2018 November 5
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US trade deficit increases more than expected in October and is now up 10% in 2018. The deficit with China is at record levels. Many US importers are front-loading their purchases before even higher tariffs come in. - Read more
More than 1,000 firms from 58 countries along the Belt and Road are attending the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, representing a third of all firms. - Read more
China will proactively participate in global ecological management and promote the green development of the Belt and Road Initiative, Vice-Premier Han Zheng said on Friday. - Read more
President Xi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan met in Beijing over the weekend and agreed to strengthen their all-weather partnership. A Guard of Honour + a trip to the People’s Monument where Khan laid down a wreath were other highlights. - Read more