WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2 for high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, a trip aimed at reinforcing the trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies. The announcement came shortly before the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including some targeting Chinese […]
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China and US pledge to stabilize ties at Munich meeting
ISTANBUL – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, agreeing to strengthen dialogue and promote the stable development of China U.S. relations. Read More: US counters China with Bangladesh defence pitch Wang highlighted that Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald […]
Xi calls China, India “friends and partners”
China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday called India a “good neighbour, friend and partner” in a message to mark India’s Republic Day. Xi congratulated President Droupadi Murmu and praised the growing China-India relations over the past year. He described the two nations as the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” highlighting their significance for global […]
China, Brazil unite on Global South, UN role amid global tensions
BEIJING/SAO PAULO — Chinese President Xi Jinping assured Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday that China will stand by Brazil and the broader Global South as global geopolitical tensions rise, state media and official statements said. The leaders spoke by telephone in a call that lasted about 45 minutes, during which both […]
Xi hails Canada visit as breakthrough
Beijing, Jan 16, 2026: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a historic visit to Beijing, restoring high-level China-Canada relations. He met President Xi Jinping to announce a strategic partnership, focusing on trade and bilateral cooperation. Xi described the visit as a “turnaround” after years of diplomatic tension. Trade was central to the talks. China agreed […]
Canada, China eye ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
BEIJING: Canada and China are preparing to reap “historic” gains from a new strategic partnership, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read More: Canadian PM seeks reset with China amid US tensions Carney, the first Canadian prime minister to visit China since 2017, emphasized leveraging each country’s strengths […]
Trump says Taiwan policy is up to Xi, rejects Venezuela precedent
US President Donald Trump said decisions about China policy toward Taiwan are ultimately for Chinese President Xi Jinping to make, but stressed he would be “very unhappy” with any change to the status quo. Trump made the remarks in an interview published by The New York Times, where he linked the topic to recent US […]
South Korea’s Lee urges Xi to mediate on North Korea’s nuclear programme
SEOUL/BEIJING: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to help curb North Korea’s nuclear programme and explore a potential freeze in exchange for “compensation,” during his visit to Beijing, the first by a South Korean leader in six years. Read More: North Korea prepares for nuclear test: South Korea […]
South Korea Lee shares selfie with Xi using gifted phone
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted by Xi, posting the photos on social media during his visit to Beijing. The selfies, featuring both leaders and their wives, were shared more than 3,400 times in the first few hours, drawing heavy online attention. Read […]
Macron calls on Xi to push for Ukraine peace, fairer trade
French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. He urged Xi to support a ceasefire in Ukraine. Macron also pressed for fairer trade and more Chinese investment in France. Macron’s three-day visit marks his fourth trip to China while in office. He aims to gain Chinese backing for peace in […]