Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have warned that further escalation in the Middle East would be “unwise,” as both leaders called for diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional conflicts during high-level talks in Beijing. Read More: Putin focuses on escalating Middle East crisis Speaking during the meeting, Xi Jinping said the world is facing the […]
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Putin visits China to reinforce strategic ties after Trump trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to underline the strength of Russia-China relations shortly after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China. The visit comes days after Trump concluded his trip to Beijing, the first by a US president to China in […]
Taiwan responds to Trump remarks on independence
Taiwan has responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the island’s independence, reaffirming its position as a sovereign democratic state. During his visit to Beijing, Trump said US policy toward Taiwan had not changed but signalled opposition to any formal move by Taiwan toward declaring independence from China. He also questioned the […]
China finds workaround for Rubio Beijing visit
A diplomatic workaround reportedly allowed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Beijing despite previously being under Chinese sanctions, drawing attention to an unusual behind-the-scenes solution by Chinese authorities. According to reports, Rubio had been placed on China’s sanctions list in previous years due to his strong criticism of Beijing’s domestic and foreign policies. […]
Key moments from US presidential visits to China
US President Donald Trump’s recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has renewed attention on the long history of high-level US presidential visits to China, which have often been marked by breakthroughs, tensions and symbolic diplomacy. Read More: Trump arrives in Beijing for ‘superpower’ summit with Xi The relationship between the two countries was formally […]
Trump and Xi talks boost stocks as oil prices slip
Global stock markets rose and oil prices edged lower after a high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as investors reacted cautiously to hopes of easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Markets responded positively on the first day of the summit, with optimism that renewed dialogue between […]
Xi urges partnership over rivalry in Trump meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation between China and the United States during high-level talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, saying the two global powers should act as partners rather than rivals. President Trump is currently on a two-day official visit to China, where he was formally welcomed by Xi at […]
Trump, Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held delegation-level talks in Beijing during Trump’s two-day official visit to China, with both leaders emphasising diplomacy, trade and global stability as key priorities. Read More: Trump arrives in Beijing for ‘superpower’ summit with Xi President Trump arrived in Beijing and was formally welcomed by President Xi at the Great […]
Trump to visit China this week amid trade and iran talks
Beijing has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two global powers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The visit, announced by China’s foreign ministry on Monday, comes at a time when Washington and Beijing remain divided over trade policies, regional security […]
Trump says maintaining strong ties with China more beneficial than confrontation
US President Donald Trump has said that maintaining strong and cooperative relations with China is more beneficial than confrontation, adding that ties between the two countries are currently improving. Read More: China tightens grip before Trump summit In an interview with an American television channel, Trump said relations between Washington and Beijing are moving in a positive direction […]