7 h. ago China’s He Lifeng holds ‘constructive’ call with US officials Bessent, Greer

Top Chinese and US officials held a call on Friday to discuss trade, including ongoing efforts to implement an agreement to de-escalate their countries’ trade war. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng had an “in-depth and constructive” video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported. Both sides agreed to promote the stable development of bilateral trade and economic ties, and “expand the list for cooperation...

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7 h. ago China’s VP has ‘constructive’ call with Trump officials Bessent and Greer

Beijing and Washington held a call on Friday to discuss bilateral trade and economic ties, as a variety of practical issues – from soybean orders to computer chips – remain problematic despite the trade truce in October. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng’s video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was part of a bilateral negotiation mechanism started this year to address issues between the world’s two largest economies. The two sides had...

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1 week ago Xi and Trump discuss Taiwan, bilateral ties in rare call, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Taiwan and Ukraine issues on Monday, according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. The phone call came after a series of fast-changing geopolitics in recent weeks. China has seen an escalating row with Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, and the US has announced a 28-point peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022. Xi clarified Beijing’s...

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1 week ago China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties

China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties  Investing.com

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2 w. ago China urges Japan to respect political basis of bilateral ties

China urges Japan to respect political basis of bilateral ties  plenglish.com

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3 w. ago Xi welcomes Thai king to China with pledge of progress for family

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “true good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while pitching...

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3 w. ago ‘Good relatives’: Xi vows to boost Bangkok ties as Thai king visits China

China stands ready to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told the visiting Thai monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. The Chinese leader described the two nations as “genuine good relatives, friends and partners” during his meeting with the king at the Great Hall of the People, according to the official broadcaster CCTV. “China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Thailand,” Xi said, while...

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3 w. ago Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s suggestion that Japan could deploy its military in response to a Taiwan contingency has escalated diplomatic tensions and risks further damaging bilateral ties, analysts have warned. According to Beijing, Takaichi “seriously damaged bilateral ties” when she told the Japanese parliament on Friday that use of military force in the Taiwan Strait could be seen as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, a situation that could allow Tokyo to engage in...

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3 w. ago Xi: China, Spain to build more strategically resilient, dynamic bilateral ties

Xi: China, Spain to build more strategically resilient, dynamic bilateral ties  chinadailyasia.com

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3 w. ago China, Spain to build more strategically resilient, dynamic, internationally influential bilateral ties: Xi

China, Spain to build more strategically resilient, dynamic, internationally influential bilateral ties: Xi  China Daily

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3 w. ago Beijing slams Japanese PM for ‘seriously damaging’ ties over Taiwan comment

Beijing has criticised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for “seriously damaging bilateral ties and challenging post-war international order” over her remarks last week that Japan could deploy its military in the event of a contingency involving Taiwan. Takaichi on Friday told the Japanese parliament that a Taiwan contingency involving the use of military force could be interpreted as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, which could allow Tokyo to engage in military action...

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4 w. ago Wang: China, Britian should promote sustainable development of bilateral ties

Wang: China, Britian should promote sustainable development of bilateral ties  chinadailyasia.com

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