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Attempts to split China risk 'smashed' bodies – Xi Jinping
'Anyone who attempts to split any region from China will perish, with their bodies smashed and bones ground to powder,' Xi Jinping says, according to China's foreign ministry
Modi, Xi bid to bury India and China's differences
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping affirm that 'both sides will prudently manage their differences and not allow differences on any issue to become disputes'
India-China summit confirmed, with just 2 days to go
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping are set to have an 'informal summit' this week, with confirmation occurring at short notice
China celebrates 70 years as Hong Kong unrest looms large
'Unity is iron and steel. Unity is a source of strength,' says Chinese President Xi Jinping in a speech on Monday, the eve of celebrations
China plans triumphant 70th anniversary despite headwinds
The anniversary is meant to showcase China's extraordinary rise from the ravages of war and famine to a modern, powerful nation state whose economic and military muscle is viewed by many with increasing concern
Merkel in Beijing says Hong Kong freedoms must be 'guaranteed'
'In the current situation everything must be done to avoid violence.... And the solutions can only be found in a political process – meaning through dialogue,' says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Duterte knew raising Hague ruling with Xi was futile
President Rodrigo Duterte admits having no plan to assert Philippine rights using the Hague ruling, apart from mentioning it in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Xi says China not required to seek permission for ships' passage – Lorenzana
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says China 'wants to ask permission' for its ships' passage
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Duterte, Xi beyond the hype
As he enters the last phase of his term, can Duterte afford to appear and sound like a wimp alongside his fellow Southeast Asian leaders? And for what? For China’s empty promises and intrusions into our territories?
Del Rosario to Duterte gov't: Bring Hague ruling to United Nations
‘It will take time and hard work, but we must do this for the sake of our many generations to come,' says former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario
China expels WSJ reporter who wrote about Xi's cousin
China's foreign ministry says it 'strongly opposed some foreign reporters' malicious smears and attacks on China, and these kinds of journalists are not welcome'
Duterte tells Xi of 'deep concern' over Chinese warships intrusion
The Philippine President wants Chinese warships to abide by laws on innocent passage, saying not doing so runs counter to their efforts at managing the sea row
China to import more Philippine agricultural goods, Xi tells Duterte
Philippine trade chief Ramon Lopez says China also intends to import industrial goods
Xi refuses to recognize Hague ruling after Duterte brings it up
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells Xi Jinping that the arbitral ruling is 'final' and 'binding' but the Chinese leader says his country is 'not budging' from its position
In Xi meeting, Duterte sees 'stronger momentum' in PH-China ties
Despite 'challenges,' the Philippines and China remain true to their 'friendship,' says President Rodrigo Duterte during the portion of his meeting with Xi Jinping open to the media
LIST: 6 agreements signed during Duterte-Xi August 29 meeting
One of the deals is a loan agreement covering a project management consultancy contract given to a Chinese firm for the PNR South Long Haul railway project
Duterte arrives in China to tackle sea row, economic pledges with Xi
The Philippine President lands in China for his awaited fifth visit where he will raise West Philippine Sea issues and call for the fast-tracking of big-ticket Chinese projects
When Duterte meets with Xi: What West PH Sea deals were reached in past talks?
Here's a compilation of key agreements on the West Philippine Sea reached during bilateral meetings between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Duterte has to do more than ‘raise’ Hague ruling with Xi – Carpio
The Philippine President has to gather support from the international community and take action in the West Philippine Sea, or China may just ignore him, maritime law experts say
Lorenzana wants Duterte to bring up warship incursions during China visit
'Where did they come from? Where are they going? Obviously they are going back to China pero ang mas malaking question, saan sila galing at bakit sila dumadaan sa Sibutu Strait?' asks the defense chief
Trump appears linking China trade deal to Hong Kong demos
A tweet by the US president appears to link a trade deal with Beijing to the resolution of a standoff with Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters
Trump says U.S. 'not ready' to make trade deal with China
'We'll see whether or not we keep our meeting in September,' says President Donald Trump
Duterte to raise 'delay' in South China Sea Code of Conduct with Xi Jinping
Asked who is 'delaying' the completion of the South China Sea Code of Conduct, President Rodrigo Duterte says, 'It could be China. Nobody else is asking us to wait.'
For the 5th time: Duterte to visit China in August
In an interview over Radio Inquirer, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says President Rodrigo Duterte will discuss with President Xi Jinping pressing issues between the two countries
Duterte-Xi fishing deal 'cannot be enforced' – Locsin
'It's not policy,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the verbal agreement is legally binding
'Back on track': Trump, Xi agree to resume trade talks
(UPDATED) Economists say that a lengthy trade war could be crippling for the global economy at a time when headwinds including increased geopolitical tensions and Brexit are blowing hard
Hong Kong protesters urge G20 to raise plight with China
But China has said it will not allow discussion of the protests in Hong Kong at the G20 summit
Trump: China needs trade deal as economy 'going down the tubes'
'You have another $325 billion that I haven't taxed yet – it's ripe for taxing, for putting tariffs on,' says US President Donald Trump
Trade negotiators hold talks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Trump's highly anticipated meeting with Xi is scheduled on the second day of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan
North Korea lauds China ties as Xi wraps up trip
(UPDATED) Kim Jong-un tells the Chinese president that his visit is an opportunity to demonstrate 'the immutability and invincibility of the DPRK-China friendship before the world'
Reforms, transparency needed for Belt and Road success – World Bank
The World Bank says China's Belt and Road Initiative has the potential to boost trade and investment, but only if China and other nations make policy reforms
Xi Jinping pens friendship letter to North Korea before rare visit
Xi, who will be the first Chinese president to visit Pyongyang in 14 years, pens a rare front-page opinion piece in North Korea's official newspaper, touting their 'irreplaceable' bond on the eve of this two-day trip
Trump-Xi meeting at G20 raises hope for trade truce
Donald Trump says the leaders had a 'good' conversation, while Xi Jinping says the countries have more to gain by cooperating than by engaging in a protracted battle
China's Xi to visit North Korea this week ahead of G20
The timing is likely to raise eyebrows at the White House as it comes one week before the G20 summit in Japan, where US President Donald Trump expects to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss their trade war
'Good gifts': Putin presents Xi with birthday ice cream
'Happy birthday, my best wishes. I am delighted to have a friend like you,' Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his 66th birthday
Trump delivers hard line on new China tariffs threat
Asked if a failure by Xi Jinping to come to the G20 summit would lead to tariffs kicking in on a further $300 billion in Chinese imports, Donald Trump tells CNBC television: 'Yes it would.'
Putin, Xi hit back at U.S. dominance at Russia economic forum
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin lash out at 'inequalities' in the global economic system and vow to pursue closer ties between their countries
China's Xi in Russia to boost cooperation amid U.S. tensions
(UPDATED) Russia's Vladimir Putin says the visit is a 'key event' in relations between the two neighbors
Xi Jinping broke promise on South China Sea, says top U.S. general
General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Pentagon's Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Chinese President Xi Jinping reneged on promises not to militarize the South China Sea
Trump, Xi could meet next month on trade – White House aide
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow says the chances of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meeting during the Group of 20 summit in Japan in late June 'are probably pretty good'
China charges ex-Interpol chief with accepting bribes
Meng Hongwei is among a growing group of Communist Party cadres caught in President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign, which critics say has served as a way to remove the leader's political enemies
U.S.-China trade talks resume; Trump says deal still 'possible'
US and Chinese representatives return to the bargaining table amid a sudden flare-up in hostilities, while President Donald Trump is still hopeful of salvaging a trade deal
Xi asks for 'fair and friendly' treatment for Chinese
At the Belt and Road Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeals to all countries to 'create a good investment environment' and to treat the Chinese 'equally'
Xi says more nations joining Belt and Road, $64B in deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'clean and green development' and financial sustainability under the Belt and Road Initiative, but critics remain wary
China's Xi aims to soothe Belt and Road fears
In a speech kicking off a Belt and Road Initiative summit, Xi Jinping also offers soothing remarks to the US over subsidies, the yuan, and trade as the two sides head into fresh high-level talks next week
Duterte, Xi agree to resolve Pag-asa Island row through talks
(UPDATED) Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes 'good neighborliness,' while Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says allies should strengthen, 'not destroy,' each other
Duterte tells Xi: Belt and Road Forum chance to affirm valued ties
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness the signing of agreements on investment cooperation and funding for drug rehabilitation centers
China formally arrests ex-Interpol chief
Prosecutors 'decided to arrest Meng Hongwei on suspicion of accepting bribes,' the Supreme People's Procuratorate says in a brief statement
U.S.-China trade talks open in Beijing
The two sides have slapped tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of goods since last year, hitting a slew of businesses ranging from manufacturers to farmers in both countries
Duterte tells China he had no hand in ICC complaint vs Xi
In a meeting with an official of China's Communist Party, President Rodrigo Duterte says he 'cannot stop' people from filing cases as the Philippines is a democratic country
