US, China drafting memorandums for possible deal to end trade war
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Cambodia to host RCEP ministerial meeting
Cambodia to host the 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Meeting.
Trump won’t press Kim on nuke programme
Trump has no pressing time schedule for N Korea to end its nuclear programme.
Pentagon told to create Space Force
US President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that directs the Pentagon to draft legislation on creating a US Space Force.
Trump upbeat on winning wall funding lawsuits
President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Tuesday that he would prevail against a lawsuit filed by 16 US states seeking to block his declaration of a national emergency to fund a wall along the US border with Mexico.
Trump nominated for Nobel Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is not saying whether or not he nominated Donald Trump for this year’s Nobel Prize.
16 states sue Trump over wall funding
A coalition of 16 US states led by California sued Trump’s administration over his decision to declare a national emergency.
Auto industry lines up against possible US tariffs
The US auto industry urged Trump not to saddle imported cars with steep tariffs.
California to sue Trump over wall funding
California to “imminently” challenge Trump’s declaration of a national emergency.
Last ISIS enclave in Syria set to fall
US-backed fighters in Syria are poised to capture Islamic State’s last, tiny enclave on the Euphrates.
Trump’s emergency ruse is a wake-up call
In a play to his base, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to fund his promised border wall after Congress declined to provide money for the barrier.
US-China trade talks to resume, Trump hints at extension
The United States and China to resume trade talks this week in Washington.
US Congress moves to avert govt shutdown
The US Congress aims to end a dispute over border security.
US commander cautions on North Korea
N Korea is unlikely to give up all its nuclear weapons, suggests top US commander.
S. Korea pushes back on Trump funding claim
South Korea disclaims Trump’s comment to pay $500 million to maintain US troops.
Do as we say, not as we do: Cambodia in a polarised world
Where has the “center” gone? It is shifting, according to Ms Gage. Meanwhile, those who are firmly camped on the right (more often than not) persist in preaching about pragmatism, compromise and limits.
US pullout from Syria ‘weeks away’
The United States is likely just weeks away from starting the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria.
Trump will meet Kim in Hanoi for next summit
Trump says that US diplomats had a “very productive meeting” with N Korean officials.
US acting A-G snaps back at Dems
Acting US Attorney General Matthew Whitaker snapped back at newly emboldened Democrats in Congress.
Giant Trump, Putin caricatures to parade at Nice Carnival
Caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will join Charlie Chaplin and Harvey Weinstein when the Nice Carnival lights up the Cote d’Azur this month.
US, N.Korea officials to meet Feb 4 ahead of Trump-Kim summit
A US envoy aims to meet with North Korean officials on or around Feb. 4.
Shutdown: Anti-US government sentiment reaches new extremes
The continuing government shutdown is a dangerous disgrace that is perplexing to observe, particularly for people outside the US. But as in many other instances, Donald Trump is only exacerbating a festering problem.
Trump won’t soften hardline on China
Trump will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, to reach a deal, advisers say.
US signals optimism on China trade talks
US President Donald Trump and his economic advisor Larry Kudlow have sent positive signals on trade talks between China and the US these past two days.
China’s rise prompts German lawmakers to rethink
Germany is scrambling to secure its interests in Beijing.
US gov’t shutdown may depress job growth
A partial shutdown of the US government could slash job growth, economists warn.
Trump says meeting with Democrats ‘waste of time’
Trump says he left a meeting on border wall funding because it was a “waste of time,”.
Chinese tech investors flee Silicon Valley on tightened scrutiny
New Trump policies have all but halted Chinese investment in US technology startups.
9 months on: Are we closer to a trade deal?
A group of US officials led by US Deputy Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish are due in Beijing Monday and Tuesday for negotiations with the Chinese side.
Trump says China woes helpful, downplays Apple warning
Trump downplay a revenue warning from Apple Inc that cited slowing sales in China.
