China – Page 184

Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem

The United States is trying to lessen its dependence on Chinese goods, but research is showing how tough it is to truly alter global supply chains.

By Ana Swanson and Jeanna Smialek

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U.S. Does Not Want to ‘Decouple’ From China, Commerce Chief Says

Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, also emphasized U.S. national security concerns in a meeting in Beijing with Vice Premier He Lifeng, who oversees China’s economy.

By Ana Swanson and Keith Bradsher

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China’s Economic Outlook: Pep Talks Up Top, Gloom on the Ground

Beijing has characterized concerns about the economic slowdown as being inflated by Western critics. Widespread anxiety and pessimism paint a different picture.

By Vivian Wang

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Meets With China’s Economic Czar

Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, held talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing. Mr. He oversees China’s economy and is a close ally of Xi Jinping.

By Ana Swanson and Keith Bradsher