Us-china Ties
US weighs sweeping travel ban on China's Communist Party members
The presidential proclamation, still in draft form, could also authorise the US govt to revoke the visas of party members and their families who are already in the country, leading to their expulsion
 "US weighs sweeping travel ban on China's Communist Party members")
China slaps sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan missile deal
China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan. We urge US to earnestly abide by the One-China principle, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said
 "China slaps sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan missile deal")
China says US warning to firms in Xinjiang hurt global supply chain
China's commerce ministry said the US move had also affected the global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic
 "China says US warning to firms in Xinjiang hurt global supply chain")
US to reject nearly all Chinese maritime claims in South China Sea
In a move the officials say is expected as early as Monday, the administration will present the decision as an attempt to curb China's increasing assertiveness in the region
 "US to reject nearly all Chinese maritime claims in South China Sea")
'Stop interfering': China threatens to retaliate against fresh US sanctions
The Trump administration's move on Thursday marked an escalation in the increasingly tense rivalry between the world's two biggest economies
US and China impose visa restrictions on each other in Tibet row
US Secretary of State Pompeo earlier the US would restrict visas for some Chinese officials
 "US and China impose visa restrictions on each other in Tibet row")
Donald Trump sees a pattern in China's 'aggressive stance' against India
The armies of India and China have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for the last seven weeks
US response to coronavirus 'incompetent': China hits back at Trump
Beijing's spokesperson defends WHO after Donald Trump accused UN agency of toeing to China
 "US response to coronavirus 'incompetent': China hits back at Trump")
Top headlines: Silver Lake to invest in Jio Platforms; fuel sales fall
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 "Top headlines: Silver Lake to invest in Jio Platforms; fuel sales fall")
Tariff on China for mishandling virus outbreak 'certainly an option': Trump
US President Donald Trump said China 'mishandled the situation" after the coronavirus outbreak in its Wuhan city, but refrained from giving a definitive answer on retaliatory measures
 "Tariff on China for mishandling virus outbreak 'certainly an option': Trump")
China communists 'will pay price' for hurting US economy: Pompeo
Pompeo said there will be a time to make sure that "we get this right" and to make sure that the US is not dependent on China for its pharmaceutical goods
 "China communists 'will pay price' for hurting US economy: Pompeo")
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid spat with China over Covid-19
Senior Chinese officials have also spread conspiracy theories about the virus' origin
 "US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid spat with China over Covid-19")
China and the US push in West Asia
Beijing's expanding footprint in this oil-rich region has set the stage for a competition with Washington
What happens if China really does try to buy $52 bn of US crude, coal, LNG?
The terms of the deal imply an absolutely massive increase in Chinese imports of US energy, and if this actually comes to pass, it will have serious disruptive effects across global markets
 "What happens if China really does try to buy $52 bn of US crude, coal, LNG?")
Focus squarely on Trump as Dec 15 tariffs loom in US-China trade war
Washington is laying the groundwork for a delay in the latest tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Dec. 15, but a final decision has not been made
 "Focus squarely on Trump as Dec 15 tariffs loom in US-China trade war")
China fumes over US law backing Hong Kong, says retaliation inevitable
In signing the bills, Trump signaled to Xi that action wouldn't be imminent.
 "China fumes over US law backing Hong Kong, says retaliation inevitable")
China threatens US after Trump signs bills backing Hong Kong protesters
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng also summoned US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad 'to lodge stern representations and strong protest' to the passing of the Act
 "China threatens US after Trump signs bills backing Hong Kong protesters")
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
China had already threatened retaliation if the bill is signed into law by President Donald Trump
 "Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash")
China's industrial policy is wise; refusal by US to adopt them is foolish
Instead of seeking to coerce China into abandoning policies that both sides agree benefit its economy, the US should seek to emulate them
 "China's industrial policy is wise; refusal by US to adopt them is foolish")
US-China trade deal signing could be delayed until December: Report
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was still possible the "phase one" agreement aimed at ending a damaging trade war would not be reached, but a deal was more likely than not
