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China says ‘won't be blackmailed’ as US adds to tariffs
Aug 02, 2019 07:56China says it would not be blackmailed and warned of retaliation after US President Donald Trump vowed to slap a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from next month, sharply escalating a trade row between the world's biggest economies.
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Multiple blasts hit Thai capital as it hosts top US diplomat, key security meet
Aug 02, 2019 03:48Six explosions have reportedly rocked Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, as it plays host to a major Southeast Asian security summit of top diplomats from the US, the UK, China, Russia and a number of other countries.
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US to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with 10% tariff: Trump
Aug 02, 2019 03:12US President Donald Trump has said he will impose an additional 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting Sept. 1 as trade talks between Washington and Beijing has reached an impasse.
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Beijing warns US, outsiders not to amplify old disputes in South China Sea
Jul 31, 2019 12:24Beijing has warned the United States and other non-Asian countries not to amplify disputes in the South China Sea.
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Official: China, Iran can join hands to fight US pressures
Jul 31, 2019 01:35A senior Chinese official has called for Tehran and Beijing to join forces in confronting US pressures as he stressed that China’s resolve to develop relations with Iran was unwavering.
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China raps ‘evil acts’ by demonstrators as new protest disrupts train system in Hong Kong
Jul 30, 2019 01:18Beijing slams protesters in Hong Kong for committing “evil and criminal acts” that have undermined the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s stability as a fresh wave of protests disrupt the train system and cause commuter chaos there.
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Beijing holds military drills in East, South China Sea
Jul 29, 2019 06:40China is holding military exercises in waters near Taiwan, days after Beijing reiterated it does not rule out military action against secessionist moves in the self-ruled island.
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Iran to reduce JCPOA commitments until interests secured: Deputy FM
Jul 28, 2019 14:53Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will continue to scale back its commitments under a multilateral 2015 nuclear deal until its legal demands are met by the European co-signatories.
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China still importing Iran’s oil despite US bans: Customs data
Jul 28, 2019 12:35Data provided by China’s customs authorities shows the country has largely defied US sanctions on Iran by continuing to import oil from the country even after Washington ended exemptions given to Beijing for buying Iran’s crude in May.
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Hong Kong police clash with protesters, fire tear gas
Jul 27, 2019 12:15Protesters have been met with tear gas fired by police force as they demonstrated against the government in Hong Kong, following violent episodes over the previous weekend.