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1. Odds high of Xi-Trump meeting, Rubio says after talks with Wang Yi at Asean
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the odds for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year were “high” after concluding “constructive” talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional meeting.
2. ‘I cook instant noodles’: anxiety grips China’s workforce amid dire job market
China’s employment picture is bleak – and the whole workforce, across all ages and income levels, is having trouble seeing a way forward.
3. Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high-speed rail
A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world leader in high-speed rail networks.