The Week Ahead (Nov. 10-16): U.S., China Begin Rolling Back Tariffs Kings of Spain and Thailand to visit China, Chile to hold general election Caixin Global · Nov 7, 2025
Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit. AAP · Nov 1, 2025
The Latest: Air strikes, ICE crackdown and shutdown continue with Trump in Asia U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact as alternate to US protectionism The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment. Euronews · Oct 28, 2025
China and ASEAN sign expanded free trade pact Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
North Korea parades its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile in front of Chinese and Russian leaders Chinese Premier Li Qiang and a delegation from Russia led by former President Dmitry Medvedev were among the foreign dignitaries in Pyongyang for the parade Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025
North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U_S_-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world." The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
North Korea's Kim Hails 'Cooperative' Ties With China North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hailed "friendly and cooperative" ties with China as he hosted Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported Friday. International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025
North Korea invites foreign dignitaries for ruling party's 80th anniversary celebrations Officials from China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos will be among those attending the celebrations on Friday. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
Chinese premier to make highest-level visit in years for North Korea military parade Li Qiang will attend 80th anniversary celebrations of North Korean ruling party’s founding The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025
China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about US China’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Chinese premier says US and his country need to 'work in the same direction' Chinese Premier Li Qiang has told a group of American business executives that the U.S. and his country need “to work in the same direction” to further what he called the most important bilateral relationship in the world
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025 China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead
Benzinga · Sep 22, 2025 US Lawmakers On Rare Beijing Visit Push Military Dialogue—China Calls It An 'Icebreaking Trip' To Mend Tense Relations A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Beijing Sunday for what China called an "icebreaking trip," aiming to ease years of tension and promote dialogue between the two nations.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 US lawmakers in rare China visit push for military dialogue to mend strained ties Bilateral relations have been strained since Donald Trump's first presidential term and have been hobbled by trade tensions
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025 China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war Guangzhou is the humming heart of the global fast fashion industry, but uncertainty over US tariffs is putting pressure on orders and profits
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025 By building the world’s biggest dam, China hopes to control more than just its water supply China’s already vast infrastructure programme has entered a new phase as building work starts on the Motuo hydropower project.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 'Marathon At F1 Speed': China Bids To Lap US In AI Leadership Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 US and China to talk in Stockholm as trade truce expiration nears The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this year U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders
Benzinga · Jul 27, 2025 Consumer Tech News (July 21–July 25): Big Tech Earnings, Pony AI Robotaxi, Tesla Discounts And More Wall Street ended the week on a high, with tech-driven indices hitting fresh records as strong corporate earnings, robust economic data, and breakthrough trade deals lifted investor sentiment.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 China calls for global AI cooperation days after Trump administration unveils low-regulation strategy Chinese premier warns at global conference AI development must be weighed against security risks, urges ‘further consensus from the entire society’