Tag: China

Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro hosts BRICS summit: his heart with Trump but Brazil's economy in need of Beijing

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro will walk a diplomatic tightrope on Wednesday when he hosts his Chinese counterpart, as he seeks to boost ties with Beijing and avoid upsetting key ally Donald Trump.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Some 1.5 million jobs threatened by US/China trade war, warns port of Los Angeles

President Donald Trump on Tuesday took credit for an American economic renaissance but was greeted by another salvo from US industries that blame his trade wars for jeopardizing employment, wounding business and burdening consumers with higher costs.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
China and US agree to roll back tariffs in phases, both sides confirmed

China and the United States have agreed to roll back tariffs on each others' goods as part of the first phase of a trade deal, officials from both sides said on Thursday offering a new sign of progress despite ongoing divisions about the months-long dispute.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:02 UTC
Three years of bonanza for meat exporters because of China's pig disease

Global meat shippers have three years to make the most of the outbreak of fatal pig disease in China before Chinese pork imports peak, according to a report released by the U.S. pork industry, which is competing for sales against Europe and South America.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
US and China trying to agree where to sign “phase one” of trade deal

The United States and China are working to narrow their differences enough to sign a “phase one” trade deal as early as this month, but suggestions for a signing venue range from Alaska to Greece.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
US crude stockpiles glut forces oil prices down

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after industry data showed a larger-than-expected build-up in U.S. crude stockpiles, but expectations for an easing of trade tensions between the United State and China capped losses.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
China will resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, PM Trudeau announces

China has agreed to resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday, signaling a breakthrough in their tense relations.
Tuesday, November 5th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Xi calls on the world “to tear down the walls” of protectionism and unilateralism

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged to further open China's economy, declaring the world must “tear down walls” as he opened an annual trade fair in Shanghai.
Thursday, October 31st 2019 - 08:42 UTC
African swine fever will spread further and no country is immune, OIE

African swine fever will spread further across Asia where it has devastated herds, and no country is immune from being hit by the deadly animal virus, the head of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Wednesday.
Friday, October 25th 2019 - 08:34 UTC
China says UK and Europe responsible for the 39 deaths in the refrigerated lorry

Britain and other European countries must accept some responsibility for the deaths of 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals, found dead in a refrigerated truck near London, the state-backed Global Times said on Friday.