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Exclusive-China buys 1 million tons of US soybeans ahead of Xi visit, sources say

Exclusive-China buys 1 million tons of US soybeans ahead of Xi visit, sources say

By Ella Cao and Naveen Thukral BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Sept 10 (Reuters) - China has bought around 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, four traders told Reuters, as the world's top oilseed buyer steps up purchases ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this month.

The Latest: Republicans gathering for 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas

The Latest: Republicans gathering for 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas

Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual midterm convention, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that will put Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not

Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Eight years after U.S. prosecutors secretly charged China's Huawei Technologies with defrauding HSBC and other banks over its business with Iran, the case is finally heading for trial.

US firms in China more upbeat on outlook as profits recover, survey shows

US firms in China more upbeat on outlook as profits recover, survey shows

By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - U.S. companies in China have grown more optimistic about their business prospects after confidence hit a record low last year amid political tensions, intense domestic competition and slowing economic growth, a survey showed on Thursday.

The Latest: Republicans prepare for Day 1 of Trump-heavy midterm convention in Dallas

The Latest: Republicans prepare for Day 1 of Trump-heavy midterm convention in Dallas

Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a two-day midterm convention with President Donald Trump at the center

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war

The White House says the United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and some motorcycles from Canada, as their trade war escalates

The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship

The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship

U.S. Central Command says the military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on a U.S. warship by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral and Roberto Samora BEIJING/SINGAPORE/SAO PAULO Sept 7 (Reuters) - China's private soybean processors face a costly fourth-quarter supply squeeze as inventories tighten in top exporter Brazil and tariffs keep U.S. cargoes largely out of reach.

China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% on strong demand for autos and high tech goods

China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% on strong demand for autos and high tech goods

China has reported that its exports accelerated in August, jumping 25% from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods, its customs agency said Tuesday

China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens

China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China's exports expand faster in August, underpin economic growth

China's exports expand faster in August, underpin economic growth

BEIJING, Sept 8 (Reuters) - China's export growth picked up pace last month, remaining a key driver for an economy that is still grappling with tepid domestic demand and external uncertainties.

North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent