12 h. ago US vows reprieve on some tech export restrictions as talks with China begin in London

Top economic officials from Washington and Beijing have launched a high-stakes round of trade talks in London, with a senior White House official signaling soon after the start that the US will ease some tech export restrictions on China, adding that he expected the Chinese government to ramp up rare earth mineral exports to American markets. The Chinese and American delegations – led by China’s vice-premier, He Lifeng, alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard...

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4 d. ago China vows to protect students in face of ban on new foreign students at Harvard

China has pledged to “firmly safeguard” the interests of its students following US President Donald Trump’s ban on international enrolment at Harvard University. Citing the institution’s failure to address national security risks on campus, Trump announced in a proclamation on Wednesday night that he would immediately block the Ivy League school from enrolling new international students or exchange visitors, while also ordering the State Department to review whether current foreign enrolments...

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7 d. ago Tariffs Latest: China Vows ‘Forceful’ Response After Accusing U.S. of Violating Trade Truce

Tariffs Latest: China Vows ‘Forceful’ Response After Accusing U.S. of Violating Trade Truce  Barron's

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7 d. ago China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation

China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation  Euronews.com

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7 d. ago China claims U.S. violated trade deal, vows to hit Trump admin with "forceful measures"

China claims U.S. violated trade deal, vows to hit Trump admin with "forceful measures"  Axios

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7 d. ago China Accuses US of Violating Trade Deal, Vows Firm Response

China Accuses US of Violating Trade Deal, Vows Firm Response  Bloomberg.com

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7 d. ago China Accuses US of Violating Trade Truce, Vows Firm Response

China Accuses US of Violating Trade Truce, Vows Firm Response  Bloomberg

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9 d. ago Hong Kong regains favour with investors, companies: Deutsche Bank

Hong Kong’s corporate activity and yuan-driven business have been revitalised as global market participants strengthen ties to China’s economy amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions, according to a senior executive at Deutsche Bank. Companies and investors have increased their exposure to China and hedged against the US dollar as they adjusted their supply chains and portfolios amid market volatility, said Ole Matthiessen, head of corporate banking for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa,...

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1 week ago China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations as US retreats

China vows to open markets to Pacific Island nations as US retreats  Financial Times

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1 week ago China pledges deeper law enforcement ties with Pacific Island nations

Beijing has pledged to expand its support for Pacific Island countries in building climate resilience, and to continue law enforcement cooperation in the region, during high-level talks in the coastal city of Xiamen in southeastern China’s Fujian province on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the commitment, which included US$2 million for the climate change fund, at the third foreign ministers’ meeting between China and Pacific Island states. It was also the first in-person gathering...

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1 week ago China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties

China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Global Trade Summit: Executive Director of German Chamber of Commerce in China: Beijing, Brussels vow to support multilateralism

Global Trade Summit: Executive Director of German Chamber of Commerce in China: Beijing, Brussels vow to support multilateralism  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Taiwan says China using cash to bring poor nations on side regarding island's status

Taiwan says China using cash to bring poor nations on side regarding island's status  Yahoo News Canada

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2 w. ago William Lai vows to protect Taiwan security and industry in speech marking year as leader

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32% tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in discussions with US.

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2 w. ago Taiwan’s William Lai vows to protect security, industry in speech marking year as leader

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32 per cent tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in talks with US.

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3 w. ago Beijing is a ‘red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump

‘Hungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. We’re not willing to give that up’: Budapest official.

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3 w. ago ‘Red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump

‘Red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump  South China Morning Post

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