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Trump claims US and China are talking trade
US President Donald Trump says Beijing and Washington are getting down to brass tacks. On Thursday, Trump said that top Chinese officials have reached out to Washington “a number of times” to discuss trade issues, adding he is “confident that… Read More »

Premier Li Qiang calls on officials to stabilize market expectations
On Thursday, Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council study session on strengthening market expectations. Gao Peiyong, former vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, gave a lecture on the topic. Since late 2023, Gao has repeatedly argued… Read More »

Xi Jinping showcases China as reliable partner during Cambodia visit
On Thursday, Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia for the final leg of his three-country Southeast Asia tour. As in Vietnam and Malaysia, Cambodian media ran an article by Xi ahead of his arrival, urging Phnom Penh to help “promote an… Read More »