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World hits back in trade fight with Trump

The EU is to slap tariffs on $3.4 billion in American products, from whiskey and motorcycles to peanuts and cranberries. India and Turkey have already targeted US products, ranging from rice to cars to sunscreen.

Economic pledges for Turkey's elections

With less than a week for the elections, Turkey's presidential candidates are finalising their promises regarding the economy. All the candidates running in the presidential election have distinctive economic pledges for the new term.

China says US swinging 'big stick' of unfair trade tactics

The two nations are edging towards a trade fight that analysts say would undermine both their economies and likely slow global growth.

China, N Korea discuss 'true peace' on the Korean Peninsula

China's President Xi Jingping and the DPRK's leader Kim Jong-un assessed the summit meeting Kim had with US President Donald Trump in Singapore last week and exchanged opinions on ways to resolve the issue of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea's Kim meets China's Xi following Trump summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Kim's third trip to China since March comes as Beijing tries to strengthen its role as a mediator between the US and North Korea, where it claims compelling security and economic interests.

Trump escalates China trade spat with extra tariffs threat

US President Trump says the move to impose $200 billion in tariffs is in retaliation to China's decision to raise tariffs on $50 billion of US goods and for its failure to open its market as well as its industrial policies.

Google to invest $550m in Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com

Google is increasing its investments across Asia, where a growing middle class and a lack of infrastructure in retail, finance and other areas have made it a battleground for US and Chinese internet giants.

Trump ignites trade war with China

US announces a 25 percent tariff on up to $50 billion in Chinese goods to take effect on July 6. In reply, China spells out details to impose tariffs on 545 US exports.

China reaffirms commitment to North Korea sanctions – Pompeo

US Secretary of State Pompeo says China – Pyongyang's sole major ally and main trading partner – has reaffirmed to uphold UN sanctions against North Korea until full denuclearisation is achieved.

The G7 is no longer relevant, here's why

On a range of international issues the G7 can not act without the cooperation of other important nations. This is why it should change.

Xi extolls free trade at SCO meet as G7 ends in disarray

During a closely orchestrated gathering of a Beijing-led bloc, China has sought to portray itself as a defender of free trade in response to Donald Trump's support for import controls.

Cooperation with China is at an "unprecedented level" - Putin

The most powerful Russian and Chinese leaders in decades, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have built closer ties while US President Donald Trump has labelled both countries as economic rivals that challenge US interests and values.