China’s tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country’s smoking habit.
Category: Xi Jinping
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Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.
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Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief
The New York Times – Business:Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.
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Trump Approved an Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It.
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. tech giant’s powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing’s A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.
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For Xi’s Critics, Trump’s China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can’t Tell
The New York Times – Business:On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Mr. Xi and his leadership style.
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What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China
The New York Times – Business:President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
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Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
The New York Times – Business:Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The New York Times – Business:The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
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Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
The New York Times – Business:After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.
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Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
The New York Times – Business:A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.
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Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
The New York Times – Business:A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.
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Oil Prices Rise as Trump Meets China’s Xi
The New York Times – Business:The president is expected to urge the Chinese leader to help ease tensions in the Middle East by helping to persuade Iran to end the war.