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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US
Two leaders hail their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the United States and Japan can look forward to deepening ties.
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Constructive. Strategic. Stability. Chinese state media spell out Xi-Trump summit aim
22 Sep 2026 - 7:06PM
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US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Days before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Washington, the US underscored relations with Japan and South Korea.
22 Sep 2026 - 5:07PM
From left, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Photo: Reuters
China-Germany relations
China seeks German help to stave off EU trade sanctions before Xi-Trump summit
Phone call between Wang Yi and Johann Wadephul underlines Beijing’s push to protect European partnerships alongside US relations.
22 Sep 2026 - 4:02PM
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Rare earths friction threatens to stall trade truce extension ahead of Xi summit
US trade representative blames China for creating ‘uncertainty’ but observers point to benefits for both sides in delaying agreement.
22 Sep 2026 - 5:56PM
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US-China relations
Shadow of Xi summit hangs over Trump’s high-stakes talks with Japan’s Takaichi
Tokyo is determined to ensure its vital interests are not traded away when US and Chinese leaders meet later this week, analysts say.
22 Sep 2026 - 9:00AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) will meet US President Donald Trump (left) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Photo: Kyodo
2026 Xi-Trump summits
US, China need nuclear-style AI safeguards, congressman says before Xi summit
Top Democrat on the House China committee calls for international inspections of leading AI laboratories and a ban on self-improving systems.
22 Sep 2026 - 6:56AM
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Top US Democrat warns Trump not to waver on Taiwan as Xi heads to Washington
Jeanne Shaheen also said new law allowing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil ‘sends Beijing a message’ before this week’s summit in Washington.
22 Sep 2026 - 5:58AM
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US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit
Three allies target economic coercion and industrial overcapacity while reinforcing calls for stability across the Taiwan Strait.
22 Sep 2026 - 5:07AM
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First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi
Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.
22 Sep 2026 - 12:19AM
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From left, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump before a state dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on April 6, 2017. Photo: AP
Foreigners in China
China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online
Tourists staying outside hotels can fill in paperwork online, in the latest move to make visiting the country easier.
21 Sep 2026 - 7:24PM
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US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Eight hours of trade talks on Sunday produced agreements on artificial intelligence and trade as President Xi Jinping readies to fly to the US.
21 Sep 2026 - 5:01PM
2026 Xi-Trump summits
President Xi Jinping will pay state visit to US this week, China confirms
Rare airport welcome by Donald Trump will precede talks on trade, tech and other areas of friction during second in-person summit of 2026.
21 Sep 2026 - 4:43PM
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Pacific nations
Why China is weighing into the debate on how to respond to shrinking coastlines
Rising sea levels are not an existential threat to China, but their impact on international law could have a knock-on effect in other areas.
21 Sep 2026 - 4:09PM
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A sea-level rise and erosion barrier in Kiribati. Territory loss for low-lying nations from rising sea levels could raise fundamental questions over both statehood and maritime boundaries. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Xi-Trump summits
US announces AI dialogue with China, launches Board of Trade
Key outcomes released after eight-hour marathon meeting in New York.
21 Sep 2026 - 8:48PM
US-China relations
Does Trump’s new AI Force signal tech race escalation ahead of Xi summit?
Move may either aid AI risk talks or become containment tool targeting China, one analyst says, as others expect more intense tech rivalry.
20 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
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Foreigners in China
China needs US-style migrant policy to win tech rivalry with Washington: expert
Li Mingbo, of Guangzhou Institute of the Greater Bay Area, says China should create English-friendly environment to attract foreign talent.
20 Sep 2026 - 7:04PM
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A public policy analyst says the US immigration system offers lessons for China. Photo: Xinhua
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Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Washington
Chinese confidence could be boosted by US push to make progress on its war on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say.
22 Sep 2026 - 9:15AM
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China-Africa relations
As rival navies turn away, Beijing faces a Somalia test
Piracy off the waters of Somalia is at a decade high, testing Beijing’s role as other naval powers focus elsewhere.
19 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
Why Trump’s Greenland deal is really about China ahead of Xi visit
Non-Nato ban targeting China and Russia boosts bargaining chips before Xi summit and mirrors Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions, analyst warns.
19 Sep 2026 - 6:52PM
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China-Africa relations
Is Africa becoming a ‘testing ground’ for Chinese power projection?
PLA pilots trained against Rafales in the latest joint exercise, reflecting a decades-long expansion of activity on the continent.
19 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
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China is putting its armed forces to the test through joint drills, peacekeeping missions and Gulf of Aden anti-piracy operations, according to analysts. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’
Officials outline a two-couple White House state visit, confirming AI, rare earths and US car market access are on the agenda.
19 Sep 2026 - 8:33PM
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US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits
Sources say the decision is expected to be a compromise between Donald Trump, Washington’s China hawks and Taipei’s lobbyists.
19 Sep 2026 - 9:06AM
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Trump signs bill targeting China’s Russia energy imports days before Xi’s US visit
US president gives backing to ‘Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ before next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.
19 Sep 2026 - 6:59AM
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