U.S.-China trade hit record in 2022 despite tensions

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — Trade between the U.S. and China set a record last year, official figures released Tuesday show, despite bilateral tensions running high. Imports and exports of goods between the countries hit $690.6 billion, a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report shows. The U.S. imported more toys and other consumer products, with China increasing… Continue reading U.S.-China trade hit record in 2022 despite tensions

Xi-Albanese meeting signals thaw in China-Australia ties, but experts say tensions remain

Trade at top of Australian PM’s agenda in first formal talks between leaders in six years Chinese president says 50-year-old relationship needs ‘to be cherished by both sides’ Last week’s meeting between President Xi Jinping and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Bali may signal a thaw in bilateral ties but experts say there will… Continue reading Xi-Albanese meeting signals thaw in China-Australia ties, but experts say tensions remain