US-China relations
Xi Jinping Pledges to Defend Free Trade at APEC Summit Following Trump Meeting
Oct 31, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the APEC summit in South Korea, promising to protect global free trade following his successful meeting with Donald Trump. Their agreements on tariffs and exports brought relief to global markets, while Xi called for supply chain stability and cooperation in green industries amidst ongoing US-China economic competition.
Trump and Xi Meet After Six Years: Pledging "Fantastic Relationship" Despite US-China Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 12:55 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in South Korea, where both leaders expressed desires for improved relations despite ongoing tensions. Trump praised Xi as "a great leader" and announced a one-year rare earths agreement, while Xi emphasized the countries' responsibilities as major global powers and the potential for partnership despite differences.
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Meet After Six Years: Navigating US-China Relations Amid Trade Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 11:01 am CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in South Korea, emphasizing partnership despite ongoing trade tensions. Xi acknowledged natural friction between the nations while calling for proper relationship management, as both leaders navigate complex trade disputes including rare-earth mineral exports and agricultural purchases against the backdrop of global economic concerns.
Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea: First Face-to-Face Summit in Six Years Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 10:48 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first face-to-face meeting in six years in Busan, South Korea, addressing critical issues including trade tensions, technology transfers, and rare earth mineral access. Both leaders expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations despite ongoing challenges, with negotiators establishing a framework agreement ahead of the high-stakes diplomatic summit.
Trump-Xi Summit: Key Issues from Rare Earth Materials to TikTok in High-Stakes Diplomatic Meeting
Oct 29, 2025 08:14 pm CST
President Trump and President Xi Jinping will meet for the first time since 2019 to address critical issues including rare earth export controls, tariffs, agricultural trade, the Ukraine conflict, Taiwan tensions, semiconductor access, and TikTok's ownership. This high-stakes diplomatic summit comes amid escalating trade disputes between the world's two largest economies as they compete for global influence.
Chinese Families Pursue American Education Despite US-China Tensions: An Enduring Educational Investment
Oct 29, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Despite deteriorating US-China relations, Chinese families continue investing heavily in American education, with parents paying upwards of $100,000 annually for their children to access diverse learning opportunities and international exposure at US institutions. While political tensions and visa uncertainties create challenges, the prestige and quality of American universities remain powerful attractions for Chinese families seeking educational advancement and global perspectives for their children.
Trump Announces Potential TikTok Deal Finalization Following Xi Jinping's Provisional Approval
Oct 27, 2025 03:07 pm CST
President Trump reveals plans to potentially sign a final TikTok agreement on Thursday after receiving provisional approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are set to meet in South Korea during Trump's Asia tour, while the President also expressed unwillingness to meet with Canadian leadership amid ongoing trade tensions.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.
US Treasury Secretary Announces Breakthrough in US-China Trade Negotiations Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Oct 27, 2025 12:43 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a significant trade agreement with China, averting planned tariff increases in exchange for Beijing delaying rare earth export restrictions. The deal includes substantial agricultural purchases benefiting US farmers and is expected to be formally announced at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in South Korea.
China and US Reach Preliminary Trade Consensus Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit in South Korea
Oct 26, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Chinese and US officials have reached a "preliminary consensus" on trade following two days of negotiations in Malaysia, as announced by Vice Minister Li Chenggang. This development comes just days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in South Korea, potentially signaling progress in addressing bilateral trade concerns between the world's two largest economies.