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Second Import Fair Concludes with Billions in Deals
The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5-10, during which attendees agreed intended deals worth US$71.13 billion, 23 percent higher than at the first expo, said Sun Chenghai, deputy director of the CIIE bureau.
Xi Jinping Visits India and Nepal
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Second India-China Informal Summit in Mamallapuram, 56 kilometers from Chennai, from October 11 to 12, during which he talked with Indian Premier Narendra Modi on strengthening the bilateral partnership.
China Expands Opening-up
August saw the Chinese government issue measures to expand opening-up, including establishing seven new pilot free trade zones (FTZs) and setting Shenzhen as a demonstration pilot zone for socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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Sino-US Trade War Continues
US President Donald Trump announced on August 2 that his country would levy 10 percent tariffs on the remaining US$300 billion worth of imports from China not yet subject to increased duties, only to announce on August 13 a delay on most of the new tariffs until December.
UNESCO Lists Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City as World Heritage
On July 6, UNESCO added the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City to the World Heritage List, the 55th Chinese site to be listed.
Pledges of Friendship Mark Xi Jinping’s Visit to North Korea
Banners with slogans saying “North Korea-China Friendship” and “Unbreakable Friendship” were hanging over the streets of Pyongyang to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping who was visiting the North Korean capital from June 20 to 21.