towards Asia,” Charest told CBC News. “So, I must say, I think a number of people will be waiting to see what the next step will be on China because this speech doesn’t really give…
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China won’t release activists detained in probe of Ivanka Trump supplier
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Beijing lashes out over Pentagon report on Chinese military
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Cheick Tiote tributes continue to pour in as Beijing Enterprises fans lay flowers in memory of tragic former Newcastle midfielder
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Three giant pandas return to China from Japan
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Beijing’s meddling means the yuan may never be a truly global currency
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Beijing dismisses Taiwan leader’s offer to help in transition to democracy
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Wasted green power tests China’s energy leadership
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China slams US for remarks on South China Sea, Taiwan
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