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The US has banned food, metals and other imports from about 30 more Chinese companies over alleged forced labour involving the Uygurs, according to a government notice posted online on Friday. The new restrictions, covering a range of products from tomato paste and walnuts to gold and iron ore, are part of the federal government’s […]
China should proactively engage with Donald Trump early in his second presidency, but must be prepared for a “hard bargain” and to “shoot back” if need be, a noted Chinese academic and policy adviser has said. “This is going to be a [US] government that only one person governs, and that is Donald Trump … […]
The first dusting of snow in one of China’s coldest regions has brought with it an early start to the local tourism season, and travel agency manager Wang Dingming is bracing for not only the bitterly freezing temperatures, but also perhaps his busiest year ever. “In the past, the peak season would start in December. […]
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to China last week could mark a “new starting point” for the two countries despite their deep-rooted disagreements in some areas, Chinese observers have said. Lammy, the first cabinet minister to visit the country since the Labour Party’s election victory in July, finished his two-day tour on Saturday with […]
British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in “more diplomacy” as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on October 3, 2024. Photo: Isaac Atkin-Mayne/FCDO. China and Britain are seeking to reset ties […]