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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: AP
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Live Q&A: SCMP answers your questions about Washington Xi-Trump summit

China Editor Wendy Wu tackles reader queries in this live question-and-answer session, after the two leaders’ closely watched summit.

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

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Actors, politicians among 100 arrested in New York anti-Netanyahu protest

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United States & Canada

‘Fundamentally broken’: Amnesty urges US to abolish ICE

Report finds US government implementing system of mass detention fueled by racist, xenophobic rhetoric.

ICE officers at the scene where Venezuelan migrant, Wilber Garces Perez, was shot and wounded in Austin, Texas. Photo: Austin American-Statesman via AP
ICE officers at the scene where Venezuelan migrant, Wilber Garces Perez, was shot and wounded in Austin, Texas. Photo: Austin American-Statesman via AP

Diplomacy

Xi-Trump summit day 2: here’s everything you missed overnight

From Peng Liyuan’s fashion soft power to Chinese CEOs flying in, here’s what you missed overnight about Xi’s state visit to Washington.

Diplomacy

Pat on the back? Xi and Trump’s body language speaks volumes

From firm handshakes and arm touches to bows and laughs, an expert decodes the gestures as the two leaders meet in Washington.

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Diplomacy

Inside Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan’s visit to the Smithsonian’s Peacock Room

The celebrated museum’s Chinese art collection and longstanding ties with China made it a fitting stop for first ladies’ 45-minute tour.

US first lady Melania Trump and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
US first lady Melania Trump and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Economy, Trade & Business

US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars

Proposed ban is a move to ensure that hundreds of thousands of US automotive jobs are not at risk of ‘total domination’ by Chinese car firms.

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United States & Canada

US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency

It is the highest average level since January 2025, with affordability a concern for US voters weeks ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Diplomacy

B-2 Spirit, AI cooperation, no US-China conflict: key Xi-Trump takeaways so far

In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides.

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Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend a military review in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images

Diplomacy

Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business

The two leaders have a host of hard issues – from AI to trade tariffs – to confront away from the cameras.

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US President Donald Trump (centre right) and first lady Melania Trump (right) greet Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre left) and his wife Peng Liyuan on the South Portico of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump (centre right) and first lady Melania Trump (right) greet Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre left) and his wife Peng Liyuan on the South Portico of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Xi talks up US friendship ‘forged in blood’ at state dinner – as it happened

Following an unprecedented reception upon landing, formal proceedings – including talks – between the two leaders took place today.

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Diplomacy

Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi

Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.

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Global Economy

China is investing record amounts overseas. Why are US-bound flows plunging?

Chinese investment in the US has fallen to its lowest level since 2011 amid tighter scrutiny and trade tensions.

Chinese outbound direct investment was up 11.1 per cent in 2025 year on year, according to a new government report. Photo: Shutterstock

Global Economy

What a 2-month trade-truce extension reveals as US-China rifts persist

Analysts say that the relatively short window, while a positive sign, could also raise pressure on both Beijing and Washington.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng met in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: X/SecScottBessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng met in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: X/SecScottBessent

Diplomacy

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.

Diplomacy

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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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

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World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Who has the upper hand in financial markets, the US or China?

Nicholas Spiro
Dong Lei

Opinion | Xi and Trump face their greatest challenge yet: building US-China trust

Dong Lei
Neville Lai

Opinion | How Hong Kong can keep the talking going when US-China officials don’t

Neville Lai
Nong Hong

Opinion | Success of Xi-Trump summit lies in what happens afterwards

Nong Hong
Alex Lo

Opinion | Pacific island states are trapped in Cold War 2.0

Alex Lo
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Hao Nan

Opinion | Middle powers don’t have to wait for a Trump-Xi-Putin summit

Hao Nan
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