3 h. ago S&P 500 approaches record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade

S&P 500 approaches record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade  News Channel 3-12

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11 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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11 h. ago US hints at reprieve on some tech export restrictions as talks with China begin

Top economic officials from Washington and Beijing launched a high-stakes round of trade talks in London, with a senior White House official signalling soon after the start that the US would 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 Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...

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12 h. ago Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts

China’s nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington’s reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify efforts to develop home-grown technologies as its domestic reactors mature, analysts said. The Trump administration has reportedly suspended licenses for the export of some nuclear power generation equipment to China. The US Department of Commerce issued the ruling in recent weeks, according to...

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21 h. ago Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing

Asia stocks rise as investors digest China inflation data, await Beijing-Washington trade talks  CNBC

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37 h. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

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51 h. ago Beijing, Washington point fingers after Geneva promises stall

Beijing, Washington point fingers after Geneva promises stall  MSN

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4 d. ago Opinion | Stanford is a case study in how Beijing infiltrates U.S. universities

Opinion | Stanford is a case study in how Beijing infiltrates U.S. universities  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Trump speaks to China's Xi amid ongoing dispute over trade truce

Trump speaks to China's Xi amid ongoing dispute over trade truce  CBS News

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5 d. ago Trump says China’s Xi ‘hard to make a deal with’ amid trade dispute

Trump says China’s Xi ‘hard to make a deal with’ amid trade dispute  Al Jazeera

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5 d. ago Washington and Beijing Prepare for Potential Call amid Trade Disputes

Washington and Beijing Prepare for Potential Call amid Trade Disputes  kaohoon international

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5 d. ago COMMENT: Asia's team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout

COMMENT: Asia's team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout  bne IntelliNews

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5 d. ago Letter: Washington can still adjust its trajectory on Beijing

Letter: Washington can still adjust its trajectory on Beijing  Financial Times

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6 d. ago China warns US pressure tactics won’t work for trade talks to happen

Beijing on Tuesday urged Washington to “respect facts, stop spreading disinformation, and correct its wrong practices” to create conditions for meaningful dialogue amid a dispute between the world’s two largest economies over a recent trade deal. “Pressure and coercion are not the right way to engage with China,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in Beijing a day after the White House said that it was “likely” that US President Donald Trump would speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping...

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7 d. ago China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing

China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing  Seeking Alpha

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7 d. ago U.S. pushback on 'security with Washington, economy with Beijing' puts new Korean government to the test

U.S. pushback on 'security with Washington, economy with Beijing' puts new Korean government to the test  Korea JoongAng Daily

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7 d. ago Beijing and Washington last month agreed to slash staggeringly high tariffs on each other for 90 days

Beijing and Washington last month agreed to slash staggeringly high tariffs on each other for 90 days  IslanderNews.com

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7 d. ago Boeing’s China hopes face trade war headwinds, supply chain risks: analysts

Boeing expects Chinese airlines to resume orders that were paused during the trade war with the United States, but analysts warn supply chain constraints and tariff uncertainties could slow actual deliveries. Kelly Ortberg, CEO of the American aircraft giant, said Chinese airlines have confirmed they would begin taking deliveries of Boeing planes this month after Beijing and Washington agreed to a 90-day trade truce in May. In April, Ortberg was quoted as saying that deliveries to China had been...

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7 d. ago Beijing swipes back at Washington over trade, student visa restrictions

Beijing swipes back at Washington over trade, student visa restrictions  Washington Times

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7 d. ago BTG Pactual eyes Hong Kong expansion as China and Brazil strengthen ties

Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is seeking to expand its operations in Asia, eyeing opportunities arising from the growing demand for data centres among Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firms, as Beijing and Brasília strengthen their trade and investment ties amid tariff disputes with the US. Established in 1983, BTG is one of Brazil’s largest banks, with a presence across Latin America, the US, Europe and the Middle East. During an interview with the Post in Hong Kong on Saturday, BTG...

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