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China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
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China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact

Beijing and ASEAN agreed to deepen trade ties as China urged rejection of protectionism

US, Japan sign agreement on 'securing' rare earths supply
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US, Japan sign agreement on 'securing' rare earths supply

Trump’s Tokyo visit saw the U.S. and Japan agree to strengthen mineral supply chains against China’s grip

China hails coming of 'multipolar world' ahead of Trump-Xi talks
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China hails coming of 'multipolar world' ahead of Trump-Xi talks

With tariffs looming, Beijing signals readiness for compromise as Trump and Xi prepare for first talks

India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
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India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

The neighbors -- the world's two most populous nations -- remain strategic rivals competing for regional influence, but ties have eased gradually since a deadly Himalayan border clash in 2020

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip
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Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

An uncertain Trump-Xi meeting caps a five-day Asia trip focused on trade, minerals and global conflicts

Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi
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Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi

Trump announced a 'big trip' to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea - his first visit to the region since returning to the White House

Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting
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Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purge reshapes CCP leadership at key closed-door meeting in Beijing

Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff
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Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

The aircraft, operated by Turkey’s ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates, collided with the patrol vehicle and pushed it into the sea

China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9
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China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9

Flights to resume after 5-year freeze

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet Xi
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Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet Xi

President Donald Trump acknowledged Friday that his proposed 100% tariff on Chinese goods would not be sustainable in the long run, while placing the blame squarely on Beijing’s actions for the breakdown in trade negotiations.

Asked during an interview on Fox Business whether such a steep tariff could hold, Trump replied, “It’s not sustainable, but that’s what the number is.” He added, “They forced me to do that.”

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UK PM Starmer publishes key witness statements in China spy case
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UK PM Starmer publishes key witness statements in China spy case

The documents include witness statements from a senior national security official

Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says
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Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says

The 100% tariff does not have to happen, says US Treasury Secretary

US, China to roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
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US, China to roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

Beijing and Washington rolled out rival port fees Tuesday, escalating their trade fight to the seas

China is very concerned about Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, foreign ministry says
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China is very concerned about Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, foreign ministry says

China shares a border with Afghanistan and Pakistan in its western region and has sought to play a mediating role in calming hostilities between the two sides

China accuses US of 'double standards' over new tariffs threat
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over new tariffs threat

Trump reignited his trade war with China on Friday, accusing Beijing of imposing 'extraordinarily aggressive' new export curbs relating to rare earths

China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies
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China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies

  • Beijing’s new port fees on U.S. ships mark the latest escalation in a widening trade clash with Washington.
  • Trump says no reason to meet China's Xi, threatens tariffs in new rift
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    Trump says no reason to meet China's Xi, threatens tariffs in new rift

    Trump, set to meet Xi in South Korea, accused China of holding the global economy hostage with new rare earth export curbs

    Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes
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    Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

    The proposal follows a tightening of Chinese export controls on rare earth element

    China honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns
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    China honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns

    The report noted that over the past five years, China has intensified its military pressure

    Upcoming deadlines in the US government shutdown
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    Upcoming deadlines in the US government shutdown

    Paychecks, food aid, and economic reports all face delays as U.S. government shutdown enters second week