Xi Jinping
-
China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks
A New Channel for AI Safety China and the United States agreed to create a communication mechanism for incidents involving artificial intelligence. The channel will address risks and benefits, with…
-
Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
Ceremony Overshadows Limited Policy Results Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a three-day Washington summit marked by elaborate ceremony but few substantial agreements. Trump emphasized their personal relationship, while…
-
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women’s initiative Imperia
Imperia Promotes Women’s Economic Leadership First lady Melania Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to introduce Imperia, an initiative designed to help women become leaders…
-
Trump y Xi Sellan Su “Entente Cordiale” Tras Tres Días de Gran Pompa y Escasa Sustancia
Despliegue Protocolario y Gestos de Sintonía Personal La cumbre bilateral entre las dos principales potencias económicas del planeta concluyó con un balance enfocado en la escenografía política. De acuerdo con…
-
Trump and Xi Jinping share diplomatic toasts at White House dinner with little policy progress
High-level bilateral proceedings involving Trump and Xi Jinping highlighted polite diplomatic exchanges alongside limited progress on primary geopolitical disputes. United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at…
-
Sheinbaum celebra reunión entre Trump y Xi Jinping pese a competencia económica, pero destaca prioridad a acuerdo comercial con EEUU
La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, calificó como “muy interesante” la reunión que sostuvieron el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y el presidente de China, Xi Jinping, el 24…
-
Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump described his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very productive” during Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington, DC. The two leaders discussed artificial intelligence (AI),…
-
China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
Rivalry Limits Safety Cooperation The United States and China are competing to lead artificial intelligence while confronting risks that could threaten both countries. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi…
-
Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields ease
Lower Oil and Bond Yields Lift Markets Wall Street moved close to its all-time high as oil prices and bond yields gave back much of the previous week’s increases. The…
-
China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China Broadens Chemical Export Controls China announced that exporters will need permits to send two additional drug precursor chemicals to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The new requirements expand…
-
Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Leaders Seek Stability Without a Grand Bargain President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington while competition between the United States and China continues to intensify. Neither…
-
Fulfilling earlier US-China agreements is a work in progress as Trump and Xi meet again
Earlier Commitments Show Uneven Progress The United States and China have made uneven progress on commitments announced after Trump and Xi met in Beijing in May. Their second face-to-face meeting…
-
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
China Helps Limit a Larger Oil Shock Oil prices remain high and volatile six months after President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran. However, the worst forecasts have not…
-
Trump Xi summit negotiations evaluate trade truce extension and Taiwan defense
High-stakes discussions during the Trump Xi summit US China relations meeting in Washington center on extending global trade truces and managing emerging technology risks. US President Donald Trump and Chinese…
-
Fissures over US investments stall plans for Chinese business leaders to join Xi visit
Stalled Delegations and Reciprocity Concerns Currently, sharp disagreements over potential investments have stalled plans for a Chinese business delegation to accompany President Xi Jinping. Specifically, Beijing and Washington have failed to…
-
A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem
Competition Blocks Meaningful Agreement A global strategy for artificial-intelligence safety depends heavily on cooperation between the United States and China. However, both countries increasingly view the other’s approach as a…
-
AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit to meet Donald Trump
High-Stakes Summit Prep and AI Negotiations Currently, rising geopolitical tensions over artificial intelligence are heavily shaping preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming White House visit with President Donald Trump. Specifically,…
-
China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at ‘an early date’
Tariff Reductions Move Toward Agreement China and the United States hope to reach an agreement soon on lowering import taxes. Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said negotiators were working…
-
Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise ties
Optimism Ahead of Presidential Summit Currently, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer remains highly optimistic about stabilizing economic ties with Beijing ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Washington. Specifically,…
-
Brics members find common ground on AI, trade and alternative payment expansion
AI Initiatives and Technological Expansion Currently, BRICS members agreed in New Delhi to continue pushing for expanded trade and alternative payments using local currencies to successfully counter U.S. pressure. Specifically, Chinese…
-
Xi Jinping India visit signals diplomatic progress despite ongoing commercial and trade friction
Anticipation surrounding a potential Xi Jinping India visit for the annual BRICS summit highlights a gradual diplomatic thaw between the two Asian giants. Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to New…
-
Trump calls Xi’s Washington visit ‘exciting’, but claims US leads China in AI race
AI Leadership and Summit Anticipation Currently, US President Donald Trump claims the United States holds a significant lead over China in artificial intelligence. Specifically, Trump expressed intense excitement regarding Chinese President…
-
Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
Diverging Wartime Fortunes Vladimir Putin is meeting Xi Jinping at a moment when the balance between Russia and China has shifted sharply. Russia endured damaging Ukrainian strikes against its oil,…
-
Chinese executives may join Xi’s US trip, as trade truce extension ‘almost certain’
Business Delegation and Summit Preparations Currently, Chinese and US officials are discussing whether business leaders will join President Xi Jinping’s delegation to the United States next month. Specifically, the talks…
-
Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crime
Broadening the Definition of Corruption Currently, President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft campaign has expanded significantly beyond economic crimes to fundamentally reshape how the Chinese bureaucracy is run. Consequently, the campaign increasingly focuses…
-
Washington pushes ‘America first’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit
An ‘America First’ Message at Apec The latest Apec senior officials’ meeting is taking place in Dalian, China, shortly before Xi Jinping travels to the United States. Washington has pledged…
-
Xi Jinping Seeks to Contain a Political Scandal Within China’s Leadership
A Sensitive Challenge for Beijing According to Nikkei Asia, President Xi Jinping is working to contain the political consequences of a scandal that has reached members of his inner circle.…
-
Trump’s treatment of US allies has weakened his negotiating position with Xi
The balance of power between the United States and China is being reshaped by a weakening of Washington’s negotiating position with Xi Jinping, largely due to deteriorating relations with longstanding…
-
What to look out for at this year’s meeting of China’s legislature
Introduction and Context China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), will meet in early March for its annual session that shapes national priorities and policy direction. Strategic Setting This session…
-
Assessing Xi’s Unprecedented Purges of China’s Military: Key Developments and Potential Implications
En: Think TanksIntroduction and Scope China’s military has seen an extraordinary purge of senior officers since 2022, including top generals and commanders. This purge leaves only one senior general on the Central…