With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped into full focus at the APEC leaders’ meeting on Saturday, using the moment to champion a global system for governing artificial intelligence and to offer China as a strategic counterweight to the United States on trade and technology cooperation. In his first detailed push behind the proposal announced earlier this […]

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Trump Announces Tariff Cut to 47% After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Xi Jinping

Trump Announces Tariff Cut to 47% After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Xi Jinping

In a development that could reshape the global trade landscape, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, down from the previous 57% rate. The move comes after what he described as an “amazing” face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea — their first direct […]

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Trump Announces Upcoming Visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea Ahead of Possible Talks with China’s Xi Jinping

Trump Announces Upcoming Visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea Ahead of Possible Talks with China’s Xi Jinping

United States President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will soon embark on a diplomatic tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, reaffirming his intent to maintain strong relations in the Asia-Pacific region while keeping the door open for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Kyodo News. Speaking at the White House alongside […]

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