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China's Xi urges more policing as COVID-19 toll rises

February 16, 2020 | 11:32

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for tightened control over online discussion and increased policing to ensure "positive energy" and social stability, state media said Saturday (Feb 15), as the country struggles to contain the deadly new coronavirus.

China confirms 218 pneumonia cases as President Xi urges 'top priority' for protecting lives

January 20, 2020 | 22:05

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday (Jan 20) the country would curb the spread of an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus, state television reported.

Trump confirms won't impose new tariffs on China

June 30, 2019 | 11:15

OSAKA: The United States will not impose any new tariffs on China for now, President Donald Trump said Saturday (Jun 29) after high-stakes talks with his Chinese counterpart on the bruising trade war.

US-China trade spat, Iran tensions to dominate weighty G20

June 26, 2019 | 11:56

The trade battle between the US and China, and fears that spiralling tensions with Iran could erupt into conflict are poised to dominate a high-stakes G20 summit from Friday (Jun 28).

Asian markets extend global rally as Trump fuels trade deal hope

June 20, 2019 | 09:49

Asian markets rallied on Wednesday (Jun 19) after Donald Trump hailed "very good" phone talks with Xi Jinping and said they would meet at the G20 next week, renewing hopes for a deal to end a bruising trade war.

Trump calls trade war with China 'a little squabble'

May 15, 2019 | 09:06

President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 14) labelled the escalating trade war with China "a little squabble" and again accused Beijing of scuttling an agreement when it was near completion.

Under pressure: Clock ticks for China in trade talks

December 21, 2018 | 10:35

Chinese President Xi Jinping's trade war strategy is getting more complicated, with slowing growth and disagreements about his approach within the Communist Party adding new battlefronts, according to analysts.

Trump says China tariff rates very likely to rise

November 27, 2018 | 09:12

Just days ahead of a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump also vowed to put tariffs on all remaining imports from China if the two sides failed to reach a deal.

Trump says prepared for G20 meeting with China's Xi

November 23, 2018 | 11:00

US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday (Nov 22) he was "very prepared" for a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week at the G20 summit in Argentina, and suggested a deal could be reached to end the trade war.

Putin says Russia and China to reduce use of dollar in trade

September 12, 2018 | 11:40

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Sep 11) said that Moscow and Beijing plan to use their own national currencies more often in trade deals as Russia's relations with the West deteriorate.

North Korea's Kim planning China visit: Report

June 19, 2018 | 09:07

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may visit China as early as Tuesday (Jun 19) to brief President Xi Jinping on last week's summit with US President Donald Trump, according to Japanese reports.

Trump urges China to clamp down on North Korea border

May 23, 2018 | 08:34

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 21) urged China to maintain tight control of its border with North Korea until he signs a denuclearisation deal with Kim Jong UN.

Trump promises North Korea's Kim can stay in power

May 18, 2018 | 09:23

Trump told reporters that if the meeting were to go ahead successfully, Kim "will get protections that will be very strong."

Trump praises Xi's 'kind words' in fresh sign of trade detente

April 11, 2018 | 15:57

President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 10) praised the "kind words" from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and pledged "great progress" in the looming trade dispute between the world's largest economies.