By Francesca Landini MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) – U.S. short track speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold is ready for the Milano Cortina Olympics after working hard to recover mentally from a disappointing …
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Why more foreigners are seeking health care in China
A decade ago officials set a target for China to become an “internationally competitive” destination for medical tourism by 2030 (as South Korea has become: wealthy Chinese often visit that country …
China backs Cuba against ‘external interference’ as foreign minister visits Beijing
BEIJING, Feb 5 (Reuters) – China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and security and “opposes unwarranted interference by external forces”, China’s foreign minister told his …
Taiwan says Trump-Xi talks will bring stability as Beijing urges caution on arms sales
Taiwan says it is not concerned by talks between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi, as Beijing reiterates its warning over US weapons sales to the self-ruled island.
How a gold trading platform’s collapse sparked rare protests in Shenzhen
The downfall of Jieworui has shone a spotlight on shadow markets that have gained traction amid volatile prices.
Private Gold Trade: Sudden demise of major platform in Shenzhen highlights shadow markets risks
The collapse of a gold trading platform triggered rare protests in China’s tech hub Shenzhen last month. The downfall of Jie Wo Rui highlights growing risks in shadow markets that have gained traction …
China’s Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while US president pushes trade
Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.
China’s Hong Kong-listed tech stocks enter bear market as tax and AI fears take hold
Chinese technology stocks have slid into bear market territory, marking a sharp reversal from last year’s rally.
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call
Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Ukraine and trade ahead of US state visit to Beijing
Donald Trump said he had spoken to Xi Jinping about the Ukraine war, Taiwan and other issues, in a call that came two months before the Chinese leader is expected to welcome the US president…
Vladimir Putin to visit China, Kremlin says, as Xi calls for ‘grand plan’ to strengthen ties
In a video-link call broadcast on Russian state television, Putin said the Moscow-Beijing relationship was an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turbulence.
Trump says he discussed Iran with China’s Xi as the US pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran
President Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in the US-China relationship, including trade and Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing in April.
Trump and China’s Xi speak by phone ahead of Beijing trip
Trump said the two discussed the war between Russia and Ukraine, the ongoing situations in Iran and Taiwan, without providing further details.
