The modern concept of empire in China was influenced by the Japanese ... Therefore, from the Qin and Han periods, a new system —the Jimi system—was used to administer the border regions.

While Chinese exports to the US have declined overall since 2018, China still exported goods valued at US$439 billion to the US in 2024 while US exports to China were worth US$144 billion.

If tariff escalations continue, Chinese platforms could face new hurdles keeping American consumers engaged. But the early evidence is telling: tariffs have so far strengthened China's internal ...