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US-China trade war in 10 dates
Trump, who campaigned under the slogan "America First", announces tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminium from a number of countries in a bid to slash the huge US trade deficit.
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Hong Kong braces for huge rally as public anger boils
Critics fear the Beijing-backed law will tangle people up in China's notoriously opaque and politicised courts and damage the city's reputation as a safe business hub.
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China says US should bear 'entire responsibility' for trade talks setbacks
In a statement, China said the historical experience has proved that any attempt to force a deal through tactics such as smears, undermining and maximum pressure will only spoil the cooperative relationship.
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China raises tariffs on US goods amid escalating tensions
Beijing's move hits $60 billion worth of US goods with new punitive tariffs ranging from five to 25%, and comes in retaliation for Washington raising duty on $200 billion in Chinese goods to 25%.
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Xi says 'no clash' of civilisations amid US trade war
His remarks came after a top-level US official last month described the rivalry between China and the US as "a fight with a really different civilisation and a different ideology".
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Tense future for US-China ties, with or without trade deal
The United States faces a growing challenge to its lone superpower status from a Communist-ruled China whose global influence, military might and high-tech capabilities are rapidly rising.
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China's vast investment in Africa hits a snag in Congo
When the plunge of global oil prices in 2014 blew a hole in the Congolese government's finances, it was China that stepped in to help.
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China shows off new destroyer as Xi views naval parade
The navy has been a major beneficiary of the modernisation, with China looking to project power far from its shores and protect its trading routes and citizens overseas.
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Trump says he's inclined to extend China trade deadline and meet Xi soon
US and Chinese negotiators had made progress and will extend this week’s round of negotiations by two days through Sunday, Trump told reporters at the White House.
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China condemns Indian PM Modi's visit to disputed region
Modi’s visit was part of a series of public meetings in the region aimed at garnering support for his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party ahead on Indian elections that are due to be held by May.
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North Korea's Kim ends Beijing visit as Trump summit looms
Kim arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his fourth visit to Pyongyang's sole major diplomatic friend, reportedly visiting a factory and meeting President Xi Jinping.
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North Korea's Kim arrives at Beijing train station: Yonhap
Kim Jong Un arrived at Beijing train station Tuesday on a visit to China to meet President Xi Jinping, the South's Yonhap news agency reported.
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China to 'immediately' implement US trade truce measures
The commerce ministry's remarks came days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to give negotiators 90 days to resolve their trade spat.
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APEC leaders seek unity after US, China spat
Wrapping up a two-day summit, leaders will strive to craft a statement on the uncontroversial parts of their agenda - pushing for deeper economic integration.
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Pence vows tariffs to remain until 'China changes its ways'
Pence warned Saturday that US sanctions and pressure on China would remain in place until Beijing reforms its trade practices.
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Xi, Trump G20 meeting will be of great significance – China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Chinese politburo member Yang Jiechi and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe will take part in the talks.
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A new pact between India & China sends an important global signal. Here's why
China is India’s biggest trading partner and a large market for Chinese products, and Indian retailers are keen to acquire cheap Chinese goods to market.
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Trump, Xi eye G20 talks after 'very good' phone call
The phone call comes as tensions between the world's two biggest economies are rising on several fronts, including commerce and security.
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China’s role as a conflict mediator is growing fast. Here's why
The increase in Chinese mediation activities began in 2013, the year that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched.
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China state media says Hong Kong's '1 country, 2 systems' policy remains
The principle has been practiced since Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997.
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America's image worsens under Trump
The survey showed that America’s image, which took a big hit in 2017, Trump’s first year in office, continued to deteriorate in many countries in 2018, particularly in Europe.
