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China targets North Korea with rare trade measure
Feb 19, 2017 04:05China has stepped up its own pressure on North Korea over its missile and nuclear programs, suspending imports of North Korean coal, a major source of revenue for the government in Pyongyang.
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China deprives N Korea of crucial source of foreign exchange
Feb 18, 2017 15:16China is set to stop all imports of coal from North Korea depriving the country of a crucial source of foreign exchange following its latest missile test.
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Washington calls on Beijing to rein in North Korea
Feb 17, 2017 17:37US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called on China to help rein in North Korea’s provocative actions after Pyongyang launched its latest ballistic missile test early this week.
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Beijing warns Washington against naval patrols in South China Sea
Feb 16, 2017 10:33China has once again warned the United States against any military activities in the South China Sea, as reports have emerged that Washington is planning to conduct fresh naval patrols in the disputed area.
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China slams US support for Japan’s territorial claims
Feb 14, 2017 08:55Beijing has once again emphasized its sovereignty over a group of disputed islands in the South and East China Seas, blasting US President Donald Trump over his recent pledge of support for Japan’s overlapping territorial claims with China.
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Trump writes to Xi, seeks good ties with China
Feb 09, 2017 10:52US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a first instance of communication since the former business tycoon, who has a history of making anti-China remarks, assumed office.
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China protests to US over new Iran sanctions
Feb 06, 2017 11:37China says it has protested to the US for putting Chinese companies and individuals on a new sanctions list targeting Iran.
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China blocked $18bn of Iran’s petrodollars: Report
Feb 05, 2017 13:39A report by a leading Iranian newspaper says the country has at least $18 billion still blocked in China in what appears to be a result of complications related to previous sales of oil to Beijing during the years of sanctions.
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China warns US against destabilizing East Asia
Feb 04, 2017 10:07China has warned the US against destabilizing East Asia after its new Defense Secretary James Mattis said Washington would rush to defend Japan in case of a conflict with Beijing.
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China expects to manage disputes with US: Top diplomat
Feb 04, 2017 06:15China hopes it can manage major disputes with the United States through dialogue and cooperation, China’s senior diplomat says.