Trump Calls Xi Jinping 'World’s Smartest' Despite 125% Tariff, Hints at Possibility of ‘Very Good Deal’
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Talking to the media at the White House, Trump said, "I think President Xi is a man who knows exactly what needs to be done. He's a very smart man. He loves his country. I know that for a fact. I know him very well."
Xi Vows Closer Regional Alliances as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate
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​​​​​​​Xi spoke in his first public address after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered sweeping tariffs increases—more than doubling the duties on Chinese imports to the U.S. by 104 per cent.
China to Boost Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2024
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The nation's proposed defense expenditure for 2024 is 1.784665 trillion yuan (around USD 249 billion), as per a draft budget report submitted to China's Parliament by Premier Li Qiang.
Xi Urges Jack Ma and Chinese Business Leaders to Unlock Potential and Strengthen Economy
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Ma, who had once been in poor relations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and had spent some time in self-exile, was among the other high-profile corporate leaders present at the meeting.
China Hits Back at Trump with 15% Tariff on Coal and Gas Imports from the US
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In a statement on Tuesday, China's State Administration for Market Regulation said it would investigate Google for potential antitrust violations. At the same time, China imposed a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas exports, as well as a 10% tariff on oil and agricultural machinery.
Trump and Xi Hold Phone Talks, Agree to Maintain Regular Communication on Key Issues
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An official media readout here said Xi took a phone call from Trump during which he congratulated the US President-elect on his re-election. Trump also confirmed the talks on his Truth Social media platform, calling it "very good", and said it focused on "trade, fentanyl, TikTok and other subjects".
Biden to Express 'Deep Concern' Over North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia in Summit with Xi
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According to the Yonhap news agency, the summit is scheduled for Saturday in Lima as Biden and Xi may have their last in-person summit as Presidents.
Modi-Xi Meeting in Kazan Holds 'Great Significance' for Strengthening Bilateral Ties, Says China
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They have finally reached important common understandings on how to improve and develop their bilateral relations and set the course to navigate bilateral relations back onto the path of steady development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said here.
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