US President Donald Trump will host Central Asian leaders in Washington on November 6 for a high-profile summit where the region’s vast deposits of critical and rare earth minerals are set to take center stage.
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The American and Chinese leaders have agreed to ease trade tensions, but many of the irritants driving their rivalry — from Taiwan to the war in Ukraine to nuclear doctrine — were largely untouched and poised to grow in the coming months.
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Amid escalating global tensions, US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have concluded high-stakes talks in South Korea.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping say they have agreed to a “framework” ahead of an October 30 meeting as they meet for the first time in years to discuss trade, Beijing’s support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine, and tensions over the status of Taiwan.
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Major Chinese state oil companies have reportedly stopped imports of Russian crude oil in response to US sanctions. But Beijing has its own playbook to follow as it navigates the latest energy sanctions.
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Brussels will host top officials from across Central Asia and the Caucasus as the EU aims to use its influence and pocketbook to push back against Beijing and Moscow.
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