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Ramaphosa to host China's Xi Jinping for bilateral talks
Xi Jinping landed in the country on Monday night ahead of the much-anticipated 10th BRICS summit in Sandton which several heads of state are expected to attend.
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China chemical plant blast kills 19, injures 12
It comes amid a drive to strengthen industrial safety, with China ramping up checks over the last year, in the wake of some high-profile incidents at coal mines and chemical plants.
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Chinese province considers incentives for couples to have more children: media
Once one of China’s most prosperous provinces, Liaoning’s gross domestic product rose 4.2% last year, lagging the national growth rate of 6.9%. Provincial GDP shrank 2.5% in 2016.
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China’s Weibo blocks John Oliver after Xi Jinping roasting
In a 20-minute segment aired on HBO last Sunday, the British comedian criticised China’s moves to end presidential term limits.
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Trump ready to impose tariffs on about $50bn in Chinese goods: official
The list will contain 800 product categories, down from 1,300 previously, according to another administration official and an industry source familiar with the list.
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Trump to meet with top trade advisers on activation of China tariffs: source
Trump is due to unveil revisions to his initial tariff list targeting $50 billion of Chinese goods on Friday.
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North Korea looks to China, not US, for help in any economic transformation
China is already North Korea’s most important ally and biggest trade partner.
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US to shorten length of visas for some Chinese citizens: White House
The US State Department will implement measures from 11 June to “enhance security for some Chinese visa applicants,” the official said.
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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.
