Trade War Threatens as Xi Jinping Arrives in Europe for High-Stakes Talks and Charm Offensive

Paris, France – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Europe on Sunday for a six-day visit aimed at easing escalating tensions that could spark a trade war between China and the European Union (EU). This trip marks Xi’s first visit to the region since 2019, where he is expected to engage in tough discussions with French officials about trade and Ukraine before moving on to Serbia and Hungary, where Chinese investments have highlighted the benefits …

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Xi Jinping to Hold High-Stakes Talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing

BEIJING – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to engage in crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, addressing a range of contentious issues from trade disputes to China’s support of Russia amidst international tensions. The meeting comes after Blinken’s extensive discussions with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, lasting over five hours and culminating in a working lunch. The high-profile sit-down between Blinken and Xi is expected to delve into the …

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**China** Xi Jinping Optimistic About Future of China-US Relations, Sets Bright Tone for Business Environment Improvement

San Francisco, California – Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed U.S. executives in a meeting where he discussed the potential for improving bilateral relations. The event, hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations and the US-China Business Council, took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week on November 15, 2023. During the meeting, Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and the United States across various sectors, including trade, …

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Trade “China’s President Xi Jinping Calls for Closer Trade Ties with U.S. Amid Improving Relations”

Beijing, China – Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top American business leaders in Beijing to discuss closer trade ties with the U.S. amidst improving relations that had previously soured. Despite ongoing challenges such as heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and concerns over Communist Party influence and intellectual property theft, Xi emphasized the importance of the economic relationship between the two largest world economies. Xi highlighted the mutually beneficial nature of Sino-U.S. relations, stating …

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Xi Jinping Meets Top American Business Leaders in Beijing – Restoring Confidence and Stability with US Relations

Beijing, China – President Xi Jinping of China held a meeting with a delegation of American business leaders in an effort to boost confidence in the Chinese economy and maintain stable relations with the United States. Among the attendees were prominent figures such as Stephen Schwarzman from Blackstone Inc. and Cristiano Amon from Qualcomm Inc. The meeting took place on Wednesday and included representatives from various sectors, including business, strategy, and academia, to discuss important …

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**US-China Relations: Xi Jinping Meets American Business Leaders – What You Need to Know Now**

Beijing, China – President Xi Jinping of China recently held a meeting with top US executives in an effort to improve strained relationships caused by geopolitical and trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. Among the executives present were Evan Greenberg from Chubb and Cristiano Amon from Qualcomm. The meeting, reported by State news agency Xinhua, took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and included a photoshoot with …

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China’s Premier Li Qiang Breaks Decades-Long Tradition by Skipping Annual Press Briefing, Investors Left in the Dark as Xi Jinping Tightens Grip on Economy

Beijing, China – Li Qiang is set to break a decades-long tradition by becoming the first premier in 30 years to forego a press briefing during China’s annual parliamentary meetings. This decision comes as President Xi Jinping tightens his grip over the world’s second-largest economy, leaving investors with fewer opportunities to gain insights into the country’s policy direction. The announcement that the country’s No. 2 official will not take questions at the close of the …

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**Chinese Economy Slows Down as Pressure Mounts on President Xi Jinping – Stay Informed with the Latest Updates**

Beijing, China – The Chinese economy continues to show signs of slowing momentum as factory activity has declined, putting pressure on President Xi Jinping to implement more robust measures to stimulate growth. The country’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index for February dropped to 49.1, down from 49.2 in January, in line with analysts’ forecasts. A reading below 50 indicates a contraction in activity compared to the previous month. Chinese manufacturing PMI has been in contraction …

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