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China envoys hold talks with US before Trump tariff decision
Goal is to make enough progress to persuade Trump to extend his deadline.
No plans yet for US, China presidents to meet on trade
Trump and Xi last met in December in Argentina.
US, China leave next steps for trade talks unclear
No progress on US insistence on “structural changes” in areas such as Chinese technology policy, market access, IP protection.
US China trade cease fire does little to narrow differences
Only postponing US tariff hikes on Chinese goods for 90 days while the two sides negotiate.
China tries to defuse trade pressure, says world benefits
A report repeats promises to cut some tariffs and ease controls on foreign investment.
Ahead of Ross visit, US group calls on China to open markets
Trump administration renewed threat to place 25 per cent tariffs on US$50 billion of Chinese goods.
US firms seek tariff relief as US and China try to mend rift
Trump raised hopes for the latest talks by striking a surprisingly conciliatory tone toward China.
Trump’s bid to help Chinese telecom firm ZTE draws fire but raises hopes
Seen as potential leverage for progress on other trade issues and win support for upcoming North Korea meeting.
China’s president offers US possible trade concessions
Xi positions China as a defender of free trade, despite its status as the most-closed major economy.
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Trump seeks to ease fears of trade fight with China
Beijing has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs.
China’s Xi extols multilateral approach, climate accord
Rebukes protectionism, will strive to build a new model of major-country relations with the US.
China’s Xi reaffirms US relations in chat with Trump
Co-operation was the “only correct choice” for China and the US.
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Beijing air pollution reaches hits hazardous levels
China’s cities are among the world’s dirtiest after three decades of explosive economic growth
US China work closely to co-ordinate on climate change
Cyber attacks and China’s moves in East and South China seas still hot buttons
Head of commission that runs China’s state-owned companies rolls
China fires senior official linked to corruption probe into state-owned oil giant.
