In light of his outspoken criticism and aggressive stance against China, questions arose regarding how Chinese, and especially his counterpart, Xi Jinping, should act.
Jul 17, 2017