Solid growth is welcome news for China’s policymakers as they turn their focus to containing risks from a sharp build-up in debt ahead of a major leadership reshuffle later this year. But economists are not…
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China, amid growing North Korea threat, calls for renewed nuclear talks
get issues back on the track of dialogue and work together to find proper solutions,” Li said at his annual news conference held on the final day of the annual legislative session. China is Pyongyang’s…
China doesn't want 'trade war' with Washington, premier says
BEIJING – China’s No. 2 leader said Wednesday his government hopes for positive relations with Washington and has no desire for a trade war nor plans to devalue its currency to boost exports. Speaking at…
China does not want to see trade war with U.S.: Premier Li
That would not make our trade fairer,” Li said at his annual news conference at the end of the annual meeting of China’s parliament. “Our hope on the Chinese side is that no matter what…
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang: It's time to stop talking about a China hard landing
“China doesn’t want to see a trade war with the U.S.,” Li said. His remarks come ahead of scheduled talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. The summit would be…
Self-sufficient China? What the plan means for global trade
China is embarking on an aggressive, $300-billion plan to become nearly self-sufficient by the year 2025, a move that will give Chinese companies a major edge in the push to squeeze out foreign enterprise. “There’s…
China's political propaganda gets a digital makeover
China has been trying and failing for years to get its people, especially its young people, to care about its political system. Could it now be close to working out how to do just this?…
China fuels anger over Seoul's missile move
Lotte makes a lot of money in China. // Yet still offers a place to the US. At the weekend I was monitoring social media and had the following conversation with a woman in Beijing.…
Beijing hopes for improved relations between Pakistan, India
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying says that she hopes that Pakistan and India will improve their bilateral relations through dialogue. She said this while she was talking to a press briefing in Beijing.…
China's Economy Gets off to Strong Start in 2017 as Investment Rebounds
Solid growth is welcome news for China’s policymakers as they turn their focus to containing risks from a sharp build-up in debt ahead of a major leadership reshuffle later this year. But economists are not…
China waits to hear why Japanese warship going to South China Sea
“We have not yet heard what Japan says officially,” she told a daily news briefing. “If it’s only a normal visit, going to several countries, and passing normally through the South China Sea, then we’ve…
Duterte to China: Benham Rise sea territory 'is ours'
repeating his country has no option but to be diplomatic because it “cannot match the might of China”. “My order to my military, you go there and tell them straight that this is ours, but…
Beijing home sales remain at record levels despite curbs
Beijing home sales remain at record levels despite toughened home-buying rules being imposed on the city. The capital city sold 1,491 primary residential units from March 6 to 12, representing 24 per cent growth on…
