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North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back...Tags: Nuclear Policy, Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang (North Korea), Xi Jinping, United Nations
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North Korea's Kim signals he's willing to talk in letter to China's Xi
BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday personally received a handwritten letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, signaling a possible rapprochement after months of estrangement between the communist allies. The contents of the letter...
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Rosy China growth forecasts fade on further signs of slowdown
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - As evidence mounts that China's economy is losing momentum, economists are fast abandoning their rosy recovery forecasts and bracing for what could be the country's slowest growth rate in 23 years. In the space of five months,...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Government, Elections, China
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Switzerland sees free-trade pact with China in July
ReutersZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday it hopes to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China that would be the first such deal of its kind between Beijing and continental Europe when Switzerland's economy minister visits China in July....Tags: Swiss Confederation, Zurich (Swiss Confederation), European Union, Trade Agreements, China
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Yuan ends up after hitting new high, buoyed by record midpoint fix
Reuters* PBOC sets record high midpoint despite dollar strength * Traders see signs of faster pace for currency reforms * Yuan value seen more closely tied to dollar supply/demand By Lu Jianxin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 24 (Reuters) - The central bank...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, People's Bank, Finance, Federal Reserve
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GLOBAL ECONOMY-U.S., China factories struggle; Fed hints at less stimulus
Reuters* China PMI shows factory activity declined in May * U.S. manufacturing activity hits seven-month low * Euro zone downturn eases slightly * Data, Bernanke comments from Wednesday send shares plummeting By Andy Bruce and Steven C. Johnson LONDON/NEW...Tags: Labor Markets, Japan, Employment, Foreign Exchange Market, S&P 500
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U.S., China factories struggle; Fed hints at less stimulus
ReutersLONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chinese factory activity declined in May for the first time in seven months and U.S. manufacturing grew at its slowest pace since October, suggesting it may take a while before the global economy starts to pick up steam....Tags: Japan, Labor Markets, Employment, Foreign Exchange Market, S&P 500
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EU denies breakdown in solar panel talks
ReutersBy Ethan Bilby BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Commission rejected Chinese trade association statements that talks to resolve a dispute over allegations of dumping of solar panels had broken down, while Chinese comments highlighted risks the...Tags: International Organizations, New Products, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Electronics, Science and Technology
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North Korea willing to take China's advice, start talks
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea is willing to take China's advice and enter into talks, Chinese state television cited an envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as saying, following weeks of tension on the Korean peninsula after the North's latest...Tags: Nuclear Policy, Kim Jong Un, Communist Party of China, Kim Jong Il, North Korea
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GLOBAL ECONOMY-Warning signs for China, Fed hints at curbing stimulus
Reuters* Chinese factory activity declines in May -PMI * Data and comments from Bernanke send shares plummeting * Euro zone downturn eases slightly * Recovery still looks a way off By Andy Bruce LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Chinese factory activity shrank...Tags: Labor Markets, Japan, Economy, Business and Finance, HSBC Holdings plc, Federal Reserve
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Lenovo quarterly profit rises 90 percent as smartphone, mobile computer business expands
AP Business WriterBEIJING (AP) — Computer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile computing technology expanded. Lenovo said it earned $127 million, or 1.22 cents per share, in the three...Tags: South Korea, Samsung Group, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Lenovo Group, Ltd.
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Exclusive :China urbanization plan hits roadblock over spending fears - sources
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's plan to spend $6.5 trillion on urbanization to bolster the economy is running into snags, sources close to the government said, as top leaders fear another spending binge could push up local debt levels and inflate a property...Tags: Local Government, Financial Markets, Lobbying, Economy, Business and Finance, Government
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