7 h. ago China’s He Lifeng holds ‘constructive’ call with US officials Bessent, Greer

Top Chinese and US officials held a call on Friday to discuss trade, including ongoing efforts to implement an agreement to de-escalate their countries’ trade war. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng had an “in-depth and constructive” video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported. Both sides agreed to promote the stable development of bilateral trade and economic ties, and “expand the list for cooperation...

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7 h. ago China’s VP has ‘constructive’ call with Trump officials Bessent and Greer

Beijing and Washington held a call on Friday to discuss bilateral trade and economic ties, as a variety of practical issues – from soybean orders to computer chips – remain problematic despite the trade truce in October. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng’s video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was part of a bilateral negotiation mechanism started this year to address issues between the world’s two largest economies. The two sides had...

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4 d. ago Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak

Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak  Reuters

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6 d. ago Spain stops pork exports to China after African swine flu cases

Spain’s Agriculture Ministry said it has halted all pork exports to China after two wild boar found dead near Barcelona tested positive for African swine flu, the first cases in three decades. The outbreak, the first since 1994, coincides with Spanish efforts to court Beijing and gain market share in the pork sector and after China imposed tariffs on EU pork during an anti-dumping investigation. Spain is the European Union’s leading pork producer, accounting for roughly a quarter of the bloc’s...

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7 d. ago China bans pork imports from Barcelona after Spain's swine fever outbreak

China bans pork imports from Barcelona after Spain's swine fever outbreak  Reuters

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7 d. ago Spain halts pork exports to China after first case of African swine flu in three decades

Spain halts pork exports to China after first case of African swine flu in three decades  Reuters

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9 d. ago China ready to build more mature strategic partnership with Australia

China ready to build more mature strategic partnership with Australia  ecns.cn

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1 week ago The IAC hosts the international conference “China–Spain Astronomical Collaboration on High

The IAC hosts the international conference “China–Spain Astronomical Collaboration on High-Resolution Spectroscopy 2025”  Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias • IAC

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1 week ago Xi and Trump discuss Taiwan, bilateral ties in rare call, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Taiwan and Ukraine issues on Monday, according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. The phone call came after a series of fast-changing geopolitics in recent weeks. China has seen an escalating row with Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, and the US has announced a 28-point peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022. Xi clarified Beijing’s...

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1 week ago China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties

China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties  Investing.com

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2 w. ago China urges Japan to respect political basis of bilateral ties

China urges Japan to respect political basis of bilateral ties  plenglish.com

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3 w. ago The Soapbox: Stampedes in Ghana, bridge collapse in China and bird flu in Spain

The Soapbox: Stampedes in Ghana, bridge collapse in China and bird flu in Spain  Washington Square News

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3 w. ago Xi welcomes Thai king to China with pledge of progress for family

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “true good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while pitching...

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3 w. ago ‘Good relatives’: Xi vows to boost Bangkok ties as Thai king visits China

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “genuine good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while...

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3 w. ago Spain's King Visits China: Spanish Queen Letizia visits Beijing Foreign Studies University

Spain's King Visits China: Spanish Queen Letizia visits Beijing Foreign Studies University  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s suggestion that Japan could deploy its military in response to a Taiwan contingency has escalated diplomatic tensions and risks further damaging bilateral ties, analysts have warned. According to Beijing, Takaichi “seriously damaged bilateral ties” when she told the Japanese parliament on Friday that use of military force in the Taiwan Strait could be seen as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, a situation that could allow Tokyo to engage in...

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3 w. ago China pledges cooperation with Spain to tap Latin American markets

China pledges cooperation with Spain to tap Latin American markets  TRT World

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3 w. ago China, Spain look to bolster ties amid evolving global dynamics

China, Spain look to bolster ties amid evolving global dynamics  English.gov.cn

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3 w. ago Xinhua Headlines: China, Spain look to bolster ties amid evolving global dynamics

Xinhua Headlines: China, Spain look to bolster ties amid evolving global dynamics  Xinhua

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3 w. ago China and Spain strengthen ties: Zhao Leji meets King Felipe VI in Beijing

China and Spain strengthen ties: Zhao Leji meets King Felipe VI in Beijing  AnewZ

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