The US-China 30-for-30 trade framework could lower tariffs on about $60 billion in two-way commerce, with each country identifying roughly $30 billion in non-sensitive imports. Farm goods, medical devices and consumer goods are included, but exact tariff rates and an implementation date remain unsettled. Tariff cuts Washington and Beij

Trump Xi Iran talks have again highlighted the limits of Washington’s ability to secure Chinese cooperation over Tehran. The September summit produced agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and international waterways, but no public Chinese commitment to halt oil trade, impose economic pressure or change Beijing’s broader Iran policy. China Iran President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington during Xi’s Se

President Donald Trump used the Trump Xi state dinner at the White House on September 24 to emphasize his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a desire for more stable US-China ties. Their state visit also focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and wider security issues. US-China ties take center stage During his state dinner remarks, Trump said the United States and Ch

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, arguing that the ceremonial welcome showed excessive deference to the Chinese leader. Schumer also pressed the administration to maintain restrictions on advanced US artificial intelligence technology headed to China. Xi welcome draws Schumer criticism

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 23, 2026, beginning a three-day state visit to the United States with an unusually high-profile airport welcome from President Donald Trump. The visit places trade, technology, Taiwan and wider global security issues at the center of another closely watched US-China summit. Xi’s aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife,

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a three-day U.S. state visit on September 23, 2026, with President Donald Trump expected to greet him at Joint Base Andrews. White House talks will focus on trade, artificial intelligence, rare earths and wider U.S.-China tensions. Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a three-day state visit to the United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with President Donald Trump expect

China has expelled senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military after investigations found alleged disloyalty, corruption and serious disciplinary violations, marking another major change at the top of the People’s Liberation Army. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli expelled from party and military

US China trade talks moved into a crucial phase in New York as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s September 24 White House meeting. US China trade talks prepare Trump-Xi summit

Best Countries at Math: China Leads PISA 2025 Rankings The latest PISA mathematics results highlighted in the source show a striking concentration of high performers in East Asia. China leads the table, followed by Singapore, Macao and Taiwan, while Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong also rank strongly. Estonia emerges as Europe’s leading performe

The Russia sanctions bill has raised fresh concerns for India and other major buyers of Russian energy, with the legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% under specified conditions. The move comes as India-Russia ties remain strong in energy and strategic cooperation. Russia sanctions bill clears US House The US House of Representatives has passed the

Trump joined Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang by phone during the All-In Summit and strongly backed America’s expanding AI industry. US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles after placing a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang while the technology executive was speaking onstage. Huang answered the cal

With the BRICS summit in New Delhi approaching, uncertainty continues over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to India for the high-profile gathering. Beijing has yet to officially confirm Xi’s participation, and there is also no announcement on a possible bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s foreign ministry said it had no official information to share regarding the president’s travel plans. If Xi attends the summit, it would mark his fir

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has requested DNA samples for missing Indians following the catastrophic August 26 flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border. Families have been asked to follow CODIS and DNA rules as identification and rescue efforts continue. CODIS The Embassy of India in Beijing said families willing to assist identification efforts should submit DNA information in the inte

BRICS Summit 2026 arrives at a moment of unusual geopolitical pressure, placing India's chairmanship under a global spotlight. Wars, tariff threats, energy risks and India-China tensions will test New Delhi's ability to preserve BRICS unity while protecting strategic autonomy. SCO 2026 Sets the Stage for BRICS India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt has placed China’s expanding role in West Asia under the spotlight as regional governments reassess security partnerships amid the continuing US-Iran conflict. In Cairo, Xi called for regional countries to resist external interference and explore a new security architecture while deepening economic and strategic cooperation with Egypt. Xi Jinping Egypt visit sends regional security mess

Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his state visit to Egypt to call for a new Middle East security architecture, urging regional countries to resist external interference and take greater control of their own security decisions. His visit comes as China seeks a larger diplomatic and economic role in a region unsettled by the US-Iran conflict. Xi Jinping calls for new Middle East security order

Nepal flood aid is expanding after catastrophic flash floods devastated Rasuwa and downstream districts, killing more than 150 people and leaving hundreds missing. The US has pledged $500,000 in emergency relief as India, China and the World Bank mobilize additional assistance. US relief supports Nepal rescue effort The US State Department

Germany’s cyber threat has intensified, with foreign intelligence services playing a much larger role in attacks on businesses. A new Bitkom study says 37% of affected companies linked at least one incident to a foreign intelligence service, up sharply from 28% last year and just 7% in 2023. Foreign spies target more German companies Bit

China’s Chang’e-7 mission, an ambitious robotic expedition designed to investigate the moon’s south pole and search for evidence of water ice, is facing uncertainty over its launch schedule. However, the latest publicly available official update from China’s space agency still described the spacecraft as being prepared for launch rather than confirming a postponement.

China’s commercial space sector has reached a major milestone with the Zhuque-3 landing. LandSpace successfully recovered the reusable rocket’s first stage, strengthening China’s rocket ambitions and its challenge to SpaceX as booster reuse becomes central to cheaper satellite launches. Zhuque-3 landing Chinese startup LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocke