Xi Jinping

The diplomatic crisis risks unraveling recent progress in bilateral ties, a few weeks after Takaichi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and agreed to improve relations

Trump calls Chinese students ‘good business’ for US universities: Why US President has softened his tone on Beijing

At first glance, these remarks appear to be a complete departure from his earlier hardline stance on China and immigration. But analysts say the shift has more to do with economics than diplomacy.

'Never seen men so scared in their lives': Trump quips he wants a Cabinet like Xi Jinping's team

During negotiations with his cabinet, Trump recalled how the Chinese side sat stiffly during the meeting and remarked, "I've never seen men so scared in their lives."

China warns US not to cross its ‘four red lines’, names Taiwan as top concern after Xi–Trump meet

Speaking at the US-China Business Council in Shanghai on Monday, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, outlined the boundaries that Beijing considers non-negotiable.

White House releases rare photos of Xi Jinping laughing with Trump: Why China won’t see them

The images, captured during the US-China summit in South Korea, have gone viral, revealing a side of Xi that most Chinese citizens have never seen.

China dismisses Trump’s claims of hidden nuclear tests, says strategy is ‘purely defensive’

The statement came amid rising global unease over renewed talk of nuclear testing, after President Trump announced that the United States would prepare to resume its own nuclear weapons testing for the first time in more than three decades.

APEC sidelines: Xi gifts Xiaomi phones, cracks ‘backdoor’ joke

A light ‘backdoor’ quip turns Xi’s smartphone gift to Lee Jae Myung into a pointed moment about tech trust, security politics, and China–Korea balancing.

Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

The US president also sought to mend ties with Southeast Asian nations that have leaned closer toward Beijing as Trump took aim at their economic growth engines

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A shaky US–China truce, a cautious Fed, and an underperforming India—markets may have dodged a bullet, but the pressure is far from over

Trump declared victory, but Xi secured the deal: Decoding the untold story of Busan talks

What looked like a diplomatic win for Trump was, in substance, a quiet triumph for Xi. The optics belonged to Washington, but the leverage shifted to Beijing.

OPINION | Trump-Xi Talks: Short-term truce, long-term friction

The cessation of trade hostilities covered just recent measures. China’s official stance was a candid “occasional friction is normal”. US’ need to contain China’s expanding capability makes conflict in economic and technological domains inevitable

Why Trump’s absence from APEC matters for U.S. influence in Asia

President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the APEC summit underscores his preference for one-on-one diplomacy over multilateral forums, widening China’s opportunity to shape Asia’s economic agenda and global trade leadership.

APEC leaders to open summit after Trump, Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

APEC represents more than half of global trade. The forum champions free and open trade and investment to accelerate regional economic integration and has also been credited with bringing together countries embroiled in competitions to work together on common initiatives without binding statements.

Trump leaves Russia sanctions pressure in doubt after Xi meeting

In his high-profile meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, Trump said the issue didn’t even come up

Donald Trump to visit China in April after ‘amazing’ talks with Xi Jinping in South Korea

US President Donald Trump announced he will visit China in April after what he called an “amazing” meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both sides agreed on trade and fentanyl control.

'Could be': Trump hints at possible US-China trade deal ahead of APEC summit

US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential trade deal with China during talks with President Xi Jinping in South Korea, signalling cautious optimism amid escalating economic tensions before the APEC Summit.

‘A fantastic relationship’: Trump and Xi seek to revive trust and ease trade strains in first meeting in years

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan for their first in-person talks in years, pledging to stabilise strained ties and address escalating trade tensions.

‘A great relationship’: Trump and Xi meet in South Korea, express hope for renewed US-China cooperation

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, for their first in-person talks in years, expressing optimism about strengthening ties and resolving key strategic issues.

Here are the key US-China issues to watch in Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a framework for Trump and Xi to finalize was forged over weekend talks with China

Inside Trump’s trade push: What to know about the emerging U.S.–China deal and its global stakes

President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are nearing a potential U.S.-China trade deal after reaching a preliminary consensus, as Trump also brokers a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire and signs new regional economic frameworks.

US, China may find only ‘tactical floor,’ ex-trade official says

Officials from both countries kicked off a new round of negotiations in Malaysia on Saturday, seeking to ease tensions ahead of an upcoming leaders’ summit.

China's Xi Jinping to visit South Korea for APEC summit

Xi Jinping will deliver a speech at APEC and hold bilateral meetings with other leaders, including South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.