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Xi Jinping vows to 'open door wider' to US firms during Trump visit

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These are tech titans in Beijing with Trump and what they want

A handful of US tech titans are joining President Donald Trump in Beijing for the summit with Xi Jinping. Here’s a look at the ties that each tech company has in China.

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China's progress compatible with making America great again, says Xi

The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan.

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Musk and Cook join Trump on China visit to talk trade and AI

A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations.

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Trump in Beijing: How do the US and China compare as superpowers?

US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence.

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Syrian FM speaks to Euronews after landmark EU-Syria talks

Our Europe Editor Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani following this week’s landmark EU-Syria talks, which saw the agreement from both sides to fully restore trade and diplomatic ties.

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Trump China visit: Here's how the two AI superpowers compare

As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely.

China

A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making in Beijing

A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching.

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Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi on visit to China this week

The US leader was expected to travel to China earlier this year, but his trip was postponed due to the Iran war. It marks the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.

China

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare China visit in 'journey for peace'

Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Economy

US Treasury chief hails 'very good' China talks ahead of Trump visit

High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Secretary of Treasury describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China.

Economy

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy stranded Russian oil

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea, as disruptions from the Iran conflict threaten global energy supplies.

Economy

Carney replies to Trump, says Canada not signing China free trade deal

Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada.

Economy

Oil vs. rare earths: Which will shape the global economy’s future?

Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power.

Business

President Trump again eases restrictions on H200 chip exports to China

While some lawmakers fear what Beijing will do with the advanced tech, others stress that restrictions will only force China’s homegrown industry to innovate.

Economy

China records massive $1.2 trillion trade surplus beating forecasts

According to customs data, the surplus was boosted by trade gains in December, with exports climbing 6.6% from the year before, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase.

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China sanctions 20 US defence companies over arms sales to Taiwan

According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the sanctions entail freezing the companies’ assets in China and banning individuals and organisations from accessing them.