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US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on September 24, 2026, a notable diplomatic step amid fluctuating US-China relations. Kyodo News broke the story on May 11. Analysts expect trade, regional security, and climate change to be on the agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first high-level visit since 2017. The meeting aims to ease tensions over Iran, trade, and Taiwan. Trump expressed hope for a 'long conversation' on the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.
Japan's current account surplus hit 4.68 trillion yen ($40.6 billion) in March 2026, far exceeding forecasts. The surplus was driven by strong exports of high-tech goods and automobiles, as well as robust investment income from overseas holdings.
A US federal appeals court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that blocked President Trump's 10% global tariffs. A coalition of 24 states sued, alleging executive overreach. The legal fight hinges on whether Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows such tariffs.
US President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the Trump administration sends mixed signals on whether the Iran war will dominate the agenda, while trade takes center stage. Trump's comments have been contradictory, first saying there would be a 'long discussion' on Iran, then downplaying its importance.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing amid revived talk of a 'G2' superpower bloc. The summit, postponed since March due to the US-Iran war, faces tensions over trade, the Strait of Hormuz, and Taiwan.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held six face-to-face meetings since 2017, ahead of Trump's visit to China this week. The three-day summit, starting Wednesday, is expected to focus on the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, trade, and the Taiwan issue. Key past meetings include their first at Mar-a-Lago in April 2017, the 2017 Beijing visit, and a 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, where they agreed to pause the trade war for a year.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The White House confirmed the visit on Sunday, stating the talks will center on economic and security matters based on 'reciprocity and fairness' to benefit Americans. The meeting occurs amid ongoing trade tensions, with analysts expecting discussions on trade, the South China Sea, and North Korea's nuclear program.
On May 2, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against President Donald Trump's 10% global tariff, saying the White House exceeded its authority under trade law. The preliminary ruling is a major legal setback for Trump's aggressive trade agenda. The administration has 60 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.
