Robert O'Brien pictured at a court in Sweden. Photo: AP
Donald Trump replaces John Bolton with US hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as national security adviser
- Unlike Bolton, O’Brien is not a big name in the intelligence and national security world
- New appointment comes as Trump faces a number of crises in the Middle East, as well as possible nuclear talks with North Korea
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Donald Trump
Robert O'Brien pictured at a court in Sweden. Photo: AP
President Xi Jinping did not comment on the trade war directly during a visit to Henan province with Vice-premier Liu He. Photo: Xinhua
Donald Trump warns China faces ‘toughest trade war deal ever’ if they wait until after US election
- Vice-minister for finance, Liao Min, will lead a Chinese delegation to Washington this week ahead of talks in October involving Vice-Premier Liu He
- Official media outlets, including Xinhua News Agency, the ‘People’s Daily’ and the ‘Global Times’, did not carry any commentaries after Tuesday’s confirmation
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US-China trade war
President Xi Jinping did not comment on the trade war directly during a visit to Henan province with Vice-premier Liu He. Photo: Xinhua