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Trump and Xi have spoken on the phone
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Trump and Xi have spoken on the phone

US President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"
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The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

The political tone in East Asia has been significantly heightened after Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi's statement that Japan may be forced to intervene if China attacks Taiwan. It is a clear signal to China that Japan will not sit idly by if Taiwan is attacked, says Björn Jerdén, head of the National Knowledge Center on China
China's weapons factories are growing: "New arms race"
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China's weapons factories are growing: "New arms race"

China is building up its robotic arsenal and weapons factories across the country are growing. An arms race with the United States is in full swing, according to American reviews and analysts
China lifts export ban on critical metals
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China lifts export ban on critical metals

China has lifted its export ban to the United States on three critical metals, the country's Ministry of Commerce announced, according to several media outlets. These are the metals gallium, germanium and antimony
China takes third giant ship into service
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China takes third giant ship into service

China is commissioning a new aircraft carrier – the country's third and most advanced to date.
China pauses US tariff hike
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China pauses US tariff hike

China is postponing the increase in tariffs on American goods by one year, the Treasury Department confirms.
Canada: Talks with Xi a “turning point”
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Canada: Talks with Xi a “turning point”

Friday's talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping were a "turning point" in the relationship between the countries, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in the South Korean city of Gyeongju.
Trump on nuclear weapons words: "Testing if others do it"
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Trump on nuclear weapons words: "Testing if others do it"

Donald Trump is now clarifying his statement that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing. The tests will be carried out "if other countries do it"
Thaw: Carney to China at Xi's invitation
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Thaw: Carney to China at Xi's invitation

Despite the deep-frozen relationship in recent years, Chinese President Xi Jinping is inviting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China. Both countries are battling high punitive tariffs on exports imposed by US President Donald Trump
Tokyo stock market hits new record high
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Tokyo stock market hits new record high

Down in China – up in Japan. The leading stock markets in Asia are heading in different directions after Thursday's US-China summit
Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”
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Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”

The trade agreement between the US and China has an important symbolic value – but it is naive to believe that all problems have been solved, according to SEB economist Robert Bergqvist. One must not forget that this is an extremely complex relationship, he says
US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips
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US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips

The US is lowering “fentanyl tariffs” on Chinese goods and China is postponing restrictions on rare earth metals. The metals were the most important announcement, according to Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa: An incredibly important input for Swedish companies
Mixed on Asian stock markets in anticipation of Xi and Trump
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Mixed on Asian stock markets in anticipation of Xi and Trump

It is quiet on the Chinese stock exchanges awaiting clear trade announcements after the meeting between the country's President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump.
"Fantastic" meeting between Trump and Xi
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"Fantastic" meeting between Trump and Xi

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have met in South Korea. The meeting was "fantastic", according to Trump
US Reduces Car Tariffs on South Korea to 15 Percent
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US Reduces Car Tariffs on South Korea to 15 Percent

South Korea will get tariffs of 15 percent from the USA after the countries have written a new agreement, reports Bloomberg. The agreement also applies to car tariffs which are thus reduced
Trump Confirms No Meeting with Kim During South Korea Visit
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Trump Confirms No Meeting with Kim During South Korea Visit

It will be no meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un in connection with Donald Trump's visit to South Korea, announces USA's president himself.
Amazon to Invest Over $5 Billion in South Korea AI Centers
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Amazon to Invest Over $5 Billion in South Korea AI Centers

Amazon will invest over five billion dollars, equivalent to around 47 billion Swedish kronor, in among other things new AI centers in South Korea, announces Seoul.
Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting
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Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting

On Thursday, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea. Volodymyr Zelenskyj urges the US president to put pressure on his Chinese counterpart
Trump Open to Meeting Kim Jong-Un During Asia Trip
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Trump Open to Meeting Kim Jong-Un During Asia Trip

USA's president Donald Trump would "very much" like to meet Kim Jong-Un during his ongoing Asia trip. A South Korean security adviser however assesses it as unlikely
USA and China Finalize Tiktok Agreement
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USA and China Finalize Tiktok Agreement

Washington and Peking agree on Tiktok in USA and will sign a formal agreement next week. This is stated by the American Finance Minister Scott Bessent
US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia
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US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia

USA reports that they had "very constructive" discussions with China during the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia.
Trump to Discuss Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai in China Meeting
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Trump to Discuss Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai in China Meeting

USA's president Donald Trump says that he will bring up the issue of the political prisoner Jimmy Lai with China during the meeting of the great powers today, reports Bloomberg.
Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-Un on Asia Trip
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Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-Un on Asia Trip

USA's president Donald Trump says that he would like to meet North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-Un during his trip to Asia.
Asian Stock Markets Rise After US-China Meeting Announcement
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Asian Stock Markets Rise After US-China Meeting Announcement

The major stock exchanges in Asia opened upwards on Friday, the day after the announcement that the presidents of the US and China will meet next week.
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