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Can US make it in pressuring other countries to restrict trade with China?

2025/4/21
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China warns against appeasing the US in trade talks, emphasizing the importance of fairness and multilateral trading systems. An expert discusses the potential negative consequences for countries that choose to restrict trade with China to appease the US, highlighting violations of multilateral principles and the disruption of global supply chains.
  • China warns against appeasing the US in trade talks
  • Appeasement violates multilateral trade principles
  • Restricting trade with China disrupts global supply chains

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① In response to reports that Washington plans to put pressure on other countries to restrict trade with China in exchange for exemptions to US tariffs, China has called on countries not to appease the US. What could be the consequences of appeasing the Trump administration in trade? (00:53)

② US Vice President JD Vance is in India for a four-day visit. We explore whether India can reach a trade deal with the Trump administration and more in bilateral relations. (13:34)

③ Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for breaking an Easter ceasefire. How realistic is the prospect of a peace agreement in the near future? (24:49)

④ Iran has called its latest talks with the US on a potential nuclear deal useful. How likely will the two sides reach a deal? (33:55)

⑤ What has enabled China to host the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon? (41:49)