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1. China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

China and the United States are discussing possible announcements to strengthen military-to-military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post.
2. AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Rising tensions over artificial intelligence are shaping the final preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
3. Tech, EV and aerospace execs likely to join Xi’s US trip to mirror Trump team

Beijing is weighing plans to send a group of top tech, electric vehicle and aerospace executives to accompany Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington later this month, as the two sides race to finalise details for the closely watched visit.
4. US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits
The United States is considering postponing the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post.
5. Once sidelined, China stands ready to broker fourth Trump-Kim handshake

China is willing to help broker a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, sources have said.
6. As Xi’s US visit approaches, basic details of planned AI talks remain uncertain
Washington and Beijing are still struggling to arrange a hoped-for dialogue on artificial intelligence, with the venue, participants and scope of the talks yet to be settled.
7. Claims Hegseth close to exit raise questions over future US-China defence ties
Speculation is growing that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at increasing risk of losing his job, raising questions about the possible implications for US-China relations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
8. BYD, Xiaomi, Innolight likely on guest list for Xi Jinping’s US trip: sources
Figures from some of China’s most prominent firms – including electric vehicle maker BYD and smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi – are likely to accompany President Xi Jinping on his trip to the US, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
9. Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Just months ago, disorganised planning from Washington in the lead-up to US President Donald Trump’s landmark China visit frustrated Chinese officials. Now, Beijing is watching the same story play out on the other side of the world.
10. US-China ‘Board of Investment’ stalls before expected Trump-Xi meeting
The US-China Board of Investment, one of the key outcomes of the May summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, is unlikely to be among the deliverables for their meeting in Washington, according to the head of a leading bilateral business group.
11. Trump envoy Daines to return to Beijing as US and China lock in Xi summit agenda

US Senator Steve Daines is expected to return to China for another round of talks ahead of President Xi Jinping’s planned September visit to Washington, according to people familiar with the preparations.


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Xi and Trump will meet this week. Here’s the exclusive info you need to know

US President Donald Trump walks with President Xi Jinping upon arrival at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Photo: Reuters

The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Apple CEO Tim Cook were among the members of the US delegation during Trump’s visit to China in May 2026. Photo: AP

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meet inside the DMZ in June 2019. Trump says he is keen to meet Kim again. Photo: TNS

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Photo: AP

US Senator Steve Daines has emerged as a pivotal backchannel figure between Washington and Beijing. Photo: AP

Chinese province urges firms to seize the day as Xi-Trump meeting provides trade stability

On the morning of August 28, U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, touring the Future Learning Center. Photo: Zhejiang University

China elevates Li Chenggang to top international trade role ahead of Xi’s US trip

Li Chenggang speaks during a press conference in Beijing on July 18, 2025. Photo: AFP

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President Donald Trump has posted on social media that the US is “leading China” and the rest of the world and he intends “to keep it that way”. Photo: TNS


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From potential talking points to the Chinese entourage, here’s what you need to know before Xi and Trump meet in Washington


From potential talking points to the Chinese entourage, here’s what you need to know before Xi and Trump meet in Washington.


Xi and Trump will meet this week. Here’s the exclusive info you need to know

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From potential talking points to the Chinese entourage, here’s what you need to know before Xi and Trump meet in Washington

1. China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

From potential talking points to the Chinese entourage, here’s what you need to know before Xi and Trump meet in Washington