The new coronavirus has killed more than 250 people and infected nearly 12,000 across the country
Chinese authorities in August allowed the yuan to fall below 7 to the dollar, sending shudders through stock markets at the time and stoking Trump's ire.
Trump said he would travel to Beijing to begin talks on the next phase
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,455.37 per ounce by 1331 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,454.90, with trading volumes subdued by the US Thanksgiving holiday
China had already threatened retaliation if the bill is signed into law by President Donald Trump
The administration earlier this week said it had extended for another 90 days the full implementation of the sanctions as part of an effort to make a transition easier for Huawei's US partners
Instead of seeking to coerce China into abandoning policies that both sides agree benefit its economy, the US should seek to emulate them
Concerns about slower economic growth and oil demand due to the fallout from the 16-month trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies have weighed on crude futures
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
TikTok has been growing more popular among U.S. teenagers at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade and technology transfers
The deal is widely expected to include a U.S. pledge to scrap tariffs scheduled for December 15 on about $156 billion worth of Chinese imports
Despite the success of 5G networks at home, Chinese telecom equipment giants have faced regulatory push back abroad
The fight could set up a "domino effect" for smaller economies, according to a second IMF official
This was the third straight day of gain for the both indices. Also, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net-buyers for a second straight session
The exemptions will apply to US goods including some anti-cancer drugs and lubricants, as well as animal feed such as whey and fish meal
Trump has introduced or threatened tariffs on $300 billion-worth of Chinese imports. In response, China has targeted US farmers with retaliatory tariffs.
Revival in iron ore exports from Brazil and Australia in last few months has helped improve the dry bulk segment
After Sunday's tariff hike, 87% of textiles and clothing from China and 52% of shoes will be subject to import taxes
The Trump administration will begin collecting 15% tariffs on more than $125 billion in Chinese imports; Beijing to impose 5% tariff on US crude oil
Chinese under 30 aren't savers like previous generations. That's helping diversify the economy, but adding to household debt.