October 31, 2025

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‘US behind China but will catch up’: Scott Bessent after Trump orders resumption of nuclear weapons testing; move follows Russia’s trials – The Times of India

‘US behind China but will catch up’: Scott Bessent after Trump orders resumption of nuclear weapons testing; move follows Russia’s trials – The Times of India

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US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years, saying it was crucial to help America “certainly catch up” with China.“The US is lagging China in nuclear power development, but we can certainly catch up,” Bessent said during an…

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Asian stocks today: Markets mostly tank after Donald Trump–Xi Jinping meet; China’s Shanghai Composite slips 0.3% – The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets mostly tank after Donald Trump–Xi Jinping meet; China’s Shanghai Composite slips 0.3% – The Times of India

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Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside cautious signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s steady policy stance. Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing,” announcing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to 47 per cent…

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Thaw in trade ties: Trump announces cut in tariffs on China to 47% after meeting Xi; fentanyl-linked duties lowered to 10% – The Times of India

Thaw in trade ties: Trump announces cut in tariffs on China to 47% after meeting Xi; fentanyl-linked duties lowered to 10% – The Times of India

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Trump-Xi meet in South Korea US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in South Korea on Thursday, seeking to ease months of escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The discussions, described by both sides as constructive, touched on tariffs, agricultural trade, and cooperation on curbing fentanyl exports…

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Trade deal ‘could be’ signed today: Donald Trump holds ‘great understanding’ with Xi Jinping; US-China ties in focus – The Times of India

Trade deal ‘could be’ signed today: Donald Trump holds ‘great understanding’ with Xi Jinping; US-China ties in focus – The Times of India

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Trump-Xi meet in South Korea US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of a trade deal between US and China as he meets Xi Jinping in South Korea for a high-stakes talks, amid looming tariffs and trade tensions.When asked by a reporter, “Mr President, do you plan to sign a trade deal today?” Trump…

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Trade tensions: China poses itself as alternative to US protectionism; signs expanded Asean free trade pact – The Times of India

Trade tensions: China poses itself as alternative to US protectionism; signs expanded Asean free trade pact – The Times of India

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AI image for representation China on Tuesday positioned itself as an option for open markets and regional cooperation, signing an upgraded free trade pact with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) while taking a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump’s protectionist stance.Premier Li Qiang said the new pact — the ASEAN-China Free Trade…

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Donald Trump-Xi Jinping talks: US may ease China tariffs in exchange for fentanyl chemical crackdown, says report – The Times of India

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping talks: US may ease China tariffs in exchange for fentanyl chemical crackdown, says report – The Times of India

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File photo: US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in 2019. (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss a proposed trade framework on Thursday that could see Washington reduce tariffs on…

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US stocks hit new peaks: S&P 500, Nasdaq set new highs; investors await Fed move and Trump-Xi dialogue – The Times of India

US stocks hit new peaks: S&P 500, Nasdaq set new highs; investors await Fed move and Trump-Xi dialogue – The Times of India

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US stocks hit new peaks (AP) US stocks advanced on Monday, pushing further into record territory ahead of a week filled with major market-moving events—including a Federal Reserve policy decision and a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.By mid-morning, the S&P 500 was up 0.9%, the Dow Jones…

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‘Multipolar world is coming’: China’s Wang Yi cautions ahead of Trump-Xi meet; urges end to trade wars – The Times of India

‘Multipolar world is coming’: China’s Wang Yi cautions ahead of Trump-Xi meet; urges end to trade wars – The Times of India

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Representative image (AI-generated) China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday said that a “multipolar world is coming,” ahead of a key meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.His remarks appeared to be a veiled jibe at the United States and its approach to global trade and alliances.Speaking at…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rally on US-China trade progress; Nikkei jumps 2%, Hang Seng up 1% – The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets rally on US-China trade progress; Nikkei jumps 2%, Hang Seng up 1% – The Times of India

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Stock markets in Asia jumped on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal, raising hopes that tensions between the world’s two largest economies may ease. The development boosted investor confidence across regional markets, which opened higher following a strong finish on Wall Street last week.In early trade,…

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Oil prices rise: US-China trade talks boost market; oversupply could return if sanctions on Russia less effective – The Times of India

Oil prices rise: US-China trade talks boost market; oversupply could return if sanctions on Russia less effective – The Times of India

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Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal. The move raised hopes of improved relations between the world’s two largest oil consumers.By 0027 GMT (local time), Brent crude futures were up 46 cents or 0.7%, at $66.40 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

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