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Dialogue, consultations the only correct way to resolve China-US trade issues: FM

Dialogue and consultations based on equality, sincerity and mutual respect are the only viable way out for the China-US trade issues.

That’s according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang.

After Washington announced the latest tariffs against China, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told media that the intention of the US is to make constructive dialogue with China. 

As to whether and when the two sides would hold such a dialogue, Ross said the matter is in China's ballpark.

Geng said sending out negotiation invitations and maintaining maximum pressure has become a routine trick of the US.(Xinhua)

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China slams US for ordering state media to register as foreign agents

Beijing has urged Washington not to "politicize" the work of Chinese state media operating in the US following reports that the US Justice Department has ordered major Chinese outlets, including China Global Television Network (CGTN) and Xinhua News Agency, to register as foreign agents.

"The media is an important bridge and link between people of all countries to strengthen communication and enhance understanding... We should provide convenience and support to the media to carry out its work, instead of setting obstacles," spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Geng Shuang said on Wednesday.

He said that China's stance on the issue is clear and that China welcomes foreign media to report on it with "objectivity and fairness", and is also willing to provide support and make it convenient for them to carry out their normal reporting work.(CGTN)

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Pompeo says ready to transform US-DPRK ties immediately

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is ready to transform its relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea immediately.

In a statement following the outcome of an earlier summit between leaders of South Korea and the DPRK, Pompeo said that "the United States congratulates President Moon Jae-in and Chairman Kim Jong-un on the successful outcome of their summit meeting in Pyongyang.”

He added that he had invited his counterpart Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho to meet in New York City next week where they are scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting.

The Korean leaders signed a joint declaration, agreeing to take additional steps toward making the Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons and threats of armed conflict.

For its part, China welcomed the consensus reached between the two nations.

It said it hopes the two sides will continue to implement the consensus, endeavor to promote interaction and cooperation and play a positive role in achieving a political solution to the peninsula issue as well as lasting peace in the region.(Xinhua)

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European Council president Tusk plans to call Brexit summit in November

European Council President Donald Tusk on Wednesday said he would call a special Brexit summit to reach a deal with Britain.

Tusk told reporters that the Brexit negotiations are entering their crucial phase, he is to call a Brexit summit of EU member states' leaders around mid-November, seeking to reach a deal with Britain.

A key point of Brexit currently is how to maintain a frictionless border on the island of Ireland. In terms of the question or the economic cooperation, Britain's proposals will need to be reworked and further negotiated, said Tusk.

However, he is still not pessimistic of reaching a deal with Britain. "Every day that is left we must use for talks. I'd like to finalize them still this autumn," he said.(Xinhua)

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Man opens fire at his Wisconsin office, 3 seriously hurt

A heavily armed man opened fire on his co-workers at a Wisconsin software company, seriously wounding three people before being fatally shot by police as employees ran from the building or hid inside.

The Middleton police chief said the motive behind the attack was unclear and investigators didn't yet know whether the gunman targeted his victims. 

He didn't release the suspect's name but said he was an employee of WTS Paradigm and lived in nearby Madison.

Police ordered a temporary lockdown on a shopping center next to the building.(China daily)

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Palace Museum opens furniture-themed exhibition

The Palace Museum put more than 300 pieces of furniture from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) on display Wednesday, kicking off a furniture-themed exhibition.

With more areas to be opened in the future, the exhibition will include over 2,000 pieces of the furniture crafted during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties.

Part of the exhibition was located in a furniture storage facility in the southwest sector of the Forbidden City. The Palace Museum started to revamp the facility in 2015 in order to open it to the public for furniture display.

The Palace Museum has more than 6,200 pieces of furniture in its collection.(Xinhua)

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Updated plan released for southern Beijing

And the Beijing government released an updated action plan on developing the city's southern area over the next two years.

The Southern Beijing Development Action Plan focuses on an area surrounding the Beijing Daxing International Airport and nearby districts.

The plan shrinks the amount of land for constructing buildings and increases green areas, including the forest coverage rate. 

In May 2019, a new airport subway line to the airport will be completed with an integrated traffic network.(China Daily)

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And that’s People’s Daily Tonight. Thanks for joining us.

(Produced by David Nye and Bai Yuanqi)