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China pledges greater market access as Tim Cook and other global CEOs gather in Beijing

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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has reassured foreign business leaders that Beijing will continue to open up its market and welcome more investment from multinational companies, according to a readout from the Ministry of Commerce. He also discussed deepening economic and trade partnerships between U.S. and China at the meeting Sunday with top executives from Apple, Pfizer, Mastercard, Eli … Read more

Protest in Cook Islands over deal with China on economy and seabed mining

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation’s government showed. Western nations that traditionally held sway in the region have become increasingly concerned about China’s plans to increase influence after Beijing … Read more