8 d. ago Chinese premier stresses resilience in symposium with business leaders

Premier Li Qiang called on China’s companies to be resilient and reiterated a pledge to achieve the country’s annual economic goals at a symposium with business leaders, academics and other experts on Tuesday. “To accurately understand the current economic situation, one must take a broader perspective [it is necessary to] further strengthen confidence, face problems squarely and stay firmly committed to doing our work well,” Li was quoted as saying by state news agency Xinhua. The meeting,...

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1 week ago Beijing Defends Rare Earth Curbs as U.S. Threatens New Tariffs

Beijing Defends Rare Earth Curbs as U.S. Threatens New Tariffs  Caixin Global

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1 week ago Beijing blames US for trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

Beijing blames US for trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs  Yahoo

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1 week ago Trump tariff war: Beijing criticises US 'double standards', defends rare earth export curbs

Trump tariff war: Beijing criticises US 'double standards', defends rare earth export curbs  WION

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1 week ago Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs By Reuters

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs By Reuters  Investing.com

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1 week ago Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs  Yahoo

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2 w. ago Chinese premier begins North Korea trip with friendly cooperation pledge

Chinese Premier Li Qiang promised closer cooperation with North Korea as he began a three-day visit to the country on Thursday following a recent flurry of diplomatic exchanges that signalled a thaw in relations. Li is the most senior Chinese official to visit the country since 2019. During his visit he will attend a series of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party. Li said Beijing was ready to work with Pyongyang to “strengthen strategic communication, maintain...

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2 w. ago China Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea for ruling party anniversary

China Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea for ruling party anniversary  Reuters

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2 w. ago BREAKING NEWS: China Premier Li to visit N. Korea for ruling party anniv.

BREAKING NEWS: China Premier Li to visit N. Korea for ruling party anniv.  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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2 w. ago Chinese Premier Li to visit North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

China’s Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. The event commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea will take place on Friday. More to follow ...

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2 w. ago Li Qiang to visit North Korea, most senior Chinese official to do so since 2019

Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing, the most senior Chinese official to visit the country since 2019. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. A military parade commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea is expected to take place on Friday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Calling the two...

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3 w. ago Xi renews warning against Taiwan independence in National Day address

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp warning over the issue of Taiwan in his annual National Day address on Tuesday, saying Beijing must firmly oppose “external interference” and safeguard its territorial integrity. Xi also used his speech to pledge to “practice true multilateralism”, in what has been a consistent message from Chinese officials framing Beijing as a source of stability and a defender of the world order amid global changes. He said Beijing must deepen cross-strait exchanges...

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3 w. ago Has Lutnick signalled the end of Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ against Beijing?

The US commerce secretary’s remark that semiconductor production should be split “50-50” between the United States and Taiwan has fuelled concerns on the island over Washington’s defence commitment. Howard Lutnick told US cable network NewsNation on Sunday that unless Taiwan moved a significant share of its chip production to America, Washington could not guarantee it would defend the island against an attack from Beijing. Taiwan has long seen its semiconductor industry as a “silicon shield”...

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3 w. ago Defending champion Coco Gauff battles in Beijing win over Leylah Fernandez

Defending champion Coco Gauff battles in Beijing win over Leylah Fernandez  Tennis.com

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3 w. ago China's Premier decries 'tariff hikes' at UNGA, calls for global cooperation

China's Premier decries 'tariff hikes' at UNGA, calls for global cooperation  The Economic Times

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3 w. ago China’s Premier Li calls for solidarity, peace and shared economic prosperity in UN address

China’s Premier Li calls for solidarity, peace and shared economic prosperity in UN address  UN News

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3 w. ago China’s Premier Seeks to Cast Beijing as Defender of International Order

China’s Premier Seeks to Cast Beijing as Defender of International Order  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Premier Li Qiang touts China’s global vision at UN, slams US isolationism

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged the United Nations on Friday to embrace multilateral values and a stable global order, took pointed swipes at the US and called for reforms that reflect Beijing’s development model. “Solidarity lifts everyone up,” Li said, without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name. “History keeps reminding us that when might dictate right, the world risks division and regression.” “Should the era of the Law of the Jungle return and the weak be left as a prey to the...

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3 w. ago China is confident in sustaining economic growth, premier says By Reuters

China is confident in sustaining economic growth, premier says By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago China is confident in sustaining economic growth, premier says

China is confident in sustaining economic growth, premier says  Reuters

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