China has confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft following last week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking a major breakthrough in trade ties between the world’s two largest economies. China’s Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that the United States would also provide supply guarantees for aircraft […]
Trump Says ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ Signal New US-China Era
Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured “fantastic trade deals” with Xi Jinping during a high-stakes summit in Beijing that also focused on Iran, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. The two leaders held final meetings at Zhongnanhai, the central leadership compound near Beijing’s Forbidden City. Trump described Xi as a “great leader” and “friend” during […]
US-China Relations Enter Critical Moment as Trump Meets Xi
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping opened a closely watched summit in Beijing on Thursday as the two powers seek to stabilise trade ties while navigating rising tensions over Iran, Taiwan and advanced technology exports. Xi welcomed Trump at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People with a formal ceremony that included an honour guard and children […]