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US, China Resume Nuclear Talks After 5 Years Amid Taiwan Conflict

June 21, 2024 admin

Delegates discuss nuclear arms and regional security during US-China talks. Hong Kong: The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling U.S. counterparts that they would not resort to atomic threats over Taiwan, according to two American delegates who attended. The…

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Biden Imposes Heavy Import Tariffs On Chinese Imports

May 14, 2024 admin

Biden said the move would ensure that American workers are not held back by unfair trade practices. Washington: US President Joe Biden has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, steel, solar cells, and aluminium, saying it would ensure that American workers are not held back by unfair trade practices. These include a 100…

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U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties

April 26, 2024 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi | Photo Credit: AFP The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on April 26 with senior Chinese officials and warned of the dangers of…

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Antony Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. foreign aid bill

April 24, 2024 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform -–…

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China Accuses US Of Hypocrisy Over Joe Biden “Xenophobic” Claims

April 18, 2024 admin

The United States also this week announced a probe into China’s trade practices. Beijng: Beijing on Thursday accused the United States of hypocrisy in response to accusations by President Joe Biden that China is “xenophobic” and “cheating” on trade. “I would like to ask him: are you talking about China or the US itself?” foreign…

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China Foreign Minister Calls For “Stable” US Ties

October 26, 2023 admin

The two countries need “in-depth” and “comprehensive” dialogue, China’s top diplomat said. Washington: China’s top diplomat voiced hope Thursday for more stable relations with the United States after months of turbulence as he paid a rare trip to Washington to prepare a potential visit by President Xi Jinping. President Joe Biden has invited Xi to…

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Joe Biden To Host Pacific Island Leaders In US Charm Offensive Against China

September 24, 2023 admin

The White House said this year’s effort would focus on priorities including climate change. Washington: President Joe Biden will host a second summit with Pacific island leaders this week, part of a U.S. charm offensive to block further Chinese inroads into a strategic region Washington has long considered its own backyard. During the three-day meeting,…

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Janet Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate: U.S. Treasury

September 1, 2023 admin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to New Delhi to participate in the G20 leaders summit from September 7-10, making her fourth visit to India in 10 months, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. Ms. Yellen intends to focus at the summit on strengthening the…

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