French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where he sought to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine and discussed trade relations. Macron called for a rebalancing of trade ties and cooperation with the G7.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated that Beijing's position on strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Moscow remains stable. He conveyed greetings from Xi Jinping and emphasized readiness to deepen cooperation in various fields.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in November in Johannesburg; he will be represented by Premier Li Qiang. This decision means that the event will take place without the leaders of the US, China, and Russia.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to developing ties with Russia despite "turbulent" external conditions. He met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, discussing cooperation in energy, agriculture, and other sectors.
Kim Jong Un promised to transform the DPRK into "the best socialist paradise in the world" ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party. This event is marked by a military parade, which is likely to showcase the latest weapons.
According to a report by S&P Global Ratings, China's real estate market is facing a fifth year of decline, with new home sales projected to fall by 8% in 2025. This is a sharper decline than previously expected and postpones hopes for a market recovery.
China is actively demonstrating its intention to shape the world order, amid the US withdrawal from international organizations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated at the UN General Assembly that the country is ready to take responsibility and will bring more positive energy to the world.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held meetings with the heads of BlackRock, Citadel, and Pfizer in New York during the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the talks was to discuss economic and investment cooperation between the countries.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on China to use its influence to help stop the killings and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table. She emphasized that the time for diplomacy has come.
A bipartisan delegation of US House of Representatives lawmakers visited China for the first time since 2019. The Americans met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia stated that Putin is also considering participating in the meeting.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. They urged China to use its influence on Russia to end its aggressive war against Ukraine, acknowledging that relations between Beijing and Brussels have reached a "watershed moment."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will meet with the leaders of Japan and China. In Tokyo, agreements on cooperation in the defense industry and economic security are planned to be signed, while no significant agreements are expected from the summit in Beijing.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil on July 6, indicating a loss of interest in the organization. Putin has an arrest warrant from the ICC, and Xi Jinping allegedly has a "scheduling conflict."
The BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro will discuss the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not participate in the event.
China is massively implementing embodied AI, from humanoid robots to drones, to accelerate the economy and solve strategic tasks. This technological revolution is taking place against the backdrop of escalating competition with the US for leadership in key AI developments.
Ursula von der Leyen called on China to help Ukraine and mitigate the consequences of the customs war initiated by the United States. Support for a reformed trading system was also discussed.
China's Deputy Prime Minister assured foreign companies' CEOs of the country's business potential. Investment banks cautiously improved their forecasts for China for 2025, but did not reach the official growth forecast.
