Beijing will facilitate the export of goods from Taiwan and the resumption of travel. Official Taipei insists on negotiations only with government authorization and without concessions.
Donald Trump warned Beijing of consequences over the possible transfer of air defense systems to Tehran. US intelligence is recording China's preparations for arms supplies.
The DPRK leader met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to strengthen their alliance. Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his one-China policy and expanded cooperation.
US intelligence has uncovered Beijing's plans to transfer MANPADS to Tehran during the truce. China denies the accusations, trying to maintain its status as a neutral party.
The foreign ministers of China and North Korea held talks in Pyongyang on strengthening communication. The parties agreed to strengthen exchanges ahead of Trump's visit.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
Donald Trump has postponed his visit to China until May due to the war against Iran. The US President plans to discuss key issues with the Chinese leader in Beijing.
Beijing is using the conflict to promote stability and justify future aggressive actions against Taiwan. The war threatens to increase oil prices for China.
The Trump administration has postponed a summit with the Chinese leader due to the Iranian conflict. The White House denies any connection to the war and is preparing new dates for the visit.
The US President postponed the meeting with Xi Jinping by five or six weeks. The reason for the delay was the war with Iran and the issue of the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump asked China to postpone the meeting for a month to stay in Washington. The reason was the war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump appealed to China and NATO for help in opening the strait. Most countries refrained from sending ships due to the active war.
Representatives from Washington and Beijing are discussing tariffs, technology, and agricultural purchases. The meeting is intended to prevent an escalation before Trump's visit to China.
The Tibetan government-in-exile is monitoring the risks of escalation in Iran. Penpa Tsering believes this could distract the US and give China an advantage in the region.
Iran is considering allowing tankers to pass on the condition that oil is sold in Chinese yuan. Beijing seeks to make its currency dominant in global trade.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected five Chinese aircraft in its air defense identification zone after a pause. The US sent a Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft through the Taiwan Strait.
Wang Yi stated that stable relations with the US take precedence over conflicts in the Middle East. Beijing is preparing talks on tariffs and mineral exports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine seeks to maintain contact with China. Beijing's participation could be useful for ending the war, not prolonging it.
During a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping stated the need for equal participation of all parties in negotiations for peace in Ukraine. The German Chancellor called on China to use its influence on Moscow to end the war.
US President Donald Trump mentioned China only once in his record-breaking speech to Congress, avoiding criticism ahead of his trip to Beijing. This is due to the weakening of the US position in trade negotiations and Trump's desire to strike a deal.
The US Supreme Court canceled emergency tariffs, which eased trade pressure on China. This decision improves Beijing's negotiating position ahead of Trump's visit.
U. S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2 for a meeting with Xi Jinping. The visit will take place after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed import tariffs imposed by Trump.
China is expanding its network of nuclear facilities in the mountainous regions of Sichuan province, indicating an accelerated buildup of its nuclear potential. Satellite images have captured new construction and infrastructure modernization, particularly in the Zhitong and Pintong valleys.
The United States and Taiwan have signed a trade agreement that provides for the reduction of customs duties and the expansion of access for American goods to Asian markets. Taiwan undertakes to purchase billions of dollars worth of American goods and invest in energy equipment.
US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing in the first week of April 2026 to discuss a new trade agreement, the situation around Taiwan, and coordinate positions on Russia's war against Ukraine. The meeting aims to reduce tensions between the countries.
China has commuted the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, convicted of drug trafficking, signaling a diplomatic thaw. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China to strengthen trade ties.
China maintains its nuclear forces at the minimum necessary level and will not participate in nuclear disarmament talks. Beijing expresses regret over the expiration of the New START treaty between Russia and the United States.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for China's participation in nuclear arms limitation talks. This is due to the significant growth of the country's nuclear arsenal.
The US President believes that many positive results related to President Xi Jinping and the People's Republic of China will be achieved within the next three years.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping assessed relations between their countries as "exemplary" during their first direct talks this year. Bilateral trade has exceeded $200 billion for three consecutive years.
