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Protests and deals meet Chinese president in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 16, 2017 China’s premier Xi Jinping has been in the Swiss capital to sign ten accords and strengthen relations between the two nations. (SRF/swissinfo.ch/JF/JH)

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Chinese president talks trade, innovation on Swiss visit

This content was published on Jan 16, 2017 Chinese President Xi Jinping is in the middle of China’s first state visit since 1999. The two nations have signed several new bilateral agreements.

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As it happened: the Chinese state visit

This content was published on Jan 16, 2017 Xi Jinping is making the first state visit to Switzerland by a Chinese president since 1999. Areas around the Swiss parliament building were under heavy police supervision two days ahead of the visit, with blockades in place and riot vans on standby to handle protests against the visit. Protesters were not allowed in front of…

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Global shifts give Xi chance to steal limelight in Davos

This content was published on Jan 16, 2017 The Chinese president is expected to enhance his status as one of the few leaders committed to defending international accords.

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Swiss ranked third for opportunities for citizens

This content was published on Jan 16, 2017 Switzerland has been placed third out of 30 advanced economics in the World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Development Index (IDI).

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Israel should play economic card, urges Swiss foreign minister

This content was published on Jan 15, 2017 Burkhalter participated in an international conference on the near east in Paris that was attended by 70 foreign ministers and representatives of organisations like the UN, the EU and the Arab League. However, no representatives from either Israel or Palestine were present. “It is by fighting unemployment that affects 50% of the people in Gaza…

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The who and what of WEF, and being ‘Trumped’

This content was published on Jan 15, 2017 Here are some of the stories we’ll be bringing you the week starting January 16.

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Xi Jinping: a ‘responsible leader’ in Switzerland?

This content was published on Jan 15, 2017 On a state visit to Switzerland, Chinese president Xi Jinping can show his commitment to free-trade agreements and the UN.

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‘Warning cry’ over lack in refugee job training

This content was published on Jan 13, 2017 Swiss social aid administrators urge changes to deal with the rising numbers of refugees and asylum seekers who need jobs.

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Why are Swiss-Chinese relations so close?

This content was published on Jan 13, 2017 Hardly a month goes by without a Chinese minister or delegation visiting Switzerland. An ambassador explains why.

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