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Trump privately expresses interest in visiting China

Donald Trump has privately told his advisers he wants to visit China after being sworn in to office, three sources familiar with the talks told CNN, as the president-elect seeks to facilitate an open dialogue with Beijing while also pursuing hardline stance on the country.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

In a first, China will send vice president to Trump’s inauguration

Beijing is taking a two-pronged approach to the incoming president: trying to sweeten up Trump while also signaling it is ready to fight efforts to constrain it.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Trump, China’s Xi Speak Ahead of Inauguration

Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday on the heels of Beijing’s plan to dispatch the nation’s vice president to next week’s inauguration.

China hits growth target

Reuters · 2d

China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off

China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.

Marketplace · 1d

China hits growth target, but consumers hold back

China’s economy grew by 5% last year, beating expectations. But economic difficulties remain.

Investopedia on MSN · 1d

China Says It Hit 5% 2024 GDP Growth Target

KEY TAKEAWAYS China met its annual 5% GDP growth target for 2024, thanks to the stimulus measures that buoyed economic activity in the fourth quarter.According to the country's National Bureau of Statistics,

Philippine Navy, South China Sea and scarborough shoal

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Philippines Holds Drills Near Disputed Shoal Amid China Tensions

The Philippine Navy on Friday said it held drills near a disputed South China Sea shoal, where a large Chinese vessel was spotted patrolling.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near Disputed Shoal Amid Standoff With China

The Philippine navy said on Friday its ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing disputes.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Philippine navy holds drills near contested South China Sea shoal

Philippine navy ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea on Friday, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing maritime disputes.

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China says it's sending its vice president to Trump's inauguration. It's a sign Beijing may be willing to play ball, international relations experts say.

Han's attendance marks a first for the two countries. Foreign heads of state usually do not attend US presidential ...

Why Beijing Could Have the Last Say on Any TikTok Deal

A change to China’s export rules could give Beijing sign off on any deal that would force the internet giant ByteDance to ...

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One Weapon China Is Reluctant to Deploy Against Tariffs: A Weaker Currency

The last time Trump hit China with tariffs, Beijing devalued the yuan, blunting the impact. This time, Xi Jinping has ...

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China's military corruption purges are 'just the tip of the iceberg,' the Pentagon says, and could put Beijing's ambitions in danger

US officials believe corruption issues could throw China off track of its modernization goals and plans for Taiwan in the ...

Is China’s GDP Growth Only 2%? Donald Trump Might Want To Find Out

Gao’s sin? Saying that China may have grown just 2% over the last two or three years, less than half the rate Xi’s government ...

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China Says 'Forced' To Acquire Nuclear Weapons as US Sounds Warning

The Chinese government has claimed that it has been "forced" to develop nuclear weapons as a United States official issued a ...

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China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth ...

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Trump eyes China visit amid strained ties, WSJ reports

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in visiting China shortly after assuming office, potentially within his ...

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China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century

Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.

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China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second ...

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