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World Feb 18
China accuses U.S. of trying to block its tech developmentChina's government on Monday accused the United States of trying to block its industrial development by alleging that Chinese mobile network gear poses a cybersecurity threat to countries rolling out new internet systems.
World Jan 29
China tells U.S. to stop ‘unreasonable crackdown’ on HuaweiChina called on the U.S. government on Tuesday to "stop the unreasonable crackdown" on Huawei after the United States stepped up pressure on the tech giant by indicting it on charges of stealing technology and violating sanctions on Iran.
Economy Jan 21
China’s economic growth slows to 6.6 percent, a 3-decade lowGrowth slowed to 6.6 percent as both the world's appetite for China's exports and domestic consumer spending weakened.
Economy Jan 10
No clear path for U.S.-China trade dispute as round of talks endsChina's Ministry of Commerce said the two sides will "maintain close contact" as they try to come to an agreement before a 90-day truce ends.
Economy Jan 09
Three days of U.S.-China tariff talks end with no details announcedPresident Donald Trump tweeted late Tuesday that the talks were "going very well!"…
World Dec 31
China factory activity shrinks for the first time in 2 yearsChina's factory activity shrank in December for the first time in more than two years, an official survey showed Monday, intensifying pressure on Beijing to reverse an economic slowdown as it enters trade talks with the Trump administration.
Economy Dec 14
China suspends tariff hike on U.S. cars and auto partsThe suspension is China's first step in response to President Donald Trump's Dec. 1 agreement to suspend U.S. tariff hikes for a similar 90-day period.
World Dec 08
China exports weaken ahead of US trade talksChina’s export growth sank in November as global demand weakened, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of trade talks with Washington.
Economy Dec 06
Arrest of Chinese tech executive could complicate U.S.-China trade talksMeng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies, was arrested in Canada and faces possible extradition to the United States.
Economy Sep 24
U.S., China tariffs go into effect, intensifying trade battleU.S. regulators implemented a 10 percent tax on a $200 billion list of Chinese import. China responded by taxing a $60 billion list of American goods.