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Biden presses Xi on HK, Xinjiang in first phone call
Setting the stage for what could be a contentious relationship between the two superpowers, Biden offered Xi his 'greetings and well wishes' for the Chinese...
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China beefs up laws to handle epidemics, protect whistleblowers
The new biosecurity law, approved by lawmakers on Saturday, flags the right to report 'acts that endanger biosecurity' and calls for risk prevention systems, ranging from active monitoring to emergency plans.
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China's Xi says China acted openly and transparently on COVID-19
Xi, speaking at a ceremony honouring role models during the country’s fight against the disease, said China is the first major economy to return to growth during the pandemic - a fact he said demonstrates the country’s strong abilities and vitality.
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US says President Vladimir Putin seeking to stay in power for life
Deputy Secretary of State Steve Biegun said both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘seem intent on putting themselves into office for life, or at least until they otherwise choose on their own initiative to leave.’
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Pompeo says China's Africa lending creates unsustainable debt burdens
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a persistent critic of China, accused Beijing of 'more empty promises and tired platitudes.'
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Jinping says China has full confidence in WHO's COVID-19 response
China's President XI said that his country shared information on COVID-19 as soon as it could in what appeared to be an apparent response to US President Donald Trump’s accusations that China withheld information.
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Trump says pandemic clouds US-China trade deal
The coronavirus outbreak originated in Wuhan, China, in December and was spreading silently as the United States and China signed a Phase 1 trade deal hailed by the Republican president as a major achievement.
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Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name
A statement about Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit published on Aung San Suu Kyi’s official Facebook page was littered with references to 'Mr Sh*thole' when translated to English.
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Trump openly calls on Ukraine, China to investigate Biden
Facing possible removal from office precisely for seeking foreign help against his political challengers, Trump said he wanted Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to go after Biden, the leader in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination next year.
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Jinping vows ‘no force’ will shake China as HK protesters clash with police
China's National Day was marked by widespread chaos in Hong Kong as political unrest continued.
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China unveils plan for huge anniversary military parade
The military and civilian parade, held in the capital on 1 October, is expected to be the biggest in its history.
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China and the US need to embrace the idea of benign competition. Here’s why
Views differ on the essence of China-US competition. Most watchers see it as a classic power competition caused by a shrinking gap in strength between the two countries.
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Trump targets China with tariffs on $300bn in goods
The sudden deterioration meant the world's two largest economies have now erected trade barriers covering virtually all of their $660 billion in annual trade in merchandise - confirming economists' fears and sending shudders through Wall Street.
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US, China move trade talks to Shanghai amid deal pessimism
Expectations for progress during the two-day Shanghai meeting are low, so officials and businesses are hoping Washington and Beijing can at least detail commitments for 'goodwill' gestures and clear the path for future negotiations.
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In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
Wang also warned against “protectionism in the name of national security”, without mentioning the United States, and called major powers to make more contributions to global peace and stability.
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Calm returns to Hong Kong after protests erupt into violence
Lawyers and rights groups say China’s justice system is marked by torture, forced confessions and arbitrary detention. China has been angered by Western criticism of the bill.
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Trump says open to 'historic' trade deal with China at G20
The meeting kicked off in a positive tone, with Trump saying: "It would be historic if we could do a fair trade deal... We are totally open to it."
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Oil prices fall as market awaits G20, Opec meeting
The leaders of the G20 countries meet on Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan, but the most anticipated meeting is between Trump and Xi on Saturday.
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China's Xi: Protectionism is hurting global trade order
Xi added that in such circumstances, the BRICS countries should 'increase our resilience and capability to cope with external risks.'
