China and the US

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Xi pushes China to beat U.S. in economic growth

Xi pushes China to beat U.S. in economic growth

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told officials to ensure that the country’s economic growth outpaces the U.S.’s this year, according to people familiar with the discussions, even as its economy sags under its worst Covid-19 …

China threatens countermeasures against U.S. restrictions

China threatens countermeasures against U.S. restrictions

China has urged the U.S. to immediately revoke sanctions on Chinese officials related to visa restrictions, warning that otherwise the country will respond with countermeasures, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on …

China comments on U.S. threats concerning Russia

China comments on U.S. threats concerning Russia

Beijing adheres to an independent position on the Ukrainian crisis, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday, commenting on Washington's threats to take action in event of China's support for Russia. …

Biden to speak with China's Xi Friday

Biden to speak with China's Xi Friday

U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at 9 a.m. Eastern time (13:00 GMT) on Friday, the White House said. "This is part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the …

Biden to hold talks with Xi Jinping

Biden to hold talks with Xi Jinping

US President Joe Biden will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Jen Psaki said. It is noted that the heads of state will discuss the events in Ukraine and bilateral relations. "Both leaders will discuss the …

China: NATO is Cold War remnant

China: NATO is Cold War remnant

The Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union opposes NATO’s expansion and views its efforts that allegedly aim to ensure global security as useless, according to a statement published on Tuesday on the …

China urges to return to Minsk Agreement

China urges to return to Minsk Agreement

China has told the United States it wants to see all sides involved in Ukraine remain calm and avoid increasing tension, when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about Ukraine on a telephone call …

China ready to "fight to the finish" with U.S.

China ready to "fight to the finish" with U.S.

China would not fear confrontation with the United States but would welcome cooperation if it is mutually beneficial, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. Problems in the U.S.-China relationship were down to "strategic …

U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

The U.S. decided to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Olympic Games in China, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki announced Monday. "The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing …

Psaki: Biden doesn't say Xi Jinping is not his friend

Psaki: Biden doesn't say Xi Jinping is not his friend

White House press secretary Jen Psaki rebutted the allegation that that U.S. President Joe Biden does not consider Chinese President Xi Jinping to be his friend. Xi referred to Biden as his "old friend" ahead of a …

U.S. mulls diplomatic boycott of Chinese Winter Olympics

U.S. mulls diplomatic boycott of Chinese Winter Olympics

The United States looks into diplomatically boycotting the upcoming China Winter Olympics, U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday. When asked to comment on media reports regarding the possible diplomatic boycott, Biden said that it is …

White House insists Biden and Xi aren't 'old friends'

White House insists Biden and Xi aren't 'old friends'

White House officials insisted that U.S. President Joe Biden does not consider China's President Xi Jinping a "friend" after Xi, speaking through an interpreter in a virtual meeting with Biden Monday night, referred to his American …

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual summit

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual summit

U.S. President Joe Biden opened his virtual meeting with China’s Xi Jinping on Monday by saying their goal is to ensure competition “does not veer into conflict.” After the video call, which went longer than expected …

Biden to tell Xi that China must play by the rules

Biden to tell Xi that China must play by the rules

U.S. President Joe Biden will tell Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a virtual meeting on Monday meant toreduce the chances of a superpower conflict that China must "play by the rules of the road" like a responsible nation, a senior U.S. …