A: Hey there! Did you hear something interesting today?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: Well, it seems like there's a bit of tension going on between China and the US again.
B: Oh, really? What happened this time?
A: So, they're putting some kind of special port fees on each other's ships! It started with Washington, and now China has followed suit. The fees are for ships owned or operated by US enterprises, organizations, or individuals.
B: Wow, that sounds serious! And when does this start?
A: For us, it begins Tuesday. But you should know the same thing will happen to Chinese-flagged ships starting from the same day. They say this move is due to Section 301 of the Trade Act, because they feel like the other party has been unfair in their trading practices.
B: That's not good... I heard China accused Washington of violating some basic international trade principles.
A: Yep, that's what I heard too! Seems like things are getting a bit heated again. We'll see how this develops. Keep an eye on the news, alright?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: Well, it seems like there's a bit of tension going on between China and the US again.
B: Oh, really? What happened this time?
A: So, they're putting some kind of special port fees on each other's ships! It started with Washington, and now China has followed suit. The fees are for ships owned or operated by US enterprises, organizations, or individuals.
B: Wow, that sounds serious! And when does this start?
A: For us, it begins Tuesday. But you should know the same thing will happen to Chinese-flagged ships starting from the same day. They say this move is due to Section 301 of the Trade Act, because they feel like the other party has been unfair in their trading practices.
B: That's not good... I heard China accused Washington of violating some basic international trade principles.
A: Yep, that's what I heard too! Seems like things are getting a bit heated again. We'll see how this develops. Keep an eye on the news, alright?
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Tension escalates between China and US due to special port fees imposed on each other's ships starting Tuesday. This move is in response to perceived unfair trading practices, with both sides citing Section 301 of the Trade Act. Each country accuses the other of violating international trade
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251011_02/#conversation
Date: Oct. 11, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-11
Created: 2025/10/11 03:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:45
Last Read: 2025/10/11 11:30