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Leaders at the SCO summit adopted and signed multiple cooperation documents covering security, trade, investment, and cultural-social fields, creating a legal basis for stronger regional partnerships. Observers say the move will boost multilateral cooperation and affirm the SCO's growing global role.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in person before the end of 2026. Speaking at a White House event, Trump stressed his desire to continue personal dialogue with Kim following recent diplomatic developments.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, shortly after Trump concluded a three-day visit to China for talks with President Xi Jinping. The call highlights close coordination between Tokyo and Washington in the aftermath of the U.S.-China summit. Specific details of the discussion have not been disclosed.
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.
The Trump-Xi summit in May occurs as U.S. military involvement in Iran weakens Washington's hand, while Beijing leverages its adept handling of the Hormuz Strait crisis. U.S. officials have publicly sought Chinese help, a rare sign of desperation. Analysts say China is poised to demand major concessions on Taiwan, Japanese rearmament, and a broader Middle East security deal.
