China-based foreign journalists who want to cover the two sessions should submit their applications to the press center, while those not based in China should apply to Chinese embassies or ...

Rubio's appointment as secretary of state has been seen as sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China.

China's tariffs - due to begin next Monday - would also apply to US oil and farm machinery, but more talks are due this week.

China-based foreign journalists who want to cover the two sessions should submit their applications to the press center, while those not based in China should apply to Chinese embassies or ...