6 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 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 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 In a Rare Visit to China, U.S. Lawmakers Push for More Military Dialogue

In a Rare Visit to China, U.S. Lawmakers Push for More Military Dialogue  Chrissy Houlahan (.gov)

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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 Chinese Premier Li Qiang voices hope of better trade, stable ties with Canada

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed hope that trade tensions with Canada could be de-escalated and their strained ties stabilised in a “practical and constructive” manner as tougher US tariffs loom. In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New York on Tuesday, Li called on both sides to act responsibly towards a “healthy, stable and sustainable” partnership while urging Ottawa to adopt a “correct” perception of China. Carney later described it as a “very constructive set of...

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3 w. ago China's Premier Li Qiang urges Canada to have an accurate understanding of China

China's Premier Li Qiang urges Canada to have an accurate understanding of China  investingLive

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4 w. ago US lawmakers urge greater military dialogue on rare China visit

US lawmakers urge greater military dialogue on rare China visit  Financial Times

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4 w. ago In Rare Visit to China, U.S. Lawmakers Push for More Military Dialogue

In Rare Visit to China, U.S. Lawmakers Push for More Military Dialogue  The Wall Street Journal

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4 w. ago Visiting US lawmakers meet Chinese premier and defence minister

A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers has met China’s Premier Li Qiang and Defence Minister Dong Jun in separate meetings during a visit to Beijing. It was the first reported visit by members of the House of Representatives to China since 2019. A party of senators last visited in 2023. The delegation was led by Democrat Adam Smith, the former chairman of the House armed services committee, Reuters reported. The group also included two other members of the committee – Democrats Ro Khanna and...

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4 w. ago US Lawmakers On Rare Beijing Visit Push Military Dialogue—China Calls It An 'Icebreaking Trip' To Mend Tense Relations

US Lawmakers On Rare Beijing Visit Push Military Dialogue—China Calls It An 'Icebreaking Trip' To Mend Tense Relations  Benzinga

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4 w. ago U.S. lawmakers call for more military dialogue with China as premier Li Qiang welcomes ‘icebreaking trip’

U.S. lawmakers call for more military dialogue with China as premier Li Qiang welcomes ‘icebreaking trip’  Fortune

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4 w. ago US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare visit to Beijing

US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare visit to Beijing  Times of India

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last month US lawmakers in rare China visit push for military dialogue to mend strained ties

US lawmakers in rare China visit push for military dialogue to mend strained ties  The Independent

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