Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Biden and Xi’s Summit Looms: High Hopes for US-China Talks

Biden and Xi's Summit Looms: High Hopes for US-China Talks

Biden and Xi may meet at APEC summit in San Francisco No official confirmation from the White House yet China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan US President Joe Biden is anticipated to hold a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month, potentially during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation … Read more

Man crashes car into Chinese consulate, shot dead by police

Man crashes car into Chinese consulate, shot dead by police

In San Francisco, a man drove into the Chinese consulate and was shot by police. The consulate condemned the incident, and China’s foreign ministry accused the individual of forced entry. The consulate temporarily closed parts and expressed diplomatic discontent. In San Francisco, police fatally shot a man who drove his car into the Chinese consulate … Read more

Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Summit in San Francisco Next Month?

Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Summit in San Francisco Next Month?

President Biden hints at possible meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during APEC summit. No official meeting confirmed yet, according to the White House. Reports suggest talks aimed at easing tensions between the U.S. and China. President Joe Biden has hinted at the possibility of a significant diplomatic encounter with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during … Read more

Top US trade official discusses deeper ties with Taiwan

Taiwan

The United States’ top trade representative met with her Taiwanese counterpart on Friday to discuss measures to strengthen trade and investment links between the two nations. Prior to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial conference, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Taiwan’s top trade negotiator John Deng in Bangkok. According to a statement from … Read more

APEC meeting to put climate rhetoric to the test

APEC

WELLINGTON: Pacific Rim leaders will begin a virtual summit on Friday, facing pressure to back up ambitious rhetoric on climate change and chart a path to pandemic recovery. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit brings together leaders from 21 nations, including US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Xi is among … Read more