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American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu as relations deteriorate
Earlier, US government forced their Chinese counterparts out of their mission in Houston
 "American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu as relations deteriorate")
Gold prices at new all-time high, entering years-long bull run: Analysts
Investment in precious metal safe based on outlook for India in the next four months
 "Gold prices at new all-time high, entering years-long bull run: Analysts")
China protests 'forced entry' of US agents into consulate, vows to respond
Trump administration ramps up its confrontation with China ordering Beijing's consulate in Houston to close over concerns about economic espionage
 "China protests 'forced entry' of US agents into consulate, vows to respond")
US using Huawei CFO's extradition to secure a trade advantage: Lawyers
The US has accused Huawei of using a Hong Kong shell company called Skycom to sell equipment to Iran in violation of US sanctions
 "US using Huawei CFO's extradition to secure a trade advantage: Lawyers")
US sets up China Working Group to deal with 'Beijing's growing threat'
The newly established China Working Group will prioritise, coordinate, and articulate decisive near- and long-term actions commensurate with the threat faced
 "US sets up China Working Group to deal with 'Beijing's growing threat'")
China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that the consulate's closure was a "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US
US, China clash to impair global trade vital for India's reopening: Rajan
Leading economist and former RBI governor warns of 'enormous bankruptcies' in US and Europe.
 "US, China clash to impair global trade vital for India's reopening: Rajan")
US seeks new 'alliance of democracies' to take on Chinese regime: Pompeo
The top American diplomat formally announced a reversal in the decades-old China policy, which now would be more of confrontationist in nature
 "US seeks new 'alliance of democracies' to take on Chinese regime: Pompeo")
Will US cut off China's access to US dollar system? Fear grips Beijing
Under this payment system, the White House can order US banks to stop processing transactions with certain individuals, institutions and countries, thus, denying them access to the US dollar payments
 "Will US cut off China's access to US dollar system? Fear grips Beijing")
China threat to free world; US engagement with country has failed: Pompeo
Trump administration sharpens its already harsh criticism of China with distinctly political overtones ahead of November's election
 "China threat to free world; US engagement with country has failed: Pompeo")
China harbouring military-linked fugitive scientist at consulate: FBI
According to court filings, investigators "discovered photographs of her in the uniform of the Civilian Cadre of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)"
Malicious slander behind US' order to close Houston consulate: China
Foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the order to close the consulate violates international law and basic norms governing international relations
US taking ties on wrong path, says China embassy after consulate is shut
USA's 'abrupt' demand to close Chinese consulate in Houston is a 'political provocation', says Beijing
 "US taking ties on wrong path, says China embassy after consulate is shut")
US orders China to shut Houston consulate in 3 days over espionage
Washington "abruptly demanded" closure of the Houston consulate on Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said, calling the move an "unprecedented escalation."
Never been a better time to invest in India: PM Modi at India Ideas Summit
Calling for more investment in India, Modi further said that it is emerging as a land of opportunities
 "Never been a better time to invest in India: PM Modi at India Ideas Summit")
US tells China to shut down its Houston consulate within 72 hours
US media had reported that police and fire officials in Houston responded to reports that documents were being burned in courtyard of Consulate General of China in Houston
 "US tells China to shut down its Houston consulate within 72 hours")
US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo
US President Donald Trump identifies China as the United States' main rival, and has accused President Xi Jinping of taking advantage over trade and not telling the truth over the novel Covid outbreak
 "US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo")
China used Covid-19 distraction in attempt to seize Indian land: US
The NDAA amendment, moved by Congressman Steve Chabot along with lawmaker Ami Bera and passed on Monday, said that India and China should work towards de-escalating the situation along the LAC.
 "China used Covid-19 distraction in attempt to seize Indian land: US")
Drop in Chinese exports to US didn't help India, says Rabobank report
"One of the reasons why India hasn't benefited more is because the largest shift is found in the computer and electronic products sector," economists Ralph van Mechelen and Michiel van der Veen wrote
 "Drop in Chinese exports to US didn't help India, says Rabobank report")
Wall Street opens lower on coronavirus crisis, simmering US-China tensions
New coronavirus restrictions in California hit tech stocks for a second straight day.
 "Wall Street opens lower on coronavirus crisis, simmering US-China tensions")
