Both the US and China see artificial intelligence as the new focal point of their economic rivalry. US President Donald Trump declared on Sept. 13 that “whoever wins AI, wins.” The question is whether the two nations can put aside their disagreements and cooperate in building a safe and sustainable AI environment. For now, neither trusts the other’s motives, and neither wants to slow down.

Donald Trump’s lavish welcome of Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that’s seen a lot of lows. Now, the Chinese leader is pushing to lock in more favorable terms on Taiwan and trade while he still can.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has touched down in Washington, marking three years since he last visited the US. His much-anticipated one-day summit with President Donald Trump on Sept. 24 will offer the leaders of the world’s two largest economies a chance to improve personal ties and look for common ground on contentious topics including trade, artificial intelligence, the Iran war and the future of Taiwan.

Artificial intelligence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump sits down with China’s Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Both superpowers see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry. Trump declared on Sept. 13 that “whoever wins AI, wins.”

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead talks on trade and other pressure points Sunday in New York ahead of next week’s summit between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies.

Beijing has concerns, too. Just not necessarily the same as those of the leading US tech players.

The presidents of Russia and China discussed the possibility of trilateral talks with Donald Trump at the APEC summit this year, according to the Kremlin’s foreign policy aide, in what would be an unprecedented meeting between the leaders of the world’s three biggest nuclear powers.

China’s president has a busy week on the international stage.

President Donald Trump’s intensifying economic campaign against Iran is testing the limits of the security grouping Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have spent years expanding as a counterweight to US power.

Como director de una asociación que representa a 32 ciudades de Colombia, Andrés Santamaría Garrido tiene un asiento de primera fila para observar la estrategia económica de China a nivel municipal.

As head of an association representing cities across Colombia, Andrés Santamaría Garrido has a front-row seat to observe China’s economic playbook at municipal level.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s implication that he wouldn’t condemn China’s use of force against Taiwan has drawn praise from Beijing and criticism from Taipei, bolstering the Southeast Asian nation’s effort to deepen ties with its largest trading partner.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s first trip to South Korea in nearly five years offers Beijing a chance to further stabilize ties with its neighbor while capitalizing on the growing tensions between Seoul and Washington.

A pair of former Chinese diplomats visited the US last month to better understand the Trump administration’s stance on a fragile trade truce, according to people familiar with the matter, as China seeks to gauge how upcoming US elections might affect ties.

President Xi Jinping’s agreement to free an imprisoned Christian pastor at President Donald Trump’s request showcased an improved state of US-China relations ahead of challenging negotiations looming in the run-up to their next summit in September.

Iran’s ambassador to Beijing said China and other friendly nations will be granted “special considerations” when Tehran determines the level and nature of service fees charged to ships using the Strait of Hormuz.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a case for his ruling party as a force for global progress and prosperity – a role backed by a strong military – signaling his ambition for the nation to stand at the fore of global affairs.

A small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday has exposed a vulnerability in the Chinese capital’s controlled airspace, prompting questions over safeguards around politically sensitive locations.

China is pitching its far-western Xinjiang region as a commercial gateway to Central Asia and Europe, courting neighbors at a moment when overland trade routes are drawing renewed attention due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

China has expelled a New York Times journalist from the country over an interview the US-based newspaper conducted with Taiwan’s president, as Beijing ramps up its campaign to isolate the self-ruled island on the world stage.