The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
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US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.
Trade war has been central to Trump’s presidency, but it didn’t slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.
The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
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China removes two top generals over corruption, disloyalty as part of an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.
Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.
Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.
The teen phenomenon won her second gold medal in the 200m medley in 2:06.10 to set a new Games and Asian record.
US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.
![Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Gen. Zhang Youxia waves as he arrives for a group photo before the opening of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, China. [April 22, 2024: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/getty_6ab145f1b3-1790002673.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
