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Trump tells Xi US trade deficit with China 'not sustainable'

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US President Donald Trump told Chinese leader Xi Jinping he was disappointed about Washington's deepening trade deficit with Beijing, calling the situation "not sustainable," the White House said Tuesday. In telephone talks, Trump "expressed disappointment that the United States' trade deficit with China has continued to grow," the White House said in a statement. "President Trump made clear that the situation is notRead more

Macron urges European unity

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French President Emmanuel Macron pleaded on Wednesday for European unity in the face of China's growing economic power as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with several business deals. Macron, who has become the leading voice of the European Union, endorsed President Xi Jinping's massive $1 trillion programme to revive ancient Silk Road trading routes during his three-day trip. But the FrenchRead more

China orders 184 Airbus A320 planes

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China has ordered 184 Airbus A320 planes to be delivered to 13 airlines, French officials said Wednesday as President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a state visit to the country. The price was not immediately made public. The announcement came a day after Macron held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and oversaw the signing of several business deals whose totalRead more

French beef producers cheer chance for return to China

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French beef producers on Tuesday hailed a deal reached by President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to end China's 2001 embargo on French beef. The accord, which would allow French producers back into the huge Chinese market within six months, came as Macron made a three-day visit to the country, his first destination in Asia as France's leader. The banRead more

Macron meets with Xi as China, France seal business deals

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron met Tuesday for talks and to oversee the signing of business deals as the two global leaders seek closer ties. After touring Beijing's sprawling Forbidden City, Macron met with Chinese business leaders and held talks with top officials at the imposing Great Hall of the People. Xi, who had already hosted Macron and his wifeRead more

President Xi puts his stamp

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President Xi Jinping stamped his authority over China's economy at a major meeting ending Wednesday, which called for "reasonable" credit expansion, increased imports and more open markets and efforts to curb noxious pollution. The pledges were made under a new banner, "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialist Economy with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era", at the end of the annual Central EconomicRead more

Major economic conference in China

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China opened a major economic planning conference on Monday as it tries to pivot away from its model of no-holds-barred growth. The annual Central Economic Work Conference gives leaders the opportunity to review past policy and to plan for 2018. The pursuit of high growth at all costs made China the world's second largest economy but led to severe pollution, rampant waste andRead more

Time names sexual abuse 'Silence Breakers' as Person of the Year

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Time magazine named Wednesday "The Silence Breakers" who revealed the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault across various industries that triggered a national reckoning in the United States as Person of the Year. "The Silence Breakers" designates a broad range of people, mostly women, from this year's first public accusers of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein to those who sharedRead more

Canada and China hail ties

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Visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, with each side voicing hope for future cooperation even as expected trade talks have failed to materialise. Trudeau arrived in China this week amid speculation the two sides would announce the start of talks on a proposed free trade agreement. But with top-level meetings in Beijing nowRead more