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US commerce secretary says companies see China as ‘uninvestable’

Gina Raimondo is fourth senior US official to visit China in recent months as two countries seek to manage tensions.

Al Jazeera

China and U.S. Agree to New Dialogue on Trade

American Commerce Secretary Raimondo confers with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in fourth Beijing visit by a Biden cabinet member since June

Caixin Global

Billions of dollars are flowing out of Chinese markets in a ‘seismic’ change in capital flows despite a flurry of actions to shore up confidence

“China has now seen consistent and large outflows for the past 18 months, as investors grow wary of autocracies,” IIF chief economist Robin Brooks wrote in a Sunday post.

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Top US and Chinese commerce officials agree to discuss trade conditions

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate Beijing and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues, but neither side appeared ready to make concessions on disputes that have plunged relations to their lowest level…

France 24

Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations

The Independent UK

No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones.

Radio France Internationale

Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech

Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister

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Meetings highlight unstable U.S.-China relationship

The U.S.-China relationship has fallen to a new low point, and U.S. attempts this year to bring China back to the table have largely been rebuffed.

Axios

China, South Korea agree to strengthen talks on chip industry - Chinese commerce ministry

China and South Korea have agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on semiconductor industry supply chains, amid broader global concerns over chip supplies, sanctions and national security, China's commerce minister said.

Reuters

China, U.S. Commerce Chiefs Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks on Trade Amid Growing Tensions

Wang Wentao expressed concerns about U.S. semiconductor policy and export controls, while his American counterpart Gina Raimondo flagged China’s recent actions against U.S. companies operating in the country

Caixin Global

US, Chinese trade officials express concern about each other's restrictions

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, have expressed concern about policies of each other’s governments following Chinese raids on consulting firms and U.S. restrictions on exports of semiconductor technology

The Independent UK

Top Trade Officials From China and U.S. to Meet at APEC

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will hold talks with his U.S. counterpart, Gina Raimondo, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week

Caixin Global

U.S., Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao traded barbs on trade, investment and export policies in talks on Thursday described by Raimondo's office as "candid and substantive."

Reuters

US agrees on Taiwan trade terms, clouding plans for China talks

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Taiwan agreed to boost trade ties, the first tangible results under an initiative announced last year that faces vehement opposition from Beijing and clouds the outlook for a visit to the U.S. next week by a Chinese commerce official.

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The New Daily

Trade minister vows to persevere on China ban removal

Following his visit to China, Don Farrell says he's still optimistic of trade restrictions being lifted on Australian products, but it won't happen overnight.

ABC News

Australian trade minister returns from China trip with agreements to 'step up' dialogue

Trade Minister Don Farrell returns from a two-day trip to China without concessions from Beijing on a raft of trade bans against Australian exports, but says there is "positive momentum" in the countries' relationship.

The Guardian - AU

Don Farrell invites Chinese commerce minister to visit SA family vineyard after Beijing meeting

The pair agreed to ‘step up’ dialogue to resolve outstanding trade issues and confirmed the review of China’s tariffs on Australian barley was ‘on track’

ABC News

Australia, China to build on 'positive momentum' but no major breakthrough after meeting on trade

Australia and China agree to step up dialogue to resolve bitter trade disputes under existing free trade mechanisms, but fail to secure any major breakthrough during ministerial talks in Beijing.

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Reuters

Australia trade minister 'pleased' with trade talks in China

Australia's Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said on Friday he was "pleased" with his talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on removing trade barriers, but added that his visit was "just another step" in stabilising ties.

The New Daily

Has the big thaw begun? China’s foreign minister will visit Australia

China's Foreign Minister will visit Australia in a fresh sign of improved relations between the nations and the potential end of trade bans

ABC News

Trade Minister Don Farrell given surprise Forbidden City tour, China's foreign minister to visit Australia

Senator Farrell says he is "very privileged to be invited here to this iconic site" as a former Chinese diplomat describes the unexpected invitation as a "very high-level welcome from Beijing".

The New Daily

Australian, China trade ministers to meet in Beijing

Trade Minister Don Farrell will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing as the two seek to pave a path toward ending punitive tariffs.

ABC News

Australia's first trade minister to visit China in four years seeks pathway to end trade disputes

Don Farrell has become the first Australian trade minister to visit China since 2019, touching down in Beijing on Thursday afternoon.

The New Daily

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

Australia hopes to put a years-long trade dispute with China in the rear view mirror as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing. Don Farrell is

ABC News

Trade Minister Don Farrell to visit China in push to end trade war

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing this week, with hopes it could signal the trade turmoil between China and Australia will soon be over.

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