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Japan PM voices ‘serious concerns’ to Xi on Chinese military activity, Russia collaboration

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he expressed to President Xi…

Philippines embraces nuclear energy as US signs cooperation pact

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) - The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines,…

US college professor charged in death of Jewish protester

LOS ANGELES, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) - A California university professor was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter for the death…

Meta to appeal over tough EU curbs on digital giants

BRUSSELS, Nov 15, 2023 (AFP) - Facebook owner Meta said on Wednesday that it would appeal the inclusion of its…

Biden, Xi compete for Asia-Pacific allies at summit

By Danny KEMP SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping…

President Biden reassures APEC summit, says stable China ties benefit world

By Danny KEMP SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden reassured Asia-Pacific economies of American commitment…

China calls Biden’s Xi dictator comments ‘extremely wrong’

BEIJING, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - China condemned on Thursday US President Joe Biden's description of Xi Jinping as a…

China ready to be ‘partner and friend’ of US: Xi

By Beiyi SEOW SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - China is "ready to be a partner and friend of…

Xi warns Biden not to arm Taiwan, agrees to restart military talks

BEIJING, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden at a summit to stop…

Biden hails ‘real progress’ as Xi summit ends with garden walk

By Brendan SMIALOWSKI with Danny KEMP in San Francisco WOODSIDE, United States, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe…

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