China's government accused Taiwan of betraying history after Taipei criticized Beijing's interpretation of World War Two, particularly China's portrayal of itself as the leading force against Japan. The dispute emerged following discussions between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump about wartime cooperation.
Following the Trump-Xi summit, Taiwanese officials and US Ambassador to China David Perdue confirmed no change to US Taiwan policy, including the Taiwan Relations Act mandating arms sales. A retired US Navy admiral called for the US to proceed with pending arms sales notifications to Taiwan.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their three-day Washington summit on Friday without reaching a significant agreement to regulate the artificial intelligence arms race between their countries, despite calls from Xi for AI to remain "under human control." The summit emphasized pageantry and personal rapport but drew criticism for missing an opportunity to address AI risks.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced Friday that details of trade negotiations with China will be released Monday. The talks have resulted in agreements on exempting certain goods from tariffs, following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday.
Taiwan rejected Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks to US President Donald Trump during their Washington meeting, in which Xi appeared to push for a subtle change in US stance against Taiwan independence. Taiwan accused Xi of distorting facts about the island's sovereignty and its relationship with the United States.
President Donald Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping during their Washington summit that any direct or indirect assistance to Iran was "totally unacceptable," according to the US ambassador to China. The warning came amid reports that China had supplied Iran with air-defense missile launchers and helped Tehran evade oil sanctions.
US lawmakers have introduced legislation to expand government powers to restrict Chinese technology products, coinciding with a patent investigation into Lenovo. The move comes as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss artificial intelligence and data center competition.
President Donald Trump announced he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping twice more in 2026: in November in China and again at the G20 summit in Miami in December. Trump said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks between the two countries following Xi's recent state visit to Washington.
Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin agreed to postpone until next week their plan to use expedited Senate procedures to pass a permanent legislative ban on Chinese cars in the United States. The delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the US for meetings with President Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt arms sales to Taiwan during their meeting in Washington, invoking a 1982 agreement. A $14 billion Taiwan arms deal hangs in the balance as the two leaders meet.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham requested that US President Donald Trump raise the case of detained Hong Kong media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai during Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The request came during their first meeting at the UN General Assembly, where Trump praised Burnham despite ongoing tensions between the US and UK.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington September 23-25 for talks with President Trump on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other contentious issues. The summit comes as a fragile trade truce between the two powers is set to expire in November.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting this week in Maryland with artificial intelligence safety and the Pentagon's blacklist of nearly 200 Chinese companies emerging as central issues. US and Chinese officials discussed creating an AI communication channel ahead of the summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington next week for a state visit featuring bilateral talks and a state dinner with President Donald Trump. Trump will personally greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews, with tech CEOs including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman invited to the White House dinner.
President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on September 24, sparking anxiety among US allies in Asia that Trump may soften Washington's support for Taiwan in exchange for economic concessions from Beijing. Japan and Taiwan are urging the US to maintain its current position on Taiwan.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York, with the US proposing a new AI safety and national security notification mechanism for Presidents Trump and Xi to consider at their summit this week. The talks also addressed trade issues, with China making progress on soybean purchases but stalling on broader agricultural commitments.
President Donald Trump indicated he would be open to Chinese automakers building electric vehicle plants in the United States, provided they hire American workers, while maintaining the ban on imported Chinese vehicles. The statement comes ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's scheduled visit.
Leaders from BRICS nations are gathering in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit is expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with economic challenges.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders for a summit in New Delhi this weekend. The gathering comes as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly the US-led war on Iran, strain unity within the expanded bloc.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India in nearly seven years amid complex relations between the regional rivals. The summit highlights tensions as China seeks to use BRICS to challenge American power while India aims to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies is standing trial in Brooklyn federal court on criminal charges including racketeering and defrauding banks over its business dealings with Iran. The case, originally brought during the first Trump administration, comes to trial after nearly a decade of legal proceedings, just weeks before a scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The United States and China are planning talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping focused on establishing artificial intelligence safety guardrails, with discussions expected in mid-September. The potential cooperation comes despite ongoing technology tensions between the two nations, with OpenAI executives and Silicon Valley insiders advocating for AI safety dialogue.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Egypt next week for the first time in a decade, coinciding with Huawei's bid to build AI data centers for the Egyptian government. The US State Department is countering by assembling a rival consortium including Nvidia, AMD, and Microsoft.
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday, with the U.S. 7th Fleet stating the move demonstrates America's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The transit comes just before a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Communist Party's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and called for an "indomitable fighting spirit" during a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of former leader Jiang Zemin's birth. The event, held at the Great Hall of the People, emphasized party unity and political continuity.
China's Commerce Ministry announced retaliatory measures against seven US entities, imposed stricter export controls on drones and related technology bound for the US, and restricted US agencies' role in Chinese factory inspections. The actions come in response to recent US moves targeting Chinese companies and ahead of a scheduled visit by President Xi Jinping to meet President Trump.
China's Commerce Ministry said China is soliciting views from domestic companies, business associations, local governments, and U.S. business groups, while the United States is separately seeking public comments on the Board of Trade and the reciprocal tariff arrangements. The proposed framework covers about $30 billion worth of goods on each side, while the two countries continue to work out the board's structure, functions, and operating model.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday to lay groundwork for Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to Washington in September. Rubio said the two countries were moving toward establishing trade and investment boards, while the diplomats discussed potential areas of cooperation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Manila this weekend for meetings with Asia-Pacific countries, where he is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to prepare for a possible September summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The discussions are also expected to address South China Sea disputes and regional security issues.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major technology conference in Shanghai to advocate for international cooperation on AI development and governance, arguing that artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country. The speech came as US President Trump accused China of exploiting American election data.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged international collaboration on artificial intelligence development and governance at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, arguing AI should be a 'symphony of global cooperation' rather than dominated by any single nation. The conference featured a China-led AI alliance backed by 29 countries and included announcements of AI research and training initiatives for developing nations.
A Pew Research Center poll of over 40,000 people across 36 countries shows China is now viewed more positively than the United States in 25 nations, marking a historic reversal in global opinion. The survey also found Chinese President Xi Jinping is viewed more favorably than US President Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged messages emphasizing their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, coinciding with a North Korean premier-led delegation visit to China. Xi pledged China's unwavering support for the traditional friendship regardless of international developments.
A deadly fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killing 28 people in one of China's deadliest industrial blazes in recent years. President Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation and rescue effort.
China has promoted two new generals as part of a military shake-up following a prolonged anti-corruption campaign that has thinned the ranks of senior officers. The purge is seen as an effort by President Xi Jinping to ensure military loyalty to the Communist Party.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech on July 1, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing commemorating the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting China's rapid industrialization as a model for developing nations and emphasizing the party's global influence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Pyongyang for a two-day visit beginning June 7, 2026, his first trip to North Korea since 2019. Xi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated what they called the 'unbreakable' bond between their countries and pledged to strengthen exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement, and military cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea on June 8-9 to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years as China seeks to strengthen ties with its neighbor amid Pyongyang's deepening relations with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China to meet with President Xi Jinping on May 19-20, just days after former President Trump held a summit in Beijing. The timing of the consecutive high-level meetings underscores China's diplomatic positioning between Russia and the United States.
Iranian military forces seized a vessel reportedly operating as a 'floating armoury' near the UAE's Fujairah oil terminal and are taking it toward Iranian waters. The seizure occurred as President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, with the vessel reportedly owned by a Chinese security firm.
President Donald Trump wrapped up a historic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15, 2026, with both leaders claiming progress on bilateral relations. However, the meetings produced few clear breakthroughs on key issues including trade, arms control, and denuclearization.
President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for his first visit to China and the first U.S. presidential trip to the country in nearly a decade. The summit with President Xi Jinping, originally scheduled for March but delayed due to the Iran war, will address tensions over Taiwan, trade disputes, and efforts to persuade China to help bring Iran back to negotiations.
An Iran ceasefire agreement appears to be collapsing while financial markets experience heightened volatility, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea in October 2025.
President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to China since 2017. The high-stakes meeting comes amid trade tensions, with China signaling readiness for confrontation while also expressing interest in greater stability in bilateral relations.
US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week to discuss trade, Taiwan, technology, and the ongoing Iran war. China views the unresolved Middle East conflict as potentially strengthening its negotiating position.
