Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
China has purchased at least 10 more US soybean cargoes for October-November shipment, continuing a flurry of agricultural deals ahead of President Xi Jinping's expected US visit next month.
Beijing and Washington's latest measures could test ties, but observers view them as a minor obstacle on the path to a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
US President Trump has personally urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address transnational criminal organizations involved in Southeast Asia's online scam industry and fentanyl trafficking, with the US pushing for Chinese crime bosses to face international accountability.
Ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned Washington visit, US-China tensions escalate over Chinese AI models, advanced robotics, and forced labour claims.
Os presidentes Lula e Vladimir Putin conversaram por telefone sobre comércio bilateral, fornecimento de diesel e fertilizantes, Brics e a atuação do Conselho de Segurança da ONU diante de conflitos mundiais.
China e Estados Unidos lideram iniciativas concorrentes para moldar a governança global da inteligência artificial. Os EUA promovem a Pax Silica com aliados restritos para controlar suprimentos, enquanto Pequim lança a Waico, apostando em código aberto e no Sul Global.
Die chinesische Parteiführung hat sich zum traditionellen Geheimtreffen im Badeort Beidaihe versammelt. Vor dem Hintergrund wirtschaftlicher Probleme und bevorstehender Parteitage forderte Staatschef Xi Jinping einen verstärkten Kampf gegen Korruption im Militär.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming global sectors and governance, raising the fundamental question of how to govern this powerful technology in an interconnected yet fragmented world, necessitating new institutional designs.
Cai Qi, a Politburo Standing Committee member, stressed the strategic importance of "talent" in party governance at a meeting with specialists, urging them to advance science and contribute to China's 15th five-year plan and socialist modernization.
Brasil e Coreia do Sul estabeleceram um grupo de trabalho para impulsionar negociações comerciais entre o Mercosul e a Coreia, visando superar sensibilidades e expandir oportunidades de mercado para ambos. Acordos em defesa, educação, energia e espaço foram assinados.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to boost its use of artificial intelligence and unmanned intelligent technologies to build an "intelligent military system." This directive reflects the leadership's focus on modernizing the PLA to meet its centenary targets.
Montana Republican Daines has emerged as an important backchannel figure between Washington and Beijing, carrying messages and helping narrow differences ahead of leader-level engagements, including a past trip by President Trump to the Chinese capital.
FBI Director Kash Patel met China's Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Beijing, focusing on fentanyl trafficking, scam operations, and violent crimes, ahead of the Trump-Xi Jinping summit in September.
Washington's recent trade, tech, and visa restrictions on China are viewed by Chinese analysts as a leverage-building tactic for the September presidential summit, despite warnings that such aggressive pressure could sour the political atmosphere ahead of the high-stakes meeting.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States on September 24, as announced by President Donald Trump. This visit follows Trump's earlier trip to Beijing and comes amidst discussions on the tangible outcomes of high-level US-China interactions.
President Trump announced Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Washington on September 24 for a state visit, with artificial intelligence as a key agenda item. This marks Xi's first White House visit in over a decade, following Trump's invitation in Beijing.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the US is not receiving sufficient critical mineral exports from China despite ongoing high-level talks. He emphasized US leverage and efforts to boost domestic production to reduce dependency.
The White House and Beijing used subtly different phrases to describe their relationship, highlighting a broader US challenge in interpreting China's intentions. Analysts attribute this difficulty to funding cuts in US language programs, dwindling student exchanges, and reduced interest in learning Chinese, leading to fragmented China analysis.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered China's South China Sea conduct, US war against Iran, and US election meddling claims, with Rubio reiterating US defense treaty obligations to the Philippines after a recent maritime incident.
China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes in June, driven by Brazilian supply and cleared port backlogs. However, US imports fell 42.4% year-to-date, totaling 9.31 million tonnes, despite China's commitment to purchase at least 25 million tonnes annually through 2028.
China announced the U.S. confirmed it will not renew an executive order revoking Hong Kong's special trading status, a move China appreciates as a step towards fulfilling trade talks consensus. The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control delisted some sanctioned individuals, though others remain on a different list.
L'ambassadeur de France en Algérie, Stéphane Romatet, a annoncé l'objectif de rétablir 250.000 visas annuels pour les Algériens, suscitant la «consternation» à droite, notamment de Marine Le Pen qui dénonce une «ouverture totale des vannes migratoires» et une «trahison» du pouvoir.
