North Korea to suspend foreign tourism over coronavirus fears: tour company
SEOUL (Reuters) – A foreign tour operator said on Tuesday that North Korea is to temporarily ban foreign tourists due…
Factbox: Latest China virus outbreak revives fears of 2003 SARS fallout
(Reuters) – The death toll from a flu-like virus in China climbed to six and new cases surged beyond 300…
Russia steps up airport screening of Chinese travelers over coronavirus fears
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian airports have stepped up screening of travelers arriving from China to try to identify people infected…
China virus scare sends shudder through European luxury goods sector
MILAN (Reuters) – European luxury stocks slumped across the board on Tuesday on fears that the coronavirus virus outbreak in…
New China virus claims sixth victim as holiday travel stokes risk
BEIJING (Reuters) – The toll from a new virus in China rose to six deaths and more than 300 cases…
Chinese doctor investigating virus outbreak says he was infected
People wearing masks walk along a street in Beijing, China January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Jason Lee BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese…
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread…
China reports new virus cases, raising concern globally before key holiday
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported four more cases of pneumonia believed to be caused by a new coronavirus strain, causing…
SUV on grounds of Beijing’s Forbidden City sparks outrage
Photos of two women with a Mercedes SUV at Beijing’s historic Forbidden City have sparked online outrage and prompted an…
China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war bites, but ends 2019 on firmer note
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest in nearly 30 years in 2019 amid a bruising trade…
U.S., China reset trade relationship with Phase 1 agreement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China announced an initial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some…
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China seeks to identify cause of mystery pneumonia infecting 44
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese health authorities are trying to identify what is causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the central…
Chinese authorities say viral pneumonia outbreak is not SARS, MERS or bird flu
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese healthcare authorities in Wuhan said an outbreak of viral pneumonia was not Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome…
Chinese delegation plans to travel to Washington to sign trade deal: SCMP
FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags are set up for a meeting during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Transportation…
Hong Kong bus crash kills 6, injures more than 30 others
Hong Kong police say a violent crash of a double-decker bus has killed six people and injured more than 30…
China’s November industrial output, retail sales beat expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the…
What’s in the U.S.-China ‘phase one’ trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal that…
U.S.-China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm purchases
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States and China cooled their trade war on Friday, announcing a “Phase one” agreement that…
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘trivializing impeachment’ after vote on articles
Trump spoke just about an hour after the House Judiciary Committee voted. December 13, 2019, 8:30 PM 8 min read…
China’s November trade surplus with U.S. at $24.60 billion vs $26.45 billion in October
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING…
China’s November coal imports slump 19% month-on-month on port curbs
FILE PHOTO: Trucks are parked next to a pile of coal on the bank of the Yalu River in Sinuiju,…
China November crude oil imports hit record high as refiners race to use up quotas
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s crude oil imports hit a record high on a daily basis in November, as refiners operated…
China November exports fall, but import growth hints of recovering demand
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s exports in November shrank for the fourth consecutive month, underscoring persistent pressures on manufacturers from the…
Trump says meetings, talks with China going well
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States is having meetings and discussions with China…
Trump upbeat on U.S.-China talks as Beijing underscores tariff-cut demands
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S.-China trade talks are “moving right along,” President Donald Trump said on Thursday, striking an upbeat tone…
Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – China’s Huawei mounted a legal challenge against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday after…
China’s November factory activity unexpectedly expands at quickest pace in almost three years: Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity unexpectedly expanded at the quickest pace in almost three years in November, with solid…
China’s factory activity unexpectedly returns to growth in November
BEIJING (Reuters) – Factory activity in China unexpectedly returned to growth in November for the first time in seven months,…
China reports fourth case of plague this month
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese health authorities on Thursday reported a fresh case of bubonic plague in the country’s northern Inner…
Godfrey Gao, Taiwanese-Canadian Supermodel And Actor, Dead At 35
Actor and model Godfrey Gao, who grew up in British Columbia and was an ambassador for Canadian tourism, collapsed and…
U.S.-based chip-tech group moving to Switzerland over trade curb fears
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-based foundation overseeing promising semiconductor technology developed with Pentagon support will soon move to Switzerland…
Going whole hog: U.S. tells exporters to report pig carcass sales as China buying soars
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday that commodity exporters must disclose sales of hog carcasses,…
Trump vague about whether he will veto bills that back Hong Kong protesters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump was vague on Friday about whether he would sign or veto legislation to…
Still hope for U.S.-China deal this year: U.S. official
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) – United States national security adviser Robert O’Brien said on Saturday that an initial trade agreement…
Amazon to open store on China’s Pinduoduo marketplace on November 25: source
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France, November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal…
No ‘phase two’ U.S.-China deal on the horizon, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An ambitious “phase two” trade deal between the United States and China is looking less likely as…
China attacks U.S. at G20 as the world’s biggest source of instability
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is the world’s biggest source of instability and its politicians are going around the…
Former CIA officer Jerry Lee sentenced to 19 years in prison
Jerry Lee, a former CIA officer who resigned from the agency and then came back, was sentenced to 19 years…
China’s Inner Mongolia reports fresh bubonic plague case
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Inner Mongolia reported a fresh, confirmed case of bubonic plague on Sunday, despite an earlier declaration…
Britain’s AstraZeneca to distribute Sun Pharma cancer drugs in China
FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen at an AstraZeneca site in Macclesfield, central England May 19, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble BENGALURU…
U.S. considers dropping some tariffs on China: FT
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. dollar banknote featuring American founding father Benjamin Franklin and a China’s yuan banknote featuring late Chinese…
China pushing Trump to remove more tariffs ahead of trade deal: media
FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks…
U.S.-China trade deal in sight after progress in high-level talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China on Friday said they made progress in talks aimed at defusing a…
China says it hopes to reach phased trade pact with U.S. as early as possible
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday that China hoped to reach a phased agreement with the United…
U.S., Chinese teams working on Phase 1 trade deal text: Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks about sanctions against Turkey at a news briefing at the White House in Washington,…
China reports new African swine fever outbreak in Guangxi region
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China detected African swine fever in pigs being transported to Guangxi region from outside provinces, the…
‘South Park’ Character Says ‘F**k The Chinese Government’ After Ban
“South Park” ramped up its jabs at China in Wednesday’s episode, having one of its characters profanely put the country…
For Hong Kong protesters, masks shield against Big Brother
Sportswear exporter Dennis Chan and his friends don’t use the word “protest” when messaging each about when and where they’ll…
Chinese parade a glimpse into military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a…
Chinese official says Hong Kong can handle its protests
A senior Chinese official in Hong Kong expressed confidence Wednesday in the ability of local authorities to restore calm to…
Trump’s China trade rhetoric turns harsh at U.N., says won’t take ‘bad deal’
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stinging rebuke to China’s trade practices on Tuesday at the…
Hong Kong protesters, police face off in renewed clashes
Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs and police fired tear gas Saturday in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances. Reporters…
Explainer: U.S.-China trade talks – where they are and what’s at stake
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Washington on Thursday and Friday in an attempt to…
Trump adviser says U.S. president ready to escalate trade war if no deal agreed soon: SCMP
(Reuters) – A trade adviser to Donald Trump has said the U.S. president is ready to escalate the ongoing trade…
Chinese officials to visit U.S. farmland as trade talks continue: U.S. agriculture chief
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks during an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with workers…
U.S., Chinese trade deputies face off in Washington amid deep differences
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Chinese deputy trade negotiators were set to resume face-to-face talks for the first time in…