US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 145% tariffs on all Chinese imports despite pausing his reciprocal levies on all other countries.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has rocked global tech stocks this week with a cutting-edge model it says rivals those produced by US giants at a lower cost, raising doubts about US dominance in the sector.

By promising to prioritize an ‘America First’ policy, Trump’s new administration is expected to take the trade war with China to a new level, imposing tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods.

More than a decade ago, China made fighting corruption a top national priority, viewing it as the foundation for achieving comprehensive governance by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

In recent months, the Red Sea has attracted global attention, particularly due to Houthi attacks on shipping, further threatening stability, upending trade and disrupting global markets.