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US says it has had 'serious discussions' with China despite 'theatrics'
"We know that sometimes these diplomatic presentations can be exaggerated, or maybe even aimed at a domestic audience," State Department spokeswoman Jalina Porter told a news briefing
 "US says it has had 'serious discussions' with China despite 'theatrics'")
US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under President Joe Biden
Top US and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world on Thursday as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office
 "US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under President Joe Biden")
China rejecting '1 country, 2 systems' with HK's electoral system overhaul
As China plans to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure the city is run by 'patriots', the lingering question is over the concern it might be rejecting the 'one country two systems'
 "China rejecting '1 country, 2 systems' with HK's electoral system overhaul")
Xi Jinping warns against tech excess in sign crackdown will widen
China's market regulator on Tuesday tightened scrutiny over the country's booming livestreaming e-commerce platforms
 "Xi Jinping warns against tech excess in sign crackdown will widen")
China's factory growth surges 35.1% as economic recovery accelerates
Retail sales in the period also rose in a boost to domestic demand, giving a strong lift to business activity on top of the recent upsurge in exports growth
 "China's factory growth surges 35.1% as economic recovery accelerates")
US expects talks with Chinese diplomats in Alaska next week to be difficult
The Biden administration expects that the talks with the Chinese diplomats during the bilateral meeting which is scheduled to take place in Alaska next week would be "difficult"
 "US expects talks with Chinese diplomats in Alaska next week to be difficult")
Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong
China's ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed the Communist Party's latest move to tighten control over Hong Kong
 "Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong")
Be prepared for 'complex and difficult' situations: Xi to Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the country's military that it must be prepared to respond to a variety of "complex and difficult" situations at any time
Signposts from China
In its post-Covid recovery phase, China springs a few surprises but sticks to the familiar on foreign policy with India
 "Signposts from China")
Hike budget for a possible confrontation with the US, says China Army
Xi has vowed to make China a great military power, pledging to complete the modernisation of the armed forces by 2035
 "Hike budget for a possible confrontation with the US, says China Army")
China defence spending gets mild boost amid economic caution
The country is nervous about challenges on several fronts
 "China defence spending gets mild boost amid economic caution")
'The East is rising': Xi Jinping maps out China's post-Covid ascent
But as Beijing rolls out a long-term plan, its top leader has also warned that 'the United States is the biggest threat'
China said to speed up move to more survivable nuclear force, ready silos
The U.S. points to China's nuclear modernization as a justification for investing hundreds of billions of dollars to build an all-new nuclear arsenal
Fourth session of China's political advisory body to begin in Beijing
The fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, will open in Beijing on Thursday
China at new low, bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples; people call for support
A wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media, urging people to support local pineapple growers.
Xi Jinping claims complete victory in eradicating absolute poverty in China
President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared that China has achieved a "complete victory" in its fight against absolute poverty by lifting over 770 million people out of it in the last four decades
China's Xi claims complete victory in eradicating absolute poverty
President Xi Jinping declared that China has scored a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty
President Xi declares complete victory in eradicating poverty in China
Absolute poverty has been eradicated in the world''s most populous country, Xi announced while addressing a gathering held here to mark the country''s accomplishments
Covid impact: China steps up focus on food security in policy document
Annual rural policy blueprint, known as the "No. 1 document", placed greater emphasis on food security than in prior years, calling for all provinces to improve grain yields during 2021-2025 period
China urges Biden to resume dialogue as relations continue to worsen
Beijing has urged President Joe Biden-led administration to resume dialogue
