Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms
The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.
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What is the South China Sea dispute?
Overlapping claims in the South China Sea threaten to turn the region into a flashpoint of global concern.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yellen expresses 'concern' about China's export curbs on strategic raw materials
Beijing's newly unveiled export controls on two strategic raw materials critical to the global chipmaking industry are a "concern," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a group of executives in China on the first day of her trip to the country, where she will try to stabilize bilateral relations after a particularly difficult period.
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Japanese workers are finally seeing their pay jump
Wages in the world's third largest economy grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May.
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The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
1970-01-01 08:00
4 things making it harder for Janet Yellen to repair the US-China relationship
As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gears up Friday for two days of meetings with officials and economists in Beijing, she has a tough job: to stabilize a fractious relationship that worsened this week when China retaliated in a tech war with the United States.
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Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji
A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen arrives in Beijing
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Beijing Thursday where she'll meet with senior Chinese officials. Yellen will be in China until July 9, according to the Department of the Treasury.
1970-01-01 08:00
Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?
The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.
1970-01-01 08:00
Footballer wants Mongolia to Manchester United ride to inspire
Footballer Ochirvaani Batbold left Ulaanbaatar in May and aims to reach Old Trafford by December.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine plane: Iran facing legal action over downing of Flight PS752
Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the UK are seeking damages for the families of the 176 victims.
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Madhya Pradesh: India man arrested for urinating on tribal worker
The incident, which took place in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, has sparked outrage in the country.
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