Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid ‘Thucydides Trap’ at high-stakes summit
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday. Read More
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In photos: Trump kicks off high-stakes summit with Xi
The high-stakes summit is expected to cover a wide range of contentious topics, including trade, technology, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Read More
Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes Xi meeting
Asia markets traded mixed ahead of closely watched Trump-Xi summit on trade, tariffs and technology restrictions. Read More
Oil struggles for direction as IEA flags greater volatility ahead, OPEC cuts demand forecast
OPEC cut its demand growth estimates for 2026 to about 1.2 million barrels per day. Read More
CNBC Daily Open: Trump touches down in Beijing as U.S. inflation heats up
Asia markets were mixed ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi talks. Read More
Inside India newsletter: Trump-Xi meeting could test India’s positioning as China counterweight
For more than two decades, consecutive U.S. administrations have seen India as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Read More
Japan’s global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout
Can Japan be a major player in the international defense sector, like its neighbor South Korea? Read More
Jamie Dimon warns JPMorgan may rethink new London office if ‘very smart’ Starmer is ousted as UK PM
Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market. Read More
Alibaba jumps as it strikes bullish tone on AI investments, even as profit plunges
Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce. Read More
‘Bond markets on edge’ as King Charles sets out fragile UK government’s agenda
U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faced down rivals ahead of the King's Speech. Read More
