China’s president endorses Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie Lam, despite the rout of her political allies in local elections three weeks ago.
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Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier, Reaches Out to Trump and Business
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.
Australia’s China Challenge
With Beijing pushing as far as it can wherever it can in the era of President Xi Jinping, Australia has become a global case study in Chinese government influence.
China Enlarges Its Circle in Europe, and Tries to Convince Europeans It Comes in Peace
On Friday, Greece joined the thickening ranks of China’s economic allies in Europe. But European officials remain wary of China’s intentions.
China’s Premier Acknowledges Economic Slowdown, Promising Tax Cuts
Responding to concerns raised by the United States and its allies, the premier also denied Beijing asks Chinese companies to engage in overseas spying.
China Pours $218 Billion Into the Economy as Growth Slows
The Chinese central bank’s move is intended to send a signal that Beijing is ready to stem a slowdown that has darkened the global outlook.