YOU WONT BELIEVE: 16 - What They Never Told You

China's Xi Lands in DC With Tech Titans Altman, Huang and Cook in Tow. What Trump Wants from Him.

Xi Jinping's first White House visit in 11 years brings AI titans, a $30B tariff plan and an unresolved Nvidia chip standoff.

Latin Times · Sep 20

China’s stranglehold on rare earths must be ended, says hopeful supplier to EU

Rafael Moreno, whose company has opened demo plant in Brazil, says market is ‘nervous’ as Trump-Xi summit looms

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Sep 20

US, China to hold final tariff talks ahead of expected Xi-Trump summit

Top US and Chinese negotiators will meet in Washington for final preparatory talks. Discussions will focus on economic and trade issues, including tariffs and artificial intelligence. President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States for a summit with President Trump. The two nations are also negotiating a reciprocal…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

US "quite likely" to target Chinese firms aiding Iran's money flows: Ex-Trump NSA on Beijing's support to Tehran amid conflict

The United States may impose secondary sanctions on Chinese financial institutions. This action is likely if Beijing continues financial flows to Iran. Former US National Security Advisor HR McMaster stated this possibility. He believes President Trump will discuss this with President Xi Jinping. This potential move follows reports of Chinese…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

China's vast oil reserves and reduced imports helped stabilize global prices. This strategy mitigated the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The nation's energy self-reliance plan proved effective in weathering market volatility. While tensions persist, China's actions softened price increases for many nations. This approach is seen…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors focus on rate path, AI slowdown after Fed hike

As the new week approaches, US stock investors are set to prioritize developments in interest rates and Middle Eastern unrest. Attention will also shift toward growing pressures to pause advancements in artificial intelligence. The market is still processing the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, while investors keenly await…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington next week for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump. The Chinese leader's arrival will be met with an unusual welcome at Joint Base Andrews. Key discussions will focus on tariffs, artificial intelligence, and rare earth minerals. Tech executives and government officials will…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Xi's coming to America: US won't announce new tariffs until leaders meet next week

US and Chinese negotiators are set to meet over the weekend to discuss any agreements ahead of Xi's state visit. The trip would be Xi's first to the US since 2023, when he met former President Joe Biden during a visit that included attending the APEC summit in San Francisco.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

AI safety: No, China will not hit the brakes

A spate of warnings in recent days about the dangers of AI have sparked mixed reactions: from Donald Trump dismissing the fears as a hoax, to Beijing criticising calls for the US to block its advancement as fearmongering. As President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks, FRANCE 24's technology…

France 24 · Sep 18