China responds to being singled out by Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan

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UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Chinese officials respond to a shift in policy direction at the Defense Department, under Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang tried to smooth over relations at a press conference Thursday, in response to Shanahan reportedly making efforts to counter Beijing as his top priority.

The official touted the “relatively good communication” between the U.S. and China in recent weeks, but warned the country is not afraid to protect itself when necessary.

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China is buying U.S. soybeans again

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UPDATED 7:20 AM PT — Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018A U.S. farmer offloads soybeans from his combine as he harvests his crops in Brownsburg, Ind., Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

China is beginning to buy soybeans from the U.S. again amid the ongoing 90-day truce on trade.

According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council Wednesday, Chinese companies have already ordered about two million tons of American soybeans.

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China Relations: China Premier Li Keqiang is optimistic on U.S.Cutting Deals

Officials are working to resolve differences ahead of upcoming talks between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

On Thursday, a delegation of Republican senators discussed bilateral relations with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.

Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander told the official the U.S. and China are competitors not adversaries and suggested they can prosper together.

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China urges Taiwan to cease all contact with U.S.

China is urging the U.S. and Taiwan to halt communication. At a press conference in Beijing Wednesday, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office warned the island against “teaming up with foreign forces.”

This comes in response to a statement from the U.S. claiming the White House will not tolerate any non-peaceful

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China pushing to hold trade talks with U.S. at G20 summit in Argentina

Beijing recently announced it’s in talks with U.S. officials about a possible meeting in Argentina.

At a press conference Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Lu Kang said the country’s president plans to meet President Trump at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires next month.

The proposed talks will focus on striking a deal to resolve trade tensions between the two nations.

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