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China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war bites
China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest in nearly 30 years in 2019 amid a bruising trade war with the United States and sputtering investment, and more stimulus steps are expected this year to help avert a sharper slowdown. But
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China hopes to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible
China said today that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week.
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US House approves Uighur Bill demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials
The US House of Representatives yesterday overwhelmingly approved a Bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China’s crackdown on its Muslim minority, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing. The Uighur Act of 2019 is a stronger
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China suspends US military visits to Hong Kong, sanctions US-based NGOs
China said yesterday US military ships and aircraft would not be allowed to visit Hong Kong, and also announced sanctions against several US non-government organisations for encouraging protesters to “engage in extremist, violent and criminal acts.” The measures were announced
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China, US hold phone call on trade talks, discuss core issues
China’s Vice Premier Liu He, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held a phone call on issues related to a phase one trade agreement today, China’s commerce ministry said. Both sides agreed to maintain communication
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Shares falter as China-US row over Hong Kong wrecks trade deal hopes
Global stocks took a beating today as a fresh row between Washington and Beijing over US legislation on Hong Kong threatened to undermine their trade talks and delay a “phase one” deal that investors had initially hoped to be signed
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China will strive to reach phase one trade deal with US
China will strive to reach a “phase one” trade agreement with the United States as both sides keep communication channels open, the Chinese commerce ministry said today, in an attempt to allay fears talks might be unraveling. China is willing
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US Senate passes Hong Kong rights bill backing protesters
The US Senate, in a unanimous vote, passed a legislation yesterday aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid a crackdown on pro-democracy protest movement that has gripped the Chinese-ruled financial centre for months. Following the voice vote by
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