Chinese stocks slide as Trump threatens tariffs, accuses Beijing of holding world ‘captive'

1. Chinese stocks, including BABA, fell sharply after Trump's tariff threat. 2. Alibaba and Baidu each dropped about 8% amid U.S.-China tensions. 3. Investor sentiment turned cautious over escalating trade disputes with China. 4. China's tightening control over rare earth metal exports added to concerns. 5. Despite recent climbs, stocks still face volatility due to geopolitical tensions.