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China's Xi congratulates Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa after disputed vote
China has close economic and diplomatic ties with Zimbabwe, which it has been keen to maintain after Mugabe’s ouster last November in a de facto coup that brought his former ally Mnangagwa to power.
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Ramaphosa to deliver opening address at Brics summit
The summit, held in Sandton this year, will also hear remarks by China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, India's Narendra Modi, and Brazil's Michel Temer.
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Eskom secures R33.4bn loan from China’s Development Bank
The loan agreement was signed on Tuesday after high-level talks led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Rand firms after Ramaphosa announces $14.7bn China investment
At 1100 GMT the rand had firmed 1.06% to 13.3300 per dollar, its firmest since Thursday.
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China to invest $14.7bn in SA, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says China’s Xi Jinping has committed to invest $14.7 billion in South Africa.
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China's Xi pledges $20bn in loans to revive Middle East
Beijing has ramped up engagement in the Middle East in recent years as Arab nations play an important role in Xi’s signature Belt and Road foreign policy plan.
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MLA wants quick response from NPA over arrest of Indian PM
The association wants Narendra Modi arrested when he attends the Brics summit for his alleged involvement in war crimes and human rights violations in Kashmir
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North Korea, China discuss 'true peace', denuclearisation - KCNA
Kim and Xi assessed the historic meeting Kim had with US President Donald Trump in Singapore last week and exchanged opinions on ways to resolve the issue of denuclearisation, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
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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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China's Xi renews pledges to open economy, cut tariffs this year
While most of the pledges were reiterations of previously announced measures, Xi’s comments sent US stock futures, the dollar and Asian shares higher.
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China tells North Korea it appreciates its efforts on denuclearisation
North Korea and China's ties had been frayed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and missiles and Beijing’s backing of tough UN sanctions in response.
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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'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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Trump tweets about call with China's President Xi on North Korea
Donald Trump also spoke by phone on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron about North Korea and new American tariffs on some metals.
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Trump says Russia hurting US efforts on North Korea nuclear issue
In an interview with Fox Business Network, Trump said it would be easier to resolve the North Korea nuclear issue if the United States had a better relationship with Russia.
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Japan to propose strategic dialogue with US, India and Australia – Nikkei
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to propose the idea to US President Donald Trump on 6 November when they plan to hold a summit meeting.
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Trump to press China on North Korea, trade on Beijing visit
Isolating North Korea further is a key goal for Trump on what will be his longest foreign trip to date.
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China's Xi lays out vision for 'new era' led by 'still stronger' Communist Party
Xi Jinping’s wide-ranging address laid out a confident vision for a more prosperous China and its place in the international community.
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China's Xi says nations need to oppose protectionism
Xi told leaders from the BRICS states and other developing countries meeting in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen that countries needed to oppose protectionism and rebalance globalisation.
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President Xi: China loves peace but won’t compromise on sovereignty
China has rattled nerves around Asia and globally with its increasingly assertive stance in territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas and an ambitious military modernisation plan.
