US-China Summit: A balancing act of rivalry and careful diplomacy
US and Chinese leaders held a summit in Beijing that produced no major breakthroughs, with an analyst noting both sides can frame modest outcomes as wins. The meeting is designed to stabilize communication rather than resolve core rivalries over trade, technology, and Taiwan.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
What's at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi
President Trump has traveled to Beijing for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. business executives. Talks are expected to cover trade, technology, tariffs, and military tensions, making it one of the most consequential U.S.-China diplomatic engagements in years.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump heads to Beijing amid war, trade tensions and hardened rivalry
Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing as trade tensions, regional conflict, and deepening strategic rivalry between the US and China define the visit. The talks carry direct consequences for tariffs, technology restrictions, and global supply chains.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders
President Trump is travelling to China to meet President Xi Jinping, with the visit serving as a gauge of where the bilateral relationship stands. The outcome could move markets sensitive to U.S.-China trade, tariffs, and technology policy.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing seeking trade concessions and China's help on Iran, but analysts say the political and economic costs of the Iran conflict have weakened Washington's leverage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed activist Lai on agenda ahead of meeting with Xi
President Trump said Taiwan arms sales and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be on the agenda at his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The move broadens the talks beyond trade, raising stakes for Taiwan security commitments, Hong Kong business confidence, and U.S.-China relations.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
China confirms Trump visit to Beijing, setting up high-stakes summit
China has officially confirmed a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, setting up a direct summit between the two countries. The meeting could shift market expectations on trade tariffs, technology restrictions, and broader U.S.-China relations.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs