In northern China, including Beijing, 543. 4 mm of precipitation fell from July 23 to 28, almost equal to the annual norm, causing floods and landslides. As a result of the bad weather, at least 38 people died, more than 80,000 were evacuated, and the infrastructure suffered significant damage.
Donald Trump said he was not seeking a meeting with Xi Jinping, but was ready to visit China only at his invitation. Earlier, the Trump administration denied the Taiwanese president a stopover in New York after objections from China.
The Trump administration did not allow Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on his way to Central America after protests from China. This decision raised concerns about a softening of the US position towards China.
The US and China will resume talks in Stockholm on August 12 to try to resolve long-standing economic disputes and extend a tariff truce. Without a deal, global supply chains could face new shocks from a sharp increase in US tariffs.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that cooperation between China and Russia is not directed against other states and should not be influenced by third parties. This was a response to EU calls for China to limit trade and industrial cooperation with Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
Chinese engines are secretly supplied to the Russian drone manufacturer IEMZ Kupol through shell companies, which has allowed for an increase in the production of Harpy-A1 attack drones despite Western sanctions. The new Chinese firm Beijing Xichao International Technology and Trade began supplying L550E engines to Kupol after sanctions were imposed on Xiamen Limbach Aviation Engine Co.
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.
China has banned a US citizen working for the Department of Commerce from leaving the country for several months, coinciding with Beijing and Washington's attempts to organize a leaders' summit to resolve trade disputes. The exit ban was imposed due to the failure to indicate employment with the US government in the visa application.
Spot gold prices rose 0. 6% to $3368.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.5% to $3376. This occurred amid a weakening dollar and expectations regarding trade talks and the Fed meeting.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC event in South Korea. This comes amid attempts by Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to the tariff war.
The Commander-in-Chief of NATO's European forces, Alexus Hrynkevych, stated that the US and the EU have 18 months to prepare for a possible large-scale military conflict with China and Russia. There is a risk of coordinated aggression, which could lead to a simultaneous attack on Taiwan and NATO countries.
China is considering inviting Donald Trump to the September parade commemorating the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin has also confirmed his presence.
China's Ministry of State Security accused foreign intelligence services of fraudulently exporting strategically important rare earth metals. Attempts to smuggle them through postal shipments and disguise the materials in other goods have been detected.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that China is deepening its support for Russia by sending mercenaries to Ukraine, some of whom have already been captured. He called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Japan recognized China's military cooperation with Russia as a serious security threat that could change the Indo-Pacific region. Beijing criticized the report, calling it an "incorrect perception of China."
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen support for Russia in multilateral forums after meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister. This happened after US threats to impose tariffs on Moscow's trading partners.
China's coal imports in June 2024 reached their lowest level since February 2023, falling by 11% in the first half of the year. This is due to weak demand caused by the shrinking real estate market and a slowdown in heavy industry.
Donald Trump, at a closed-door donor event in 2024, stated that he threatened Vladimir Putin to "bomb Moscow" if he invaded Ukraine. He allegedly made a similar warning to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Beijing.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.
Putin did not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil due to the ICC warrant, and Xi Jinping did not visit the event. Andriy Kovalenko stated that BRICS did not become an anti-Western axis, and Russia is a ballast in this coalition.
BRICS summit leaders condemned "attacks" on bridges and railway infrastructure in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation, which allegedly led to numerous casualties. The declaration does not name the perpetrators, and regarding the war in Ukraine, it emphasizes a peaceful settlement.
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."
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that China could ask Russia to start hostilities in Europe to distract the West in the event of an attack on Taiwan. He emphasized the need to deter Russia and China by strengthening NATO and cooperating with the Indo-Pacific region.
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.
US President Donald Trump announced the start of negotiations with China on a possible deal regarding TikTok. He noted that the US has "largely" concluded an agreement on the sale of the application.
Donald Trump said he has found a group of "very wealthy people" who are ready to buy TikTok. He awaits approval from China and President Xi Jinping, and will reveal names in about two weeks.
India's Defense Minister called on China to intensify work on demarcating the Himalayan section of the border. This is the first such public call from a high-ranking Indian official since 2014, amidst the ongoing border conflict.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has extended extraordinary measures to avoid exceeding the statutory debt limit. The Treasury will no longer be able to meet all of its obligations without congressional action to raise or suspend the debt limit by mid-to-late summer.
Kazakhstan pursues a multi-vector policy, deepening ties with China and Russia, but maintaining partnership with the EU. Despite this, Europe lost a nuclear contract to Russia and China, which may weaken its position in the region.
