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US, China agree two-month trade truce extension ahead of summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a rare runway reception after touching down on Wednesday ahead of a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.

China’s role in AI development by US remains ‘indispensable’: Zheng Yongnian

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Trump grimaces, Xi unfazed during US military flyover for historic tarmac welcome

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As Trump greets Xi at Joint Base Andrews, his gloves trigger online buzz

Overcoat and gloves on mild autumn day prompt speculation, with Trump the only one of the two first couples dressed this way.

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US President Donald Trump puts his glove back on after greeting the Chinese first couple, at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump puts his glove back on after greeting the Chinese first couple, at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. Photo: AFP

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Chinese drug loberamisal extends stroke treatment window from 6 hours to 2 days

Large-scale clinical trial with nearly 1,000 patients from 32 hospitals delivers 13 per cent leap in recovery over standard care alone.

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Video of US military adjusting red carpet for China’s Xi sparks online backlash

12-second clip goes viral, with US commenters drawing comparisons with Trump’s treatment of other world leaders.

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Big picture or big deals? What the Xi-Trump summit holds for China and the US

The focus may be about diplomatic optics, but reinforcing stability may be an achievement in itself, observers say.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome from US leader Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Chinese President Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome from US leader Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

Science

China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast Asia

Private initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penang.

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China

Warm welcome, trade truce extended: the takeaways as Xi arrives in US

Donald Trump greets Chinese leader on the tarmac in rare gesture ahead of their summit.

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Diplomacy

Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump renew acquaintance as Xi arrives in US

The first ladies shared a light moment beside the honour guard at Joint Base Andrews, where they had met during the Trumps’ first term.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

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Can the US and China verify an AI deal? Start-ups are building the tools

Researchers are developing technology to monitor AI development without relying on trust between Washington and Beijing.

A data centre rack operated by RISE in Sweden. Photo: Handout
A data centre rack operated by RISE in Sweden. Photo: Handout

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US restricts visas for birth tourism ahead of Xi’s summit with Trump

China has been a central focus of Washington’s efforts to crack down on the practice, with large-scale operations targeted.

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Xi lands in US for high-stakes summit with Trump amid deep tensions

Chinese leader begins 48-hour visit as Trump seeks progress on AI, Iran, rare earths and trade, with expectations for deals low.

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Xi calls for cooperation with US after Trump’s airport welcome – as it happened

The Chinese president began a three-day visit to Washington, with a host of vital topics to be discussed.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping participate in an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photo: AP

China

Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it

US president might aim to impress during Xi’s state visit, but Chinese protocol discourages its leaders from using helicopters.

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US President Donald Trump walks on a new helipad to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump walks on a new helipad to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: AP

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All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi

On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved.

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Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’

South American leader backs Taiwan’s UN participation and warns of global fallout from a strait conflict.

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Exclusive | China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks.

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The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters
The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters

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Exclusive | US families press for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Cases of US citizens detained in China gain greater attention as their families increase pressure on Trump administration to help them.

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Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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China’s Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio days before Xi visits US

Top diplomats’ call likely to have locked down final details for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first US state visit in more than a decade.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Germany in February. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese drug loberamisal extends stroke treatment window from 6 hours to 2 days

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Nearly 12 million new cases of stroke occur worldwide each year, roughly equivalent to one every three seconds or less. Photo: Shutterstock

China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast Asia

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Week-long programme in Penang’s rainforest eco-park in late 2027 or later aims to bring together youth from across the region to inspire future spacefarers, scientists and global citizens. Photo: Shutterstock

Neurobiologist says his return to China not spurred by Michigan campus tragedy

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Nanjing University has confirmed that Ye Bing is dean and chair professor at its life sciences school. Photo: Handout

China’s next-gen stealth fighters, bad cholesterol drug: 7 science highlights

An image of what appears to be one of China’s sixth-generation fighters, sometimes referred to as the J-50 and consistent with designs developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, surfaced on Chinese social media late last year. Chinese authorities did not confirm the authenticity of the images. Photo: Handout

China launches commercial radio-tracking satellites in electronic warfare leap

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A Lijian-1 Y18 rocket carrying nine satellites, including three Diting-01 satellites, blasts off from a launch site in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region on September 20, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
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