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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Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump’s Trip to China Sought Relief
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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.