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Trump and Xi Confirm TikTok Deal, Announce Upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea

Trump and Xi Confirm TikTok Deal, Announce Upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea

Trump and Xi Confirm TikTok Deal, Announce Upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping have reportedly reached a significant agreement on the future of TikTok’s US operations, a development confirmed during a recent phone call between the two leaders. The deal is expected to see TikTok’s US business sold to a consortium of American investors, with Oracle among the firms potentially involved, allowing the popular app to continue operating in the United…

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Trump Extends TikTok Ban Pause Amid New US-China Deal Framework; Xi Talks Imminent

Trump Extends TikTok Ban Pause Amid New US-China Deal Framework; Xi Talks Imminent

Trump Extends TikTok Ban Pause Amid New US-China Deal Framework; Xi Talks Imminent Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump has once again delayed the enforcement of a bipartisan law aimed at banning TikTok, extending the pause until at least December 16. This marks the fourth time the administration has pushed back the ban, which targets the video-sharing app’s ties to its China-based parent company, ByteDance. The executive order, signed on Tuesday, follows Monday’s announcement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who…

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China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks

China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks

China Escalates US Tech Tensions with New Anti-Dumping Probes Ahead of Talks China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated two significant investigations targeting the US semiconductor industry, a move poised to heighten trade tensions between the two global powers. Announced on Saturday, these probes come just ahead of anticipated talks aimed at addressing various trade and diplomatic issues. The Ministry confirmed it has opened an anti-dumping investigation into certain American-made analog integrated circuit (IC) chips, products commonly supplied by major US…

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Rejects Trump’s Resignation Demand Amid China Tie Scrutiny

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Rejects Trump’s Resignation Demand Amid China Tie Scrutiny

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Rejects Trump’s Resignation Demand Amid China Tie Scrutiny Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has publicly defended his professional conduct and investment history, stating he has “always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards,” following former President Donald Trump’s call for his immediate resignation. Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday, asserting that Tan was “highly CONFLICTED” and must step down. This demand came shortly after Senator Tom Cotton dispatched a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary,…

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US Federal Employee, Wells Fargo Banker Still Barred from Leaving China Amid Exit Ban Concerns

US Federal Employee, Wells Fargo Banker Still Barred from Leaving China Amid Exit Ban Concerns

US Federal Employee, Wells Fargo Banker Still Barred from Leaving China Amid Exit Ban Concerns A US federal employee and a Wells Fargo banker remain subject to a controversial exit ban imposed by the Chinese government, according to recent confirmations from the US State Department. The federal employee, who works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, was reportedly visiting China in a personal capacity when the ban was enforced. The State Department has stated it is closely tracking the…

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Trump-Xi Summit Looms as US-China Diplomacy Gains Momentum

Trump-Xi Summit Looms as US-China Diplomacy Gains Momentum

Trump-Xi Summit Looms as US-China Diplomacy Gains Momentum US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Friday a ‘high probability’ of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this year. Speaking from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Rubio emphasized a strong mutual desire for the summit, though no date has been set. The announcement follows Rubio’s ‘very constructive’ and ‘positive’ hour-long meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday – their first in-person encounter. Both diplomats were…

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China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface

China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface

China’s Past Criticisms of Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Resurface Amidst ongoing global trade discussions, past criticisms leveled by China against former US President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam are gaining renewed attention. While the specific details of China’s original objections remain behind a paywall, the Financial Times headline indicates a historical point of contention in the complex US-China-Vietnam trade triangle during the Trump administration. This historical context is crucial for understanding the evolving dynamics of international trade relations and…

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