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China to host Iranian president amid nuclear deal doubt
Rouhani will pay a working visit to China and attend the summit of the China and Russia-led security bloc the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the ministry said.
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Singapore likeliest option for Trump-Kim summit: US official
Trump and Xi agreed on the importance of maintaining sanctions on Pyongyang until it permanently dismantles its nuclear and missile programs, the White House said.
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North Korean leader Kim visits China, meets President Xi
Kim told Xi the denuclearisation of the peninsula was North Korea’s “constant and clear position”, and that dialogue between North Korea and the United States could build mutual trust.
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China installs cruise missiles on South China Sea outposts: CNBC report
The move, if confirmed, would mark the first Chinese missile deployments in the Spratly Islands, where several Asian countries including Vietnam and Taiwan have rival claims.
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[OPINION] Is this the way to a peaceful world?
The world sits uneasily in a gulch formed by the withdrawing roar of the United States, the flatlining or descent of Europe and the rise and rise of China.
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China's Xi says rising protectionism adds risks & uncertainty in world economy
Xi’s comments were made to Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, media said.
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Trade fight mounts as Trump threatens $100bn more in China tariffs
Financial markets, unsettled for days by the trade fight and Trump’s management of it, whipsawed again on the new threat.
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US escalates China trade showdown with tariffs on $50bn in imports
The announcement drew a swift threat of retaliation from the Chinese embassy in Washington.
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China hits US goods with tariffs as 'sparks' of trade war fly
Eight other products, including pork and scrap aluminium, would now be subject to additional tariffs of 25%, it said, with the measures effective starting 2 April.
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Trump gives positive sign on talks with Kim, good review of Xi meeting
After 2 days of speculation, China announced that Kim Jong Un had visited Beijing and met Xi Jinping, who elicited a pledge from the North Korean leader to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.
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China says North Korea pledges denuclearisation during friendly visit
The trip was Kim’s first known journey abroad since he assumed power in 2011 and is believed by analysts to serve as preparation for upcoming summits with South Korea and the US.
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China forms new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
Xi has also promoted top graft-buster Wang Qishan, a major ally, to the post of vice president.
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Ramaphosa congratulates Xi Jinping on presidential re-election
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Xi Jinping's re-election is a vote of confidence by the people of China for his sterling leadership as well as his ability to steer the Asian nation well into the future.
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China propaganda kicks into overdrive as 'helmsman' Xi re-anointed president
China’s propaganda drive has kicked into high gear following Xi Jinping’s unanimous reappointment as president.
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China's parliament re-elects Xi Jinping as president
The vote was witnessed by journalists inside central Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.
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China's unspoken compact put to test by Xi power play
The decision to abolish presidential term limits, setting the stage for Xi to rule indefinitely, has engendered widespread unease.
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China to merge regulators, create new ministries in biggest revamp in years
China is restructuring the responsibilities, roles and powers of its state institutions to make them more efficient.
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Chinese state media defends removing presidential term limits
In the run up to the vote, critics on Chinese social media attacked the move and drew parallels to North Korea or suggested a Mao Zedong-type cult of personality was forming.
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Trump praises Chinese president extending tenure 'for life'
It is not clear if Trump, 71, was making the comment about extending presidential service in jest. The White House did not respond to a request for comment late Saturday.
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China pushes back against criticism of plan for Xi to stay in power
The social media reaction late on Sunday quickly saw China swing into a concerted propaganda push by Monday, blocking some articles and publishing pieces praising the party.
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China launches propaganda push for Xi after social media criticism
The social media reaction late on Sunday quickly saw China swing into a concerted propaganda push by Monday, blocking some articles and publishing pieces praising the party.
