US President Donald Trump announced an April visit to China at Xi Jinping’s invitation following a productive phone call. Leaders discussed Ukraine, trade, fentanyl, and Taiwan, building on recent agreements and Trump’s upcoming hosting of Xi for a state visit in the US.
Trump and Xi met in Busan for their first summit since 2019, seeking a breakthrough in the US-China trade war. Talks focused on tariffs, rare earth exports, and fentanyl controls, with limited expectations for a broader security or Taiwan discussion.
US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea for summits with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC gathering. The meetings could shape new trade frameworks amid renewed US-China tensions and speculation of a Kim Jong-un meeting.
US President Donald Trump said he expects a “fantastic” trade deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over rare earth exports. Trump confirmed plans to meet Xi at the APEC summit, despite threats of new 100% tariffs.
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticised Washington’s 50% tariffs on India as “unfair,” calling on New Delhi and Beijing to deepen economic ties to counter the challenge. He also stressed joint efforts against terrorism and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit South Korea in late October for the APEC summit, where a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is under discussion. Talks may also cover trade, defence and regional diplomacy with North Korea.
During the SCO Summit, PM Modi and Xi Jinping underscored the need for collective action against terrorism, particularly cross-border threats. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced embarrassment as the Pahalgam attack was strongly condemned, highlighting Islamabad’s isolation on security issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared images of light interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. The informal moments reflect growing India-China engagement and a collaborative stance amid global geopolitical pressures.
PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to review India-China economic ties and explore measures to normalise relations following the eastern Ladakh border tensions. Discussions emphasised stability, cooperation, and regional and global economic resilience amid ongoing trade challenges.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make his multilateral diplomatic debut by attending a military parade in Beijing with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The visit underscores Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow and Beijing while signaling cautious positioning vis-à-vis the US and South Korea.
EAM S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting, discussing India-China relations and conveying greetings from Indian leaders. He also emphasized the importance of mutual respect and long-term cooperation.
The development comes days after the two neighbouring countries reached an agreement on patrolling along the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) to end the four-year-long border confrontation that led to a fatal clash in the Galwan Valley
