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Air India lobbies to use China’s Xinjiang airspace as Pakistan ban hits finances
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Air India lobbies to use China’s Xinjiang airspace as Pakistan ban hits finances

The airline faces up to 29% higher fuel costs and three-hour longer flights on some long-haul routes

US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
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US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

The report says China's lending and grant giving totaled $2.2 trillion across 200 countries in every region of the world from 2000 to 2023

US hopes to finalize rare earths deal with China this month: Bessent
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US hopes to finalize rare earths deal with China this month: Bessent

Bessent says the agreement, expected by Thanksgiving, will likely be honored by China following the Trump-Xi meeting in Korea

Alibaba denies report it helps China's military target US
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Alibaba denies report it helps China's military target US

White House memo accuses Alibaba of giving tech support and user data to Chinese authorities and the PLA

FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say
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FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say

Patel’s unannounced Beijing trip came after Trump and Xi pledged cooperation to curb the flow of fentanyl

China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US
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China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

The suspension takes effect from Sunday until November 27, 2026

Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties
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Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties

The meeting brought together the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

China buys first US wheat cargoes since 2024 after leaders' meeting, traders say
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China buys first US wheat cargoes since 2024 after leaders' meeting, traders say

China has booked two cargoes of U.S. wheat following last week's meeting between the countries’ leaders, traders said on Thursday, the first such purchases since October last year, signaling easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Investors welcomed the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea, which helped ease concerns over the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies that had disrupted flows of goods including key agricultural products.

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Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips
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Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips

US president says only US customers should have access to the top-end Blackwell chips offered by Nvidia

Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms deal
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Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms deal

Pakistan’s top admiral says first Chinese-designed submarine will enter service next year

Chinese defense minister seeks 'trust' with US but cautions over Taiwan
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Chinese defense minister seeks 'trust' with US but cautions over Taiwan

China’s defense chief told US counterpart Taiwan’s unification is 'inevitable' during talks in Malaysia

Trump, Xi ease fight on tariffs, rare earths
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Trump, Xi ease fight on tariffs, rare earths

Trump hails Xi meeting as “great success,” as both leaders reach key consensus on trade tensions

Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi
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Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi

Global markets await the Trump-Xi meeting after negotiators reached a tentative trade framework

China, India had 'active' communication over border control
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China, India had 'active' communication over border control

China's defense ministry says in the latest round of high-level military talks held on Indian side of a meeting point, the neighbors agreed to continue their dialogue through military and diplomatic channels

Trump lands in South Korea, says Xi talks will be 'great outcome for world'
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Trump lands in South Korea, says Xi talks will be 'great outcome for world'

On Asia trip’s final stop, Trump looks to strike China trade truce as talks with Seoul stall

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