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US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) meets with China’s President Xi Jinping before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 10, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / POOL)

China, US to boost security ties, but no breakthroughs

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 10, 2014 | World

Beijing, Reuters—China and the United States agreed on Thursday to boost military ties and counter-terrorism cooperation during high-level annual talks in Beijing, but there was little immediate sign of progress on thorny cyber-security or maritime issues. The two-day...

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US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) speaks with Chinese state councilor Yang Jiechi (R) during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 13, 2013 (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Paul J. Richards)

US, China Pledge Efforts for Nuclear-free North Korea

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 13, 2013 | World

Beijing, Associated Press—The United States and China committed Saturday to a process aimed at ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons, with the Obama administration gaining at least the rhetorical support of the only government that can exert significant influence...

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Former Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi attends a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2013. Source: AFP PHOTO / WANG ZHAO

China Formally Appoints Top Diplomats and Defense Minister

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 16, 2013 | World

Beijing, Reuters—China formally appointed its two new top diplomats and defense minister on Saturday, positions which had already been flagged in advance as part of the new government of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. Outgoing foreign minister Yang...