Monthly Archives: April 2014

China underlines interest in Latin American investment

Posted on April 30, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

China’s Foreign Minister ended a Latin American tour Friday in Brazil, stressing Beijing’s goal of investing in the region as he prepared the way for a July visit by President Xi Jinping. “There is a complementary economic relationship between China … Continue reading →

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Obama heads to Philippines as defence pact inked

Posted on April 29, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

US President Barack Obama heads to the Philippines on Monday for the most complex leg of his Asian tour balancing act of reassuring allies wary of a rising China while avoiding antagonising Beijing. Obama will land in Manila hours after … Continue reading →

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Obama woos Asean from Malaysia

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

US President Barack Obama will renew his courtship of Southeast Asia on Sunday, launching a grass roots effort to inspire the region’s next generation of leaders in the virtues of democracy. Obama will convene a “town hall” meeting in Malaysia, … Continue reading →

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China, Venezuela discuss cooperation deals

Posted on April 25, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on a tour of Latin America, met his Venezuelan counterpart Elias Jaua Monday to discuss boosting cooperation in a range of areas including energy. The diplomats also talked about enhancing collaboration on industrial development, as … Continue reading →

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