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US-Canada trade war puts businesses under pressure

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China's trade in services maintained steady growth in first 8 months of 2026

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Chinese FM meets Mexican counterpart in Beijing

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Eight Chinese central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy

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US employment report shows August hiring beats expectations

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China's new five-year plan targets SME innovation, digital and green growth

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UN forecasters warn of "supersized" El Nino into next year

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Egypt builds Africa's largest solar farm using Chinese technology

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ADP: 38K jobs added to the US economy in August

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit

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US July hiring slightly below expectations

12

Global Governance Initiative marks first anniversary

13

China and Kyrgyzstan sign fresh friendship, cooperation treaty

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony held by Kyrgyz President

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Xi vows all-out effort to help Xizang flood victims

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2026 CIFTIS to highlight innovation, opening-up and cooperation

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Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469

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China's AI boom powers a $590 bln computing buildout

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Hundreds are missing after flood hits China-Nepal border

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China's industrial output grew 5.9% on average during 2021-2025

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Canada unveils relief for businesses hit by US tariffs

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Third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue underway in Beijing

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US unveils fresh sanctions against Iran

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China's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider

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US lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T

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China vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment

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Trump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran

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China's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time

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US pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

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2026 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing

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Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies

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China moves to unlock county-level consumption

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China's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months

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China's economy holds steady with solid structural gains in first seven months

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US consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist

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China's summer box office surpasses $1.38 billion

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US producer prices unchanged in July

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China advances the Beautiful China Initiative with full-scale drive to realize 2035 vision

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US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July

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China expands tech tourism despite rising global technology protectionism

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Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

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China's central bank outlines reform priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period

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Trump signals US focus is on increasing economic pressure on Iran

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China's CPI rises 0.5% in July, PPI up 3.5%

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China exports jump nearly 24% in July from a year earlier

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China's foreign trade gains momentum as high-tech exports surge

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US and Iran both signal deal to reopen Hormuz maybe close

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China's major machinery firms post 6.4% output growth in H1

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Iran, Oman agree on jointly managed Hormuz route

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China's services sector continues to grow in July

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US Secretary of State says progress made in talks to reopen Hormuz

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China's summer box office reaches around $1.1bln dollar mark

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Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing, yet Tehran denies

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China unveils 10 policy measures to boost HKSAR's capital market

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US President Trump announces breakthrough in Gaza

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CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work

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US Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than expected

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20th CPC Central Committee to hold Fifth Plenary Session in October

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US Federal Reserve votes to keep interest rates unchanged

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China's logistics volume up 5.1% in H1

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China and Slovakia agree to deepen ties across key sectors

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AI, robotics and innovative drugs emerge as key economic growth drivers in China

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US, Iran pause strikes for third night amid talks

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China's industrial profits surge 18.7% in H1

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US tariffs face pushback from trade partners

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China's summer grain harvest hits milestone despite challenges

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US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners

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China's economy shows resilience with steady business growth in H1

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USMCA in doubt amid separate US talks with Mexico, Canada

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Chinese FM attends China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila

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US Defense Secretary says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion

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Chinese state-owned firms, insurers step up to boost market confidence

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China helps bridge digital divide between AI powerhouses and Latin America

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China's industrial output grows 5.4% in H1

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President Xi calls for just global AI governance, support for Global South

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President Xi offers four observations on AI development and governance

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29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization

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2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting to be held in Shanghai

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China's GDP grows 4.7% in H1

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Tracking China's economic growth in first half of 2026

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China's foreign trade grows 16.9% in H1

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China's foreign trade expands 16.9% in H1

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Energy markets scramble to withstand geopolitical tensions

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Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai

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China and Namibia pledge to deepen cooperation

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing

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IMF lifts 2026 growth forecast for China to 4.6%

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China's consumer prices rose at slower pace in June

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IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%

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China urges cooperation over competition in setting rules for AI

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US holds hearings on levies on imported goods made with "forced labor"

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China and Nordic countries advance dialogue on trade and investment

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US attempts to restrict access to advanced AI models raise global concerns

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China implements new A-share trading rules

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China seeks stronger ties with Nordic countries

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China's services sector maintains robust growth in June

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Beijing, Brussels set for second trade forum meeting in autumn

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China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June

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US declines to extend key trade deal with Canada, Mexico

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Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members

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China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC

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China's manufacturing and services return to expansion in June

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Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700

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China's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months

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China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela

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4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up

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Search and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela

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Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026

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China's premier says innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth

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Asia and innovation dominates Summer Davos 2026

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Summer Davos kicks off in Dalian

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China keeps key lending rates unchanged

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China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing

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Oil tanker traffic is on the rise once again through the Strait of Hormuz

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China's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities

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China's 618 shopping festival is underway

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Fed holds rates steady under new Chair Warsh

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US Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh

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China's Global Governance White Paper outlines efforts toward a more just, equitable world

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China's industrial output up 4.5% in May

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China's economy shows steady momentum in May

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Washington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement

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Markets rally as US-Iran deal ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz

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SpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street

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World Bank sees global growth at 2.5% in 2026

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China highlights leading domestic brands to spur consumption

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US launches more strikes against Iran

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China's consumer prices maintain stable growth in May

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Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes state visit to DPRK

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Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional friendship through generations

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Xi calls on China and DPRK to boost practical cooperation

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Xi arrives in Pyongyang on state visit to DPRK

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China issues new rules to promote high-quality outbound investment

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China issues new ODI rules to boost stability and opening-up

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China and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health

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China dismisses OECD's "subsidy" claims

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Lao president visits China with focus on AI and sustainability

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British Foreign Secretary meets with Chinese FM for strategic dialogue

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Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as ECB weighs rate hike

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China issues regulations to advance high-standard opening-up

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International Conference on Robotics & Automation begins in Austria

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China's manufacturing sector expands for sixth straight month in May

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Brazil's economy grew 1.1% in Q1 of 2026

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German economy minister visits Guangzhou to boost trade ties

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Oil prices fall amid reports of tentative US-Iran deal

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China's commerce minister holds talks with German economy minister

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Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks show progress

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China's major industrial firms see 18% profit surge in first four months

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Chinese FM Wang Yi chairs Security Council meeting on UN Charter

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China, Pakistan issue joint statement to deepen partnership

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China and Serbia pledge to strengthen strategic ties

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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Beijing for official visit

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AI fuels initial public offering boom

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2026 APEC trade ministers meeting kicks off in Suzhou

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Trump rolls back US environmental rules on refrigerants

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Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination

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China and Russia agree to further extend treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation

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Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing

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Russian President Vladimir Putin begins two-day state visit to China

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Putin praises China-Russia ties in video address ahead of state visit

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China achieves steady economic growth in the first four months of 2026

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China's economy maintains steady growth momentum

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A focus on China-US relations as Trump concludes his state visit to China

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Xi holds private meeting with Trump in Beijing

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President Xi and Trump agree on new visions for China-US ties

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Xi Jinping urges stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relationship

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Beijing hosts first US presidential visit in nine years

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US President Trump travels to Beijing for state visit

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US President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China later this week

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China and US to hold new trade talks in ROK this week

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US unemployment rate held at 4.3%

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Brazil grants visa-free entry to Chinese visitors

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Trump hosts Brazil's Lula at the White House

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China's robotics exports reach 11.3 billion yuan in Q1

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Foreign Ministers of China and Iran confer in Beijing

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China's Labor Day holiday ends with robust consumer spending

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Washington and Tehran both claim control over Strait of Hormuz

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China's Labor Day holiday wraps up with travel and consumption surge across the country

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China's May Day holiday fuels experiential consumption boom with immersive performances

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Trump says he is "not satisfied" with Iran's new ceasefire proposal

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China set for robust Labor Day consumption and tourism boom

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US GDP rebounds to 2% growth in Q1

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China's manufacturing sector keeps expanding steadily

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US Fed holds rates steady as Powell plans to remain as a board governor

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China's top leadership sets economic roadmap

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Beijing plans new steps to boost domestic demand

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Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to analyze economic situation and work

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Russia's President Putin meets with Iran's FM in Moscow

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Profits of large-scale industrial enterprises in China up by 15.5% in Q1

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US Democrats push firms to pass tariff refunds to consumers

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19th Beijing Auto Show opens with record number of debut models and concept cars

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US begins refunding businesses 166 billion US dollars in tariffs

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China reports stable start to 2026 agricultural production

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Tesla posts better-than-expected earnings for first quarter

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U.S. Congress holds hearing for new Federal Reserve Chair

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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo

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China's industrial sector gets off to a strong start in 2026

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to be succeeded by John Ternus in September

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Foreign buyers hit record for first phase of China's Canton Fair

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IMF World Bank Spring Meetings focus on Europe amid Middle East tensions

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China bolsters real economy and fosters new quality productive forces

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China's Q1 GDP growth defies global slowdown fears

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China's Q1 GDP rises 5% as economy gains traction

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Xi, To Lam pledge infrastructure and tech cooperation

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Vietnam's top leader To Lam visits Beijing and Xiong'an New Area

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing

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President Xi meets Spanish PM Sánchez in Beijing, hails steady growth of bilateral ties

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US naval blockade of Iranian ports in effect

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China International Consumer Products Expo gets underway in Hainan

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US inflation hits two-year high amid Iran tensions

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Xi Jinping meets with Chinese KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

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IMF slashes growth outlook due to Iran conflict, Hormuz closure

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Oil prices rebound as Strait of Hormuz closes again

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Hormuz toll plans remain unclear amid conflicting signals

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US, Israel and Iran said to agree to two-week ceasefire

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Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks

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KMT chairperson arrives in Shanghai for visit to Chinese Mainland

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OPEC+ members agree to oil output boost amid Iran conflict

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China’s passenger trips up 7.2% to 260 million on second day of Qingming Festival holiday

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US adds 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations

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China Services PMl holds above 50 for 39th straight month

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One year of Trump's sweeping global tariffs: global trade impacts

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Oil prices surge as Asian stocks tumble after Trump's speech

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Trump claims Iran ceasefire request; Tehran denies

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China redefines manufacturing sector with new-generation smart factories

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Wall Street rallies on hope the Iran war could soon be over

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PMI data shows China's economy returning to expansion in March

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Oil hits highest level on record amid Iran conflict

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Middle East conflict pushes up U.S. prices, renewing inflation risks

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US gas prices surge nearly 35% in just one month

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China's industrial profits surge 15.2% in first two months

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Humanoid robots and tech giants take the spotlight at the 2026 Boao Forum

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Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and offers counterproposal

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The Sustainable Development Goals are on the agenda at the 2026 Boao Forum

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Boao Forum projects Asia's economy to grow 4.5% in 2026

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Premier Li Qiang pledges opening up for foreign investors

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Premier Li reaffirms China's commitment to high-level opening-up at CDF

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Hormuz blockade threatens global food supply

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China's central bank holds benchmark rates steady

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Six central banks hold rates as Middle East conflict overshadows outlook

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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged

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US Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged

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China, U.S. wrap up Paris talks as business optimism rises

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US lawmakers hold hearing on China's DeepSeek and Unitree

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China, U.S. hold candid talks on economic, trade issues

247

China, US hold candid, in-depth, constructive talks on economic, trade issues

248

China, U.S. continue high-level talks in Paris

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Gulf region's maritime threat remains at 'critical' level

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NPC wraps up with approval of National Development Planning Law

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Three laws passed at China's Two Sessions on environment, ethnic unity, development

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IEA to release record 400 million barrels of oil

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Beijing boosts domestic demand amid global risks

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CPPCC annual session concludes in Beijing

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Sansha City in south China leads national push for cleaner islands and reefs

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China's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026

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Two Sessions: NPC chief vows stronger rule of law in 2026

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China's CPI jumps 1.3% in February, fueled by holiday demand

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Two Sessions: Xi urges Jiangsu deputies to boost livelihoods and talents

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China's 2026 Two Sessions maps out blueprint for trade, tech innovation and energy transition

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Two Sessions: China's blueprint targets trade, tech and energy transition

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China's national legislature opens annual session, sets policy priorities in Government Work Report

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Barnes & Noble makes comeback amid bookstore boom

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CPPCC annual session kicks off with focus on 15th Five-Year Plan and new quality productive forces

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China's top political advisory body briefs media before annual meeting

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Global spotlight on China's Two Sessions and development gains

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China's Two Sessions to convene this week

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U.S. and Israel attack Iran, oil prices surge amid supply fears

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Oil prices rose over 3% Friday amid U.S.-Iran tensions

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Xi Jinping chairs CPC meeting on 15th Five-Year Plan

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wraps up his visit in China

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China and Germany agree to deepen ties and expand win-win cooperation

273

Li and Merz hold talks on bilateral relations and trade

274

German chancellor arrives in China for two-day official visit

275

Trump delivers his State of the Union address

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China's experience contributes to global poverty reduction

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China Spring Festival travel rush peaks as holiday period ends

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China's railways handle Spring Festival travel surge

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U.S. GDP grew far slower than expected in Q4

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Trump: Outcome of Iran talks could come within next 10 days

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New visa policy boosts Spring Festival tourism

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India hosts AI Impact Summit featuring hundreds of startups

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Chinese Spring Festival holiday begins with strong consumer spending

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Chinese New Year influences global trade, business in Argentina booming