Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, marking one of the strongest public signs of alignment between Washington and Beijing on the escalating Middle East crisis. Speaking after high-level talks in Beijing, Trump said the two leaders also agreed […]

Xi Gives Trump Rare Tour of Secret Garden at Heart of Chinese Government

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave U.S. President Donald Trump a rare private tour of a secluded historic garden inside Beijing’s tightly guarded Zhongnanhai leadership compound on Friday, in what analysts described as a carefully choreographed display of personal diplomacy amid high-stakes talks over trade, Taiwan and global security. The unusual gesture came during the final […]

Xi and Trump Declare Success but Deep Divisions Persist Over Iran and Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile summit in Beijing on Friday projecting optimism about stabilizing relations between the world’s two largest economies, even as major disagreements remained unresolved over Iran, Taiwan, trade and regional security. The three-day summit, held amid heightened global tensions and economic uncertainty, produced warm […]

Xi Hails Trade Progress With U.S., Issues Sharp Warning Over Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised what he called “important progress” in trade negotiations with the United States on Thursday while simultaneously issuing a firm warning to Washington over Taiwan, underscoring the deep tensions that continue to define relations between the world’s two largest economies. Xi made the remarks during high-level talks in Beijing with U.S. […]

Trump, Xi to Weigh Tariff Cuts on $30 Billion of Imports in Managed Trade Push

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss cutting tariffs on up to $30 billion worth of imports as part of a new “managed trade” framework aimed at stabilizing economic relations between the world’s two largest economies. The proposed agreement, which officials say could be unveiled during Trump’s high-stakes visit […]