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China and EU retaliate against US tariffs as trade war escalates

All countries except China will now be subject to the same "baseline" 10 per cent tariff rate, rather than the additional rates announced by the US president on what he called "Liberation Day" last week.
close up of china president xi jinping in front of us flag

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Trade

Trump backs away from biggest tariffs, but hits China with 125pc rate

Almost all countries will now be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, rather than the larger "liberation day" rates announced last week. But China will be hit with an extraordinary tariff of 125 per cent.
Donald Trump smiles and holds up a finger.
Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

Published: Location: United StatesTopic: Tariffs

A spate of earthquakes just rattled the Asia Pacific. Should we worry?

The deadly Myanmar earthquake last week was the biggest among a number of smaller quakes that rocked the region.
A still-standing Buddha statue appears to survey the debris beneath and surrounding him after the earthquake in Myanmar.

Published: Location: MyanmarTopic: Earthquakes

Australian adoptees call for inquiry in wake of Korean adoptions scandal

After a scathing report into South Korea's decades-long baby export program, Australians have launched a petition urging the federal government to investigate the adoptions of about 3,600 children since 1978.
A photo of a child in an album.

Published: Location: CanberraTopic: Human Rights

South Korea sets presidential election for June 3, drawing out contenders

The announcement from Acting President Han Duck-soo comes four days after the Constitutional Court unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office, something which, by law, must be followed by an election within 60 days. 
South Korean locals hold up signs in protest

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: World Politics

Trump awaits China's call on tariffs as deadline looms for 104 per cent levy

The US president has taken to social media to say he is confident Beijing will call as a 104 per cent tariff deadline looms.
A composite image of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Both are wearing a blue suit, blue tie and have a neutral facial expression.

Published: Location: United StatesTopic: Trade

South Korean army fires warning shots at armed North Korean troops

The latest confrontation comes after months of increased tensions between the neighbouring countries.
A two-storey guard tower sits behind rows of barbed-wire fences running along the border between North Korea and South Korea.

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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Cross Border Comedy

In this ABC Australia special, Chinese-Australian comedian Annie Louey dives into the world of stand-up comedy in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Cambodia
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Published: Location: MelbourneTopic: Comedy

Dr Karl's How Things Work

Much-loved Australian scientist Dr Karl travels across Australia, stepping behind factory doors to see how products are made. 
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Published: Topic: Science and Technology

Indonesia Down Under

Travel across Australia and discover the culture, food and special historical ties that Indonesia and Australia share. Delve into the connections as we highlight the rich Indonesian influences found in Australian communities.  
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Asia News Week

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分析：特朗普一头撞上南墙 无奈只能退缩

短短几周内，特朗普就颠覆了由他的国家所设计和倡导的贸易体制，而这一体制是花了80年才建立起来的。眼下，他已被迫改变主意。如果他继续这样做，几乎肯定会有事情发生。
美国总统特朗普在共和党晚宴上称“各国都在拍我马屁”，数小时后却在关税问题上突然转向。

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Tariffs

头条：特朗普新一轮关税引发美亚裔消费者与中国跨境卖家广泛担忧

美国总统特朗普近日宣布大幅提高对多国进口商品的关税，引发在美国亚裔消费者、移民群体及中国跨境电商卖家的高度关注和广泛担忧。市场普遍预期，此轮关税将对特定商品价格产生显著影响，部分供应链或面临调整甚至转移。
美国华裔消费者担忧是否还能买到亚洲食品和生活用品。

Published: Location: United StatesTopic: Tariffs

特朗普关税战：全球媒体怎么看？

面对美国总统唐纳德·特朗普上周针对多国宣布的关税政策，从华盛顿到北京，从伦敦到东京，各国媒体正密切关注其影响，聚焦全球经济或将面临的诸多不确定性。以下是ABC中文为您综合的各大国际媒体对全球经济局势的分析报道。
美国总统特朗普的最新关税政策在全球范围内造成股市震荡。

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: World Politics

分析：为什么美国将是特朗普关税战的最大输家

它或许是世界上最大的经济体，也是全球军事超级大国。但美国自身问题重重。
Trump waves as he walks across a lawn in a jacket

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Financial Markets

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