US-China Talks Set ‘Very Positive Framework’ Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Says Treasury Chief Scott Bessent

After two days of “constructive and far-reaching” talks in Malaysia, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington and Beijing have reached a “very successful” framework ahead of the anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi?

Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.

Xi Jinping’s Purges Shrink Ranks of China’s Communist Elite—and Boost His Power

Nearly one in six officials who had Central Committee seats were absent from a major conclave, many of them now disgraced.

China’s rare earth limits may have ‘gone too far this time’ as trade talks start while U.S. gathers support amid global backlash

"Yet Xi’s latest trade war tactic may be tipping the geostrategic balance back toward the US as companies around the world think better of doing business in China generally."

South Korea Tries to Curb Anti-China Protests Ahead of Xi Visit

The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump.

Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks

Donald Trump has said he would like China's help to deal with Russia as he seeks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. "I'd like China to help us out with Russia," the US president said on board Air Force One,
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