Meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang – the two pandas loaned to the US by China ‘The giant panda has been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans,’ Chinese President Xi Jinping said The Independent UK · Sep 28
First Thing: ‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results Experts warn Republicans may try and sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
First Lady of China Peng Liyuan Impresses for 'Speaking Better English' Than the First Lady of the United States Footage appearing to show Peng Liyuan speaking English with Melania Trump without an interpreter has gone viral, prompting debate over language skills and diplomatic symbolism. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe Washington has published the lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their "30-for-30" framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing's list could squeeze European exports. Euronews · Sep 28
Donald Trump Is 'Much More Distractible' and Really Wants To Be Liked by XI Jinping, Psychologist Claims Clinical and forensic psychologist John Paul Garrison said Donald Trump appeared distracted and eager for Xi Jinping's approval, while describing Xi as composed and controlled. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Trump doubles down on claims US will win war with Iran ‘one way or another’ as talks are in doubt – as it happened President claims US negotiators spoke with Iranian officials through intermediaries after Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China US President Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping aimed to strengthen their personal relationship, but limited progress was achieved. Both leaders agreed on lowering tariffs on certain goods, with no specific timeline provided for implementation. The absence of a Chinese CEO delegation highlighted ongoing investment challenges amid mutual suspicions. China's… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Why the U.S.-China thaw is harder than it looks Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Sep 28
Washington responds after US ambassador says Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy American weapons David Perdue, the US Ambassador to China, made an unusual claim regarding arms sales during a recent interview. He stated that President Trump asked President Xi if he desired to buy American weapons. Following this statement, US officials clarified there are no plans to sell any weapons to China. The… The Economic Times · Sep 28
US and China detail list of products agreed under $30 billion tariff cut deal after Trump-Xi meeting The United States and China have released lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts The Independent UK · Sep 28
The U.S.-China relationship is on ‘tactical autopilot’ after the Xi-Trump summit. Maybe that’s not so bad The two countries keep pulling apart, but a summit short on substance suggests that Beijing and Washington want stabilization, not a clean break. Fortune · Sep 28
Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador claims Arms sales to China are prohibited under US law, a state department official said denying the reports The Independent UK · Sep 28
Trump-XI Summit Extends Trade Truce and Sets AI Dialogue, Leaves Taiwan Unresolved Trump and Xi extended a two-month trade truce and vowed to keep talking on AI, but the Washington summit left Taiwan unresolved and much of it unfolded off-camera. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Euronews · Sep 28 Trump offered to sell arms to China during Xi visit, US ambassador tells Fox News The United States is required by law to supply Taiwan, which has a democratically elected president and legislature, with weapons for its defence under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 US-China tariff cuts: $30 billion trade relief plan unveiled; check full list of goods The US and China have announced plans to reduce tariffs on about $30 billion of imports from each other. This tariff relief follows a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aimed at stabilizing trade relations. The agreement is part of efforts to extend the existing trade truce until January…
The Times of India · Sep 28 'Would like to buy some?': Trump offered Xi US weapons as Taiwan deal hangs US President Donald Trump sought to downplay Washington's pending arms sale to Taiwan by telling Chinese President Xi Jinping that the US sells weapons to countries around the world, and even asking whether China would like to buy some, according to US ambassador to China David Perdue.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28 Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled island
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says President Trump has been discussing the potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has emphasized that arms sales are a normal activity for the U.S. and questioned Xi about his interest in purchasing them. The U.S. is obligated to help Taiwan defend itself, despite not…
International Business Times UK · Sep 27 Trump Asked XI To Buy US Weapons as Taiwan's $14BN Arms Deal Remains on Hold, Envoy Says US Ambassador David Perdue says Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, while Taiwan awaits approval of a separate $14bn arms package.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Trump’s deputy chief of staff eviscerated for tone-deaf champagne-popping AI post - by fellow Republicans ‘This is precisely the midterm messaging the GOP needs from the Deputy White House Chief of Staff,’ one commentator remarked
International Business Times UK · Sep 27 MAGA Supporters Turn on Trump Team Over 'Tone Deaf' AI Video Showing Officials Popping Champagne on Luggage Cart A video showing Dan Scavino and members of the Trump family celebrating with champagne has angered conservatives, who say it appears out of touch with Americans' economic struggles before the midterm elections.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Bill Gates offers dire AI warning that kill switch is ‘not enough’ and says tech could cause 1 billion deaths Billionaire philanthropist said regulating AI could prove harder than Cold War nuclear treaty negotiations
The Economic Times · Sep 27 There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stability During Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran war significantly affects the strategic relationship between the two powers. A report highlights the US's dependence on Chinese rare earths for military needs amid supply challenges. Strategic stability…
The Guardian - US · Sep 27 UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war Waltz says Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end war because they ‘were asking for everything up front’