If China was angry at the United States for imposing an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, it did a good job of hiding it. It urged Washington to start talks after repeated warnings that there would be no winners in a trade war. It held its fire until midnight in Washington – and […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, April 26, 2024. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS
Xi Jinping on Friday sealed a historic third term as China’s president. AFP examines how he is expected to handle the key issues facing the country:
