China’s high dependence on exports will likely be a key focus of a new round of U.S.-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm, but a trade deal would not necessarily help Beijing to

Yet analysts say the Chinese leader is likely holding out for concrete deliverables before agreeing to the high-profile meeting. Trump dramatically escalated the trade war with the world's second-largest economy in April, rolling out sweeping new tariffs that prompted China to respond with its own export duties and other measures.

Ukraine's recent actions, including espionage arrests and corporate sanctions, indicate a significant shift in its tone toward China as Beijing's support for Russia's war becomes increasingly undeniable.

The KMT views Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, as the sole legitimate heir of the prerevolutionary Chinese government. It recognizes both Taiwan and the mainland as “one China” but rejects any attempts to reconcile the two sides of the strait under Communist Party rule.

After Trump’s election, China and Europe sought warmer ties, but rifts over Russia and trade sparked conflict.

China's Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating.

Beijing issued on Saturday a warning for geological disasters including landslides and mudslides after intense rainfall the day before, with storms circulating China's north unleashing for a second time a year's rain on nearby Baoding.

Rather than targeting only one group of young people, Beijing has directed its recruitment efforts to a wider range of sources.