Beijing, Oct 10, 2025 (AFP) - China says to impose 'special port fees' on US-linked ships

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China said on Friday it would impose "special port fees" on ships operated by and built in the United States after Washington announced charges for Chinese-linked ships in April. Incremental fees on American ships will be collected at Chinese ports from October 14, Beijing's transport ministry said in a statement. The US shipbuilding industry was dominant after World War II but has gradually declined and now accounts for just 0.1 percent of globa......

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