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806 articles matching the search query.
After Apec tensions, expect ‘extra pressure’ when Xi and Trump meet at G20
Atmosphere described as ‘extremely tense’ at Pacific nations summit, and observers say it reflects reality of rivalry between China and the US.
China and Brunei to step up oil and gas development in South China Sea
China and sultanate agree oil and gas strategy as part of wider diplomatic picture.
Xi’s embrace of private firms can’t solve China’s economic woes
This is no conversion to free market principles. With the state sector overleveraged, the Chinese president is looking elsewhere for a growth boost – but the idea just doesn’t add up
China hoped for a soft power win at APEC, instead Xi Jinping left dissatisfied | CNN
With the presidents of the United States and Russia staying home, it seemed Chinese President Xi Jinping would dominate this weekend at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and increase his country's influence in the Pacific.
U.S. and China Square Off on Trade, and APEC Nations Duck for Cover (Published 2018)
The clash between President Xi Jinping and Vice President Pence left the gathering of 21 nations in Papua New Guinea in disarray, and worried.
Interpol Meets to Select New President After Leader’s Arrest in China (Published 2018)
The agency is holding its first general assembly since its president, Meng Hongwei, was detained by China on charges of taking bribes and other crimes.
U.S.-China Divisions Exposed After One Phrase ‘Torpedoed’ Pacific Accord
A summit of world leaders ended in acrimony with the host nation accusing Chinese officials of threatening behavior and differences between the U.S. and China preventing delegates from reaching a consensus.
China slams Mike Pence; says no country in debt trap because of BRI
Pence and Chinese President Xi Jinping traded barbs in speeches at the APEC summit on Saturday.
China and US to bypass Washington for trade war talks
The last-minute change of venue was intended to help prepare the ground for a Xi-Trump meeting at the G20 summit.
Scott Morrison at Apec summit insists end in sight to US-China dispute
Australian PM downplays Beijing’s Pacific expansionist ambitions as Chinese officials reportedly try to force way into PNG minister’s office
Xi’s note to Hong Kong: protect national security, help on global stage
Top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs lays out key takeaways from president’s 4,600-word speech earlier this week.
'The China show': Xi Jinping arrives in PNG for start of Apec summit
Pomp and ceremony marks arrival of Chinese president, who is vying with Australia for influence in the Pacific
China woos Pacific islands with loans, showcase projects
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — As world leaders land in Papua New Guinea for a Pacific Rim summit, the welcome mat is especially big for China's president. A huge sign in the capital, Port Moresby, welcomes Xi Jinping, picturing him gazing beneficently beside Papua New Guinea's leader, and his hotel is decked out with red Chinese lanterns. China's footprint is everywhere, from a showpiece boulevard and international convention center built with Chinese help to bus stop shelters that announce their origins with "China Aid" plaques.
Detention of Bishop in China's Zhejiang Casts Doubts on Vatican Deal
Bishop Peter Shao of Wenzhou has been taken to an unknown location amid pressure for him to join a state-sponsored body in charge of Chinese Catholics.
Locked in a trade war, China and US try to rally support in Asia
Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang and Mike Pence make the regional rounds as their countries compete for influence.
In first, Washington calls on Beijing to remove missiles from South China Sea
The United States has for the first time urged China to remove missile systems deployed to contested man-made islands in the South China Sea, the Pentagon
Is Xi Jinping finally walking the talk on opening up China’s economy?
President Xi Jinping has been touting China’s commitment to globalisation but foreign players’ access to the country’s huge consumer market remains limited.
Washington talks unlikely to change course of China-US rivalry
Tensions between the world’s two biggest economies extend far beyond the trade war and could shape international politics for years to come, analysts say.
Top Beijing adviser says don’t expect Trump-Xi trade war closure at G20
Fan Gang, formerly of the monetary policy committee of the People’s Bank of China, told a Harvard audience that Xi and Trump’s teams have yet to even discuss the free market and IP concerns that are at the heart of the trade war.
China's human rights record to be examined in UN review
Treatment of minorities, detentions and suppression of freedoms to be scrutinised
