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Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
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 The visit will take place after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed import tariffs imposed by Trump.
Trump and Netanyahu agreed to increase economic pressure on Iran. The goal is to reduce oil exports to China to force Tehran to make concessions on its nuclear program.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China has decided to provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy aid.
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.
A 54-year-old Greek Air Force colonel was detained in Athens for selling classified military data and NATO documents to Chinese intelligence. The officer pleaded guilty, explaining his actions as being under pressure from foreign intelligence services.
Chinese J-16 fighter jets performed dangerous maneuvers near Taiwanese F-16 aircraft during military exercises in December. One J-16 fired decoy flares, another flew in a firing-ready position.
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.
The opening ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games has begun in Milan and Cortina. The main highlight was the installation of five Olympic rings "flying" in the air, symbolizing the holding of the Games in five different locations in Italy.
The opening ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games has begun in Italy at the San Siro stadium in Milan. The Games will take place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, where approximately 2,900 athletes will compete in 16 disciplines.
The US accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020, calling for a new arms control treaty. China denies the accusations, calling them an exaggeration of the nuclear threat.
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.
Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership for joint production and technology sharing in Europe. This will allow Geely to operate more efficiently in the region and reduce costs.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for the yuan to achieve global reserve currency status. Beijing aims to create a "powerful currency" for international trade and investment.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping criticized US President Donald Trump for destabilizing the world order and risking a transition to the "law of the jungle. " The statement was made during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
US President Donald Trump criticized the UK's plans to strengthen economic ties with China, calling it a "very dangerous" strategy. This happened after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's negotiations with Xi Jinping, where the parties agreed on a "strategic partnership" and the reduction of trade barriers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun a three-day visit to China to bring bilateral relations out of a "deep freeze" and open up new opportunities for British exports. This is the first visit by a British head of government to the PRC in eight years.
Donald Trump has raised import duties on goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the non-ratification of the agreement. This decision caused Hyundai and Kia shares to plummet, which could cost them $3.5 billion annually.
TikTok US has updated its privacy policy, expanding data collection to include precise user location. This follows an agreement with American investors to avoid a ban.
US President Donald Trump promises to impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Ottawa concludes a trade agreement with Beijing. According to him, China will "eat Canada alive, completely devour it."
A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.
Xi Jinping ordered an intensified fight against corruption, resulting in 983,000 people being punished in 2025. This is a record figure for two decades, aimed at ensuring the implementation of decisions by the top leadership.
China has stopped importing electricity from Russia due to high prices for Russian electricity. The Russian Ministry of Energy noted that supplies could resume at Beijing's request.
Ukrainian lugers have obtained 10 Olympic quotas to participate in the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina in 2026. This is four more quotas than at the previous Games in Beijing 2022.
Chinese officials are reviewing Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI platform Manus over potential export control violations. This could give Beijing leverage over the deal, which is a rare instance of an American company acquiring a Chinese AI startup.
The leaders of China and South Korea have agreed to intensify trade cooperation and protect regional stability. The visit of South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung took place against the backdrop of North Korea's ballistic missile tests.
Rosatom has for the first time purchased two turbogenerator units from the Chinese state corporation "Dongfang Turbine" for the Leningrad NPP. This indicates the technological degradation of Russian mechanical engineering and growing dependence on China.