China's premier says higher tariffs have dealt a "severe blow" to the world economy, even as China's own trade surplus has surged past $1 trillion.

High on the to-do list will be ensuring the economy is ready for another round of tussles with the U.S., as signaled by the emphasis Chinese leaders have placed on reducing reliance on foreign technology.

Beijing may see friendly ties with France as a way into expanding its influence within the E.U., but is constrained in its ability to offer Paris major concessions.

A Beijing court has ruled Malaysia Airlines must pay $410,000 each to the families of eight passengers who went missing in the disappearance of Flight 370 more than a decade ago.

India said on Monday it expects China to provide assurances that Indian nationals transiting through Chinese airports will not be "selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained, or harassed," after an Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai airport last month.

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package to support U.S. farmers amid ongoing trade negotiations with China and tariff concerns.

Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles which is the busiest port in the United States, talks to Erin Burnett about China hitting a $1 trillion trade surplus as American consumer sentiment nears all-time lows.

China's exports of steel products have surged this year as domestic demand - particularly from property development - slumps, while those of aluminium have tumbled on rising activity from the manufacturing and energy sectors.