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Zelenskyy asked Trump to encourage Xi Jinping to appeal to Putin in order to end the war. Trump and Xi will meet on September 24.
Ukraine proposed an energy truce and called for China to be involved in pressuring Russia. Zelenskyy is also asking for Patriot missiles and a trilateral meeting.
Albert Bourla plans to attend Trump's dinner honoring Xi Jinping. The heads of leading technology and financial companies are also expected among the guests.
China may demand an end to new and already ordered arms deliveries to Taiwan. Xi Jinping and Trump's talks will take place in Washington.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
Putin is likely to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. His participation in the G20 in Florida together with Trump is unlikely.
The United States and China have made progress in trade talks and agreed to a separate dialogue on AI. An extension of the truce for 3–6 months has not yet been agreed.
After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.
Trump opened a new helipad near the White House. Four television channels ignored the ceremony after CNN was barred from covering events.
Bitcoin rose 5. 1% to $85,222, while the cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.8 trillion. Traders expect the Fed's statements to have an impact.
Nearly 130 leaders will discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the risks of artificial intelligence. Trump will return to the UN podium.
In New York, the US and China are discussing trade, investment, AI, and Iran. The talks are intended to preserve the fragile trade truce.
Donald Trump will personally meet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. The following day, the leaders will hold talks and a state dinner.
Automakers and dealers are asking Trump to maintain the ban on Chinese cars. Ahead of the meeting with Xi, Congress is tightening restrictions.
Zelenskyy said that China has influence over Russia but is not pressuring it for the sake of peace. According to him, Beijing is politically closer to Russia.
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio discussed preparations for contacts at the highest level ahead of the expected meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The sides also discussed the situation in the Middle East.
The North Korean leader spoke of deepening cooperation with Russia and its victory in the war against Ukraine. Pyongyang has already sent troops to its side.
At the BRICS summit, Xi Jinping proposed that the grouping become a peacemaker in the Middle East. He did not mention Russia's war against Ukraine.
Trump is ready to allow Chinese companies to manufacture cars in the United States if they hire Americans. He ruled out importing finished vehicles.
Beijing denied U. S. accusations that Chinese companies had distilled AI models. China offered talks but threatened countermeasures.
Russia-China negotiations on the gas pipeline have stalled due to differences over the price. Moscow wants $250–260, while Beijing wants around $50 per 1,000 cubic meters.
The U. S. accused Chinese companies of industrially copying advanced AI models. Beijing called the claims unfounded.
Xi Jinping and Andy Burnham discussed pragmatic cooperation between China and Britain. The topics included Russia's war against Ukraine, human rights and trade.
Putin and Xi Jinping met in Kyrgyzstan ahead of the SCO summit. Moscow seeks to make visa-free travel with China permanent.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
China dismissed Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli following investigations into violations of discipline and the law. The decision was made amid rumors of a conspiracy.
The number of people killed by the floods has risen to 55. A total of 574 rescuers, police officers and military personnel have been involved in the search and rescue operation.
Zelenskyy is counting on cooperation and an active diplomatic role from China in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Beijing maintains neutrality but supports the Russian economy.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.