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Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit
The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks — and a little schmoozing — at…
Beijing Seeks Trade Stability With Washington Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
Xi’s U.S. visit is aimed at reducing economic pressure and creating room to manage domestic challenges before next year’s CCP Congress, insiders said.
US Treasury’s Bessent to discuss AI, trade, rare earths with China’s He, source says
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in …
Tehran sees Beijing as potential bridge to Washington
Iranian officials and media are increasingly looking to China as a possible diplomatic bridge to Washington, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s second wartime visit to Beijing coincides with …
US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit
By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 18 (Reuters) – The US and China are discussing a plan to reduce or eliminate China’s tariffs on American LNG as part of a broader package of energy and agriculture agreements…
Republican China committee chair urges tough Trump line with Xi
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – The Republican chair of the US congressional committee on China on Friday urged President Donald Trump to take a tough line in his summit with Xi …
Beijing threatens ‘serious consequences’ after Panama lawmakers support Taiwan
Parliamentary exchange group set up despite pressure from China’s embassy and public disavowal by Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino …
China vessel rams Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
Chinese authorities blamed the Philippines for the latest confrontation between the two countries in disputed waters in the South China Sea, which caused damage but no injuries.
China vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
MANILA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday, damaging its railings and deck structures but causing no …
Beijing Art & Technology Week opens, blending creativity and innovation
As the sun set on Beijing’s 798 Art District on Thursday, its Locomotive Square was abuzz with excitement as around a dozen “Tiangong” humanoid robots from Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid …
Beijing business district makes room for play
The Beijing event links the complex’s commercial, office, hotel and public spaces through a program of cultural and lifestyle activities. Events are also being held in Suzhou, Nanjing and Huizhou, …
Factory activity in China contracts at steeper pace as lockdowns bite
BEIJING–China’s factory activity contracted at a steeper pace in April as widespread COVID-19 lockdowns halted industrial production and disrupted supply chains, raising fears of a sharp economic …
