Sydney — Asian share markets turned higher on Thursday following a media report that the US and China have tentatively agreed to a truce in their trade war, ahead of a closely watched meeting between the two nations this weekend.

Citing sources, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) said Washington and Beijing were laying out an agreement that would help avert the next round of tariffs on an additional $300bn of Chinese imports...

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