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Donald Trump calls `G2 meeting` with Chinese President Xi Jinping "great one"
Trump further noted that the 10 per cent tariff reduction on Chinese exports to the US was due to China agreeing to take "strong action" on the fentanyl issue United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his meeting with Chinese...
Republican lawmakers question Trump plan to sell Alaskan LNG to China
GOP lawmakers express concern over Trump’s proposal to sell Alaskan LNG to China, citing trust issues and preferring deals with US allies. Some Republican lawmakers have voiced concerns over US President Donald Trump’s proposal to sell Alaskan...
Moments in Motion | President Xi at APEC
Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in South Korea, during which he held bilateral meetings. Here are some of the highlights. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■
Why APEC's success needs China's Global Governance Initiative
Editor's note: This year's APEC Economic Leaders' Week kicked off in South Korea, with "Building a Sustainable Future: Connectivity, Innovation, and Prosperity" as its theme. CGTN has launched a special series "Asia-Pacific Synergy: Charting a...
South Korea: KFTC’s growing use of the new voluntary remedy proposal system
Introduction Merger review in South Korea began in 1982, and merger control is enforced by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) based on the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (MRFTA), which has been in effect since 1981. Over the past 10...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Apologizes to President Trump over ‘Fraudulent’ Ad Criticizing Tariffs
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to President Donald Trump for an ad criticizing his tariff policies. When speaking to reporters Saturday after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Carney...
Anthony Albanese confirms he has US president Trump’s number
Anthony Albanese has managed to nab Donald Trump’s mobile number, drawing a line under criticisms that he has been unable to simply call the US President like some other world leaders. The Prime Minister has had multiple encounters with Mr Trump...
US, China agree to strengthen ties, establish military channels
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his Chinese counterpart agreed to strengthen ties and create military channels after a positive meeting. This follows a Trump-Xi summit, where a new trade deal was reached, including large Chinese soybean...
India reaffirms commitment to rule of law, freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific amid China’s assertiveness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India’s emphasis on the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific is not aimed at any particular country but is intended to protect the interests of all regional stakeholders....
South Korea's APEC live: Takaichi raises East China Sea with Xi as Day 1 closes
GYEONGJU, South Korea -- South Korea is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the southeastern city of Gyeongju. Beyond the leaders summit itself, which runs Friday and Saturday, a number of high-pressure bilateral...
Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law
Homepage > News > Finance > Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law Canada is working on new stablecoin laws, and the government is expected to present the proposed framework within the next week, sources familiar with...
Japan and China defense ministers meet in Malaysia
Japan's new defense minister Koizumi Shinjiro is engaging in a flurry of diplomacy during his visit to Malaysia. This included his first meeting with China's Defense Minister Dong Jun. The talks took place on Saturday on the sidelines of the ASEAN...
APEC CEO Summit: United States President Donald Trump On Rising Wages, Falling Energy Prices, & ‘Jerome Too Late Powell’ Remark
APEC CEO Summit I United States President Donald Trump|Image: AP Program Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed At the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, United States President Donald Trump spoke on falling energy rates, increasing...
Gavin Newsom rips Trump for 'historically weak' meeting with president Xi
Trump and Xi reached a trade truce during the highly anticipated meeting(Image: Getty Images) California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed U.S. President Donald Trump’s “weakness” following his trade truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Newsom...
Donald Trump Urges Republicans to Scrap Senate Filibuster Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – As the U.S. federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric, calling on Senate Republicans to invoke the controversial "nuclear option" to eliminate the filibuster rule and...
Kesha voices support for NewJeans after they lose lawsuit against label
Kesha has voiced support for NewJeans after the K-pop girl group lost their lawsuit against their record label. Earlier this week, a South Korean judge ruled against the five-piece group's effort to break free from their label ADOR following the...
South Korea’s President Warns of “Tumultuous” Future for Global Trade as APEC Summit Opens
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung opened the APEC summit warning of growing turbulence in global trade, as China’s Xi Jinping urged greater cooperation and a more inclusive globalization model. Leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific economies meet in...
S. Korea, Japan Leaders Push for Stronger “Future-Oriented” Ties
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their first summit on Thursday, signaling a push for stronger “future-oriented” ties between the neighboring nations, local media reported. The leaders...
US Politics Live: China Responds to US Nuclear Announcement
Global tensions escalated sharply today as China delivered a firm and carefully worded response to President Donald Trump’s decision to restart United States nuclear weapons testing. The Chinese government described the move as a serious threat to...
South Korea: World Leaders Discuss Ways To Tackle Global Trade Uncertainties
Gyeongju: World leaders gathered at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Friday as they seek ways to boost resilience and spur growth amid global trade uncertainties, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung calling for...