9 h. ago China's vice premier holds 'constructive' call with Bessent and Greer

China's vice premier holds 'constructive' call with Bessent and Greer  Reuters

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8 d. ago Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would review the immigration status of every permanent resident or “green card” holder from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington. The announcement came as US President Donald Trump said that one of the National Guard members, 20-year-old Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, had died of her wounds, while the other, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, was ‘fighting for his life’. US officials have...

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1 week ago Premier Li Qiang urges Germany to be ‘rational and pragmatic’ on China policy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged Germany to stand by a rational and pragmatic China policy and focus on common interests in his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who plans a state visit next year. “We hope the German side will adhere to a rational and pragmatic China policy, rule out interference and pressure, focus on shared interests and consolidate the foundation for cooperation,” Li told Merz on Sunday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, South...

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1 week ago Premier Li urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns

Premier Li urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns  chinadailyasia.com

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1 week ago Chinese premier urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns

Chinese premier urges China, Germany to strengthen dialogue, address concerns  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Missile defence in focus as China, Russia generals pledge deeper cooperation

The Chinese and Russian militaries have pledged to deepen cooperation in sensitive areas including missile defence, following high-level talks in Moscow involving China’s top general. General Zhang Youxia, the first-ranking vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, met with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov on Thursday, according to China’s defence ministry announcement. The visit – Zhang’s first in two years – signalled a continued strengthening of defence ties between the two...

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2 w. ago China tells Japan to ‘behave’ properly as it dimisses call for talks

China has urged Tokyo to “behave” with restraint after it called for talks amid the diplomatic freeze over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan. Asked about a possible meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Takaichi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Summit in South Africa this weekend, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China had no such plans. “There’s no arrangement for Premier Li Qiang meeting the Japanese leader. We urge Japan to behave with proper self-restraint,”...

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2 w. ago China tells Japan to ‘behave’ properly as it dismisses call for talks

China has urged Tokyo to “behave with restraint” after it called for talks amid the diplomatic freeze over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan. Asked about a possible meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Takaichi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Summit in South Africa this weekend, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China had no such plans. “There’s no arrangement for Premier Li Qiang meeting the Japanese leader. We urge Japan to behave with proper self-restraint,”...

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2 w. ago German vice chancellor urges greater role for China in Ukraine peace

German vice chancellor urges greater role for China in Ukraine peace  Yahoo

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2 w. ago 🇨🇳🇩🇪 CHINA TO GERMANY: “HELP US FIX EUROPE BEFORE THIS BLOWS UP” Beijing just slid a quiet but loaded message across the table: Germany, you’re Europe’s heavyweight

🇨🇳🇩🇪 CHINA TO GERMANY: “HELP US FIX EUROPE BEFORE THIS BLOWS UP” Beijing just slid a quiet but loaded message across the table: Germany, you’re Europe’s heavyweight - use it. At a high-level financial summit in Beijing, China’s Vice Premier H  x.com

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2 w. ago China Climate Advisers Warn Trade Barriers Hinder Emission Goals

China Climate Advisers Warn Trade Barriers Hinder Emission Goals  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China's Capital Market to Open Up More and More, CSRC Vice Chair Says

China's Capital Market to Open Up More and More, CSRC Vice Chair Says  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Beijing summons Japanese ambassador in latest protest over PM’s Taiwan comments

Beijing has summoned the Japanese ambassador and lodged “solemn representations” in its latest show of protest over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent provocative comments on a Taiwan contingency. Sun Weidong, China’s vice-foreign minister, on Thursday summoned Kenji Kanasugi, expressing strong dissatisfaction and opposition to Takaichi’s remarks, which Sun called “egregiously wrong and highly dangerous”, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Sun said the Japanese leader’s...

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3 w. ago GM taps Cadillac vice president John Roth to lead China operations

GM taps Cadillac vice president John Roth to lead China operations  Automotive News

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3 w. ago China's vice premier attends launch of Simandou iron ore project in Guinea

China's vice premier attends launch of Simandou iron ore project in Guinea  Reuters

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3 w. ago Chinese firms in EU report solid performance despite mounting uncertainties

Most Chinese companies are faring well in the European Union despite rising challenges such as higher labour costs, trade barriers and the bloc’s efforts to reduce dependence on Beijing, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) said in its annual report. Over 80 per cent of surveyed companies reported stable or improved performance in Europe in 2024, with more than half posting revenue growth and 40 per cent turning higher profits, according to the report published on Wednesday by the...

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3 w. ago Saudi video gaming giant Savvy eyes China’s vast market and talent

Savvy Games Group, the video gaming powerhouse owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is looking to the Chinese market for inspiration as it embarks on a new phase of global expansion, according to company executives. During a recent visit to Shanghai, Saudi Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, vice-chairman of Savvy, highlighted China’s appeal, citing its vast consumer base and exceptional talent pool. “What is unique to China is its ability to be successful in games and esports...

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4 w. ago China's vice premier urges end to trade barriers holding back green transition

China's vice premier urges end to trade barriers holding back green transition  Reuters

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