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China Urges US to Stop Weaponizing Economic and Trade Affairs
China called on the US to stop politicizing and weaponizing economic and trade issues, as Washington tries to limit overseas investments by Beijing in line with President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy.
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He trade economic complaints in call
The top economic officials from the world's two largest economies agreed to keep up communications going forward.
China urges US to stop weaponising economic and trade affairs
Beijing said it will take necessary measures to safeguard its own legitimate rights and interests. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China's Vice-Premier He, US Treasury's Bessent spar over tariffs, 'economic imbalances'
China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, expressing "serious concerns" regarding the recent imposition of tariffs and other restrictive measures on Chinese goods by US President Donald Trump.
China trade envoy raises "serious concerns" with US Treasury Secretary in first call
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng to Hold Economic Talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary
Chinas Vice Premier He Lifeng will hold a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss key economic issues between the two nations, Chinas foreign ministry announced on Friday. The discussion comes

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How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...
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Contradicting Past Policies, China Bets on Its Private Sector to Boost Its Economy
After years of attempts to increase the role of state-owned enterprises in the Chinese economy, Xi now hopes entrepreneurs ...
US State Department revises China webpage to focus on trade, business curbs
The U.S. State Department has changed references to China on its website, emphasising the trade deficit in an expanded ...
China Says Stable Yuan Key to World Economy Hit by Strong Dollar
China’s central bank governor said a steady yuan has contributed to the stability of global financial markets and economies ...
For some 100 critical drugs, the US supply comes from one factory in China
US companies eagerly offshored their supply chains to drive down costs and boost profits. But today, the world economy is a ...
What China fears most about Trump’s turn toward Russia
US President Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine appears poised to hand key concessions to Russia, leaving Kyiv and ...
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China follows up fast on Xi’s pledge for private sector support
According to a Tuesday announcement from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – China’s top economic planner – the government will expedite planned updates to the country ...
China’s Central Bank Signals Policy Adjustments Amid Rising Global Risks
The People’s Bank of China said it will adjust the pace and intensity of its policymaking based on economic and financial ...
China is likely to cut its benchmark policy rate next month, economists say, after PBOC keeps LPR steady
The PBOC has in recent months sought to defend the yuan as it faces downward pressure amid threats of higher tariffs.