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China's Xi urges all-out efforts to address deadly storms, including tornadoes and thunderstorms, which have caused multiple deaths, hundreds of injuries, and thousands of evacuations.

China's attempt to become a football superpower has failed due to corruption, the one-child policy, and billions of dollars wasted. The article links this failure to broader concerns about President Xi's global ambitions.

China released a Christian pastor after Trump raised his case with Xi. The article also notes Wall Street banks recovering in China and Ukrainian drone strikes causing a Russian fuel crisis.

China's leader has highlighted the country's rapid industrialization as a model for developing nations. The article notes that Chinese wisdom and solutions are being promoted as a framework for other developing countries.

Xi positions China’s Ruling Party as a global force for progress. The article highlights efforts to establish the party's international influence.

Lukashenko's sudden visit to Beijing following closed-door talks with Putin indicates an attempt to seek Chinese support amid growing pressure over Belarus' involvement in Russia's war. The article notes that Minsk continues to serve as a platform for aggression, with potential provocations such as drones, border pressure, and sabotage possibly challenging Western resolve.

China reaffirmed its support for North Korea's nuclear program during a meeting between Xi and Kim, citing the program as providing leverage over Washington.

US President Donald Trump plans to visit China this year, potentially leading to up to four meetings with Chinese leader Xi in 2026. They have already met once this year for a Beijing summit, with Xi set to visit the US in September for a state visit and December for the G20 meeting.

Xi aims to increase demand in China, but economic activity is slowing down in mid-2026, hindering efforts to stimulate growth. The lack of progress suggests challenges in revitalizing the economy despite policy initiatives.

US President Donald Trump is not expected to have a phone call with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te, despite earlier openness to speaking with the person 'running' Taiwan. A call with Lai could derail an expected summit with China, according to sources.

China's Xi hosted Myanmar general Min Aung Hlaing, who staged a coup. Min Aung Hlaing, now president, is seeking support from Beijing to ease international isolation.

China urged major nations to foster a free trading environment ahead of two summits that could lead to a trade war with the European Union. Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized expanding high-standard opening up during a videoconference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and representatives from Brazil, India, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng avoided discussing reunification during a meeting with Xi. The comments were made as Taiwan awaits a $14 billion U.S. arms package approval and faces uncertainty over Washington's long-term defense commitment.

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said President Donald Trump should threaten Russia and China with 'force' to stop their military aid to Iran. She argued that holding these nations accountable would weaken Iran, which she accused of using negotiations to stall and strategize.

China is re-focusing its relationship with North Korea as Xi Jinping remains silent on the country's nuclear program. Kim Jong-un is asserting the permanence of North Korea's status as a nuclear power.

China is refocusing its relationship with North Korea amid a lack of public comment from Xi on the country's nuclear program. Kim is asserting that North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible.

The article examines the implications of a less confrontational US-China relationship, highlighting the visits by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India and US Secretary of Defence Peter Hegseth to Singapore following the Xi-Trump summit. It notes a shift in the US administration's use of the Indo-Pacific label.

Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019. The article references the proverbial phrase 'as close as lips and teeth' to describe China-North Korea relations.

Xi was given a lavish welcome by Kim in North Korea. The event highlights a diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.

Xi and Kim expressed hopes for deeper ties between China and North Korea. Kim stated that Xi’s visit demonstrates the unbreakable nature of the North Korea-China relationship.

Xi and Kim expressed hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea. Xi traveled to Pyongyang in a likely attempt to reassert China's influence over its socialist neighbor.

Xi traveled to Pyongyang to meet with Kim, expressing hopes for stronger China-North Korea ties. The visit aims to reinforce China's influence over its socialist neighbor.

Xi vows to elevate relations with North Korea to 'new heights' as Kim Jong Un hosts a lavish ceremony for his arrival. The event highlights diplomatic efforts between the two nations.

Chinese leader Xi visited North Korea for a meeting with Kim. This is Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years, occurring as North Korea has increased its rhetoric on nuclear expansion.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon during capability tests, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency. The visit occurred ahead of a planned visit by China’s Xi.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has intensified nuclear capabilities displays, seemingly timed with reports of an upcoming visit by China's leader and driven by concerns over Seoul's nuclear submarine discussions with Washington. Analysts suggest trilateral talks among the US, Japan, and South Korea have prompted Kim to reinforce Pyongyang's nuclear status.

The article highlights the challenge of preventing war between the U.S. and China, and preventing their rivalry from becoming the central framework of international politics.

Chinese leader Xi is set to visit North Korea on June 8-9, his first visit in seven years, as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.

Trump reportedly asked the Chinese leader to pressure Putin to return to negotiations with Ukraine after peace talks stalled. Ukraine regains ground on the battlefield, Russian forces show signs of exhaustion, and Moscow intensifies large-scale drone and missile attacks.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tone on China and Taiwan appears to be shifting following the Trump-Xi summit.

Xi's last frontier: China's plan to transform its west through a vast development drive aimed at harnessing the region's economic potential and extending Beijing's control.

The China-Russia summit produced a joint statement by Putin and Xi characterized as a war-era manifesto. The statement is linked to implications for Ukraine.

The Putin-Xi Summit highlighted shared dissatisfaction with the Western-led international order and a desire for a multipolar system, but also revealed significant differences in the China-Russia partnership.

Pakistan endorsed 'Xi’s vision' and global initiatives in Beijing, while China supported Pakistan's position on the Kashmir dispute. The partnership between Pakistan and China remains resilient despite geopolitical challenges.

Xi calls to end Iran war and SpaceX prepares for a mega-IPO. The move is expected to have significant implications for global trade and geopolitics. Xi's statement comes amidst rising tensions in the region.

Russia is seeking to resolve several trade issues during an upcoming summit with China. The article suggests that China holds a position of advantage in these negotiations, implying Russia needs concessions more urgently than China does.

Nvidia's earnings call is expected to be a big test for US equities, with commentary on its financial report also being closely watched. The call may discuss topics such as China chips and a recent summit with Xi. Nvidia's performance will have significant implications for the market.

Xi praised the new relationship with the US, calling it a milestone, and offered Trump roses before the conclusion of his China trip. The visit marked a constructive and strategic development in US-China relations. Xi's praise suggests a positive tone in the current state of US-China diplomacy.

Chinese President Xi told CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook that China will open up further. The meeting was part of a trip led by Donald Trump. Key business leaders were in attendance.

Chinese leader Xi warned US President Trump over Taiwan, calling it the most important issue between the two countries, and stated that differences could lead to a clash. The warning was made at a summit where Taiwan was a key point of friction. This tension may escalate into further conflict.