Vague pledges from the country’s No. 2 leader suggest a willingness to appear conciliatory at a fraught time, and a need to reassure a worried Chinese public.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
S&P and Dow Follow Global Markets Higher, as Investors Take Heart in Trade Thaw
A resumption of negotiations between Washington and Beijing lifted markets. Still, many doubt the two sides can reach a deal anytime soon.
Why Many in China Oppose Hong Kong’s Protests
It goes beyond propaganda.
Iran Passed Its Uranium Limit. What Happens Next?
Here are questions and answers on whether Iran has violated its agreement, the possible consequences and what could happen next.
A China-U.S. Trade Truce Could Enshrine a Global Economic Shift
Though details are scarce, any peace that leaves higher American tariffs in place could continue to hurt China’s status as the world’s factory floor.
U.S. Economic Conference Shows Few Signs of Enticing Palestinians
A White House conference aimed at showing the Palestinians the economic benefits of the future Trump peace plan was shunned by most Palestinians.
U.S. Versus China: A New Era of Great Power Competition, but Without Boundaries
Under President Trump, national security concerns over China’s rise have bled into trade and economic policy, and some officials see a long ideological struggle unfolding.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Never to Capitulate to U.S. Sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the remarks as Iranian officials reiterated Iran was moving toward noncompliance with some parts of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Never to Give In to U.S. Sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the remarks as an Iranian official reiterated that Iran would begin speeding up its enrichment of uranium by Thursday.
In Bahrain, U.S. Tries to Promote Mideast Peace Through Prosperity
A conference organized by the White House was meant to show the economic benefits of its peace plan to Palestinians and Israelis. But major players were absent.