Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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U.S. and China Begin Geneva Talks to Ease Record-High Duties
Senior officials from the United States and China opened high-level talks Saturday in Geneva, seeking to de-escalate a trade war that has pushed tariffs above 100%, rattled global markets, and disrupted $660 billion in annual bilateral trade. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for what the U.S. described as discussions focused on "de-escalation," not a comprehensive trade deal. 
Senior officials from the United States and China opened high-level talks Saturday in Geneva, seeking to de-escalate a trade war that has pushed tariffs above 100%, rattled global markets, and disrupted $660 billion in annual bilateral trade. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for what the U.S. described as discussions focused on "de-escalation," not a comprehensive trade deal. -
With Xi by His Side, Putin Leads Moscow Victory Day Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny. -
Xi Backs Putin Against U.S. ‘Hegemonic Bullying’
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his growing alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during a state visit to Moscow, hailing the bilateral relationship as "confident, stable and resilient" and pledging resistance against "unilateralism and hegemonic bullying." The visit marks Xi's eleventh trip to Russia and comes as tensions with the United States escalate on multiple fronts, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and global trade. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his growing alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday during a state visit to Moscow, hailing the bilateral relationship as "confident, stable and resilient" and pledging resistance against "unilateralism and hegemonic bullying." The visit marks Xi's eleventh trip to Russia and comes as tensions with the United States escalate on multiple fronts, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and global trade. -
China’s Xi Lands in Moscow for Victory Day Amid Drone Strikes, Trade War, and Calls for U.S. 'De-Americanization'
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit at the personal invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, reinforcing their strategic alliance as Russia presses forward with its war in Ukraine. The visit coincides with Moscow's annual May 9 Victory Day parade, where Xi will serve as Putin's "main guest," underscoring what both leaders are framing as a united front against U.S. dominance. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit at the personal invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, reinforcing their strategic alliance as Russia presses forward with its war in Ukraine. The visit coincides with Moscow's annual May 9 Victory Day parade, where Xi will serve as Putin's "main guest," underscoring what both leaders are framing as a united front against U.S. dominance. -
China Cuts Key Rates, Injects Liquidity Ahead of High-Stakes Trade Talks With U.S.
China's central bank and top financial regulators announced sweeping monetary stimulus measures Wednesday, injecting more than 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) into the financial system and cutting key interest rates just days before a scheduled high-level trade meeting with U.S. officials in Switzerland. 
China's central bank and top financial regulators announced sweeping monetary stimulus measures Wednesday, injecting more than 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) into the financial system and cutting key interest rates just days before a scheduled high-level trade meeting with U.S. officials in Switzerland. -
Putin to Visit China in August as Xi Trip Cements Energy and WWII Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China at the end of August and into early September, the Kremlin confirmed Tuesday, in a visit set to underscore deepening strategic and economic ties between Moscow and Beijing. The trip will coincide with China's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and will include bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China at the end of August and into early September, the Kremlin confirmed Tuesday, in a visit set to underscore deepening strategic and economic ties between Moscow and Beijing. The trip will coincide with China's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and will include bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. -
China Accuses CIA of 'Naked Political Provocation' Over Recruitment Videos
China issued a stern warning on Tuesday, pledging a crackdown on "infiltration and sabotage" by foreign entities, days after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency released provocative recruitment videos explicitly targeting Chinese officials. Beijing labeled the videos, distributed via social media, a direct threat to its national security. China issued a stern warning on Tuesday, pledging a crackdown on "infiltration and sabotage" by foreign entities, days after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency released provocative recruitment videos explicitly targeting Chinese officials. Beijing labeled the videos, distributed via social media, a direct threat to its national security. -
China Confronts Deepening Deflation and Export Crisis as Tariffs Force Goods into Domestic Market
China's economy is entering precarious territory as soaring U.S. tariffs and collapsing export orders force Chinese manufacturers to dump billions of dollars worth of goods into the domestic market, triggering a brutal price war and intensifying deflationary pressures. 
China's economy is entering precarious territory as soaring U.S. tariffs and collapsing export orders force Chinese manufacturers to dump billions of dollars worth of goods into the domestic market, triggering a brutal price war and intensifying deflationary pressures. -
Death Toll Rises to 10 After Four Boats Capsize in China’s Guizhou Province
At least nine people are confirmed dead and one remains missing after four sightseeing boats capsized during a sudden storm in southwest China's Guizhou province, authorities said Monday. The incident, which occurred on the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday, threw more than 70 people into the water and prompted a large-scale emergency response. 
At least nine people are confirmed dead and one remains missing after four sightseeing boats capsized during a sudden storm in southwest China's Guizhou province, authorities said Monday. The incident, which occurred on the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday, threw more than 70 people into the water and prompted a large-scale emergency response. -
Xi Jinping to Visit Moscow for Victory Day Amid Ukraine Tensions and Western Sanctions
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow from May 7 to 10 to participate in Russia's Victory Day celebrations and hold high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin announced Sunday. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow from May 7 to 10 to participate in Russia's Victory Day celebrations and hold high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin announced Sunday.
