China says it has accepted the price commitments of 34 brandy exporters from the European Union, and will exempt them from the anti-dumping subsidies as long as they meet the agreed terms.

U.S. authorities say major flash flooding caused by heavy rain has killed 24 people in central Texas.

The Chinese premier says the country is willing to work with Greece to leverage complementary advantages and advance the implementation of the plan for the Port of Piraeus in a high-quality manner.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China's is willing to share market opportunities with Germany and the door will open wider.

China has announced anti-dumping duties on brandy from the European Union beginning Saturday.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry says China and the United States have been working on details to implement the key consensus of their trade talks.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe.

Thailand has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as caretaker prime minister, following a court order suspending Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for dialogue over division in his meetings with EU leaders in Brussels.

Officials say 23 people have survived after a passenger ship sank in the Bali Strait of Indonesia early Thursday. Search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing.