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Customs data released on Friday showed that Chinese exports fell by more than expected in October despite the trade truce agreed to by the two countries. Imports were also down.

The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wants more 'big banks' and says efforts are underway to consolidate some of the country's 12 state-owned banks

China is seeking to woo foreign visitors, to revive its tourism sector and boost foreign engagement at a time when it is struggling with high US tariffs

America's top court will hear the fight against Trump's tariffs this week; an adverse ruling could be messy, but analysts say he would just use other avenues to achieve the same goal

Dutch chipmaker suspends supplies of wafers to its Guangdong assembly plant amid concern its technology could be stolen by its Chinese owner. The row has inflamed fears on the supply of chips to carmakers worldwide

A survey of factory activity in October reveals worst contraction in 6 months, as export orders dropped after a long period of front-loading to beat US tariffs