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Why audiences in China are loving Green Book
A story about US segregation history has been a surprising hit with Chinese moviegoers, who nowadays seem to mostly favor films about China's rising power.
China Suggests a Trade Compromise With the Trump Administration (Published 2019)
An offer from a senior Chinese official could make a trade deal easier to achieve — but also more fragile.
US is pushing ‘religious freedom agenda’ with China, envoy says
Sam Brownback, US ambassador-at-large for religious freedom, says he hopes to work with Beijing to develop an action plan, but notes that ‘there are tools’ to compel compliance.
China warns EU to stay ‘independent’ in dealings with Beijing
Plea to bloc not to follow America’s example follows White House criticism of Italy’s plans to become the first G7 country to sign up for the Belt and Road Initiative.
Chinese students caught in trade war crossfire urge US to ease visa curbs
Open letter to rally support for petition cites ‘groundless suspicion and slanders’, in WeChat post that says at least 100 Chinese students have experienced visa delays that put studies at risk.
China's exports fall more than 20% in February; overall trade data come in much weaker
China on Friday reported worse than expected trade data for the month of February, customs data showed amid Beijing's trade dispute with the U.S.
China’s foreign investment law is welcome, but not enough, business says
Draft legislation, set to be debated at the National People’s Congress, covers items on the wish list of US President Donald Trump to end the US-China trade war.
‘Made in China 2025’ a waste of taxpayers’ money: ex-finance minister
Beijing’s tech strategy has been all talk, no action, and developing Chinese industries should have been left to the market, Lou Jiwei, finance minister from 2013 to 2016, says after ‘two sessions’ panel meeting.
Long before Trump’s trade war with China, Huawei’s activities were secretly tracked
The surprise arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in December quickly turned the executive, Meng Wanzhou, into a central figure in a trade war between two economic superpowers.
Huawei boosts Japan parts orders, hedging US risks
Chinese smartphone maker secures components ahead of summer launch
Trump ‘pushing for China deal because he wants market rally’
US President is said to be concerned that failure to conclude an agreement quickly will take its toll on Wall Street.
China blocks some Canada canola shipments, Ottawa expresses concern
China has canceled Canadian agribusiness Richardson International Ltd's registration to ship canola to China, the company said on Tuesday, the latest sign of tensions between Ottawa and Beijing.
China and US ‘certain’ to reach deal to open up financial sector
Two sides will reach complete agreement, bank regulator says on sidelines of National People’s Congress.
Huawei says it would never hand data to China's government. Experts say it wouldn't have a choice
Huawei would have to give data to the Chinese government if it was asked for it, according to experts, despite the company saying that it would refuse to do so.
China’s Biotech Investors Have Caught a Chill
With the U.S. restricting foreign deals, a once-promising area for investment is now in peril.
U.S., China 'on the cusp' of possible end to trade war: Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday he thought the United States and China were "on the cusp" of a deal to end their trade war, adding to positive signs about negotiations from both sides of the Pacific.
Easier for China to face tariffs than bend to U.S. pressure
China will acknowledge concessions made in any trade deal with the United States for the sake of stabilizing shaky relations, but is unlikely to yield to demands it alter its economic model even if faced with continued tariffs, many trade experts believe.
US consul refuses to apologise for questioning Hong Kong autonomy
Top US diplomat in Hong Kong stands by remarks that the Chinese Foreign Ministry office called ‘distortion and defamation’.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally as U.S., China inch closer to trade deal
Asian shares started the week on the front foot on signs the United States and China were close to striking a tariff deal to end their protracted trade war while the dollar eased as traders wagered Federal Reserve policy would remain accommodative.
U.S. and China Near a Trade Deal to Drop Tariffs (Published 2019)
The Trump administration’s agreement is shaping up to be less ambitious than what the president and his top advisers initially set out to win.
