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The White House confirmed a Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Beijing on May 14-15, with a reciprocal visit by Xi to Washington later this year; the timing comes after a roughly six-week postponement from the originally planned window, as officials expect the Iran war to last about four to six weeks.
China warned that Trump’s latest tariff moves could damage bilateral trade ties after high-level discussions, while US officials said any delay to a Beijing trip should not be read as concessions over Iran or the Strait of Hormuz.
The 2026 Winter Olympics averaged 23.5 million viewers, up 96% from Beijing and the highest TV audience since Sochi, signaling a strong broadcast performance.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed fireworks over Beijing and Tianjin during Lunar New Year from the ISS Cupola, revealing the city’s lights and highways visible from about 250 miles up. The frame also shows the Cygnus NG-23 cargo spacecraft and the MS-28 Soyuz, while Chinese taikonauts decorated Tiangong and released a space-made music video.
Western allies are traveling to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, illustrating China’s growing diplomatic pull without visibly pressuring partners. The piece notes China’s ceremonial power projection (the honour guard) and argues Beijing hasn’t yet used its leverage over these states, signaling a patient, influence-first approach that could reshape international alignments.
Residents of Beijing display indifference and confidence in the face of US President Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, viewing it as unpredictable and unlikely to significantly impact their daily lives or China's economic stability.
Hundreds queued at Apple's Beijing store on the launch day of the iPhone 17, indicating strong initial sales and interest, especially in the Pro Max model, amid expectations of boosting Apple's market share in China despite recent shipment declines.
Kim Jong-un's recent visit to Beijing marked a significant diplomatic victory as he successfully advanced North Korea's acceptance as a de facto nuclear power, with no mention of denuclearization in talks with China, highlighting his growing geopolitical leverage and the shifting dynamics among global powers.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing with his daughter Kim Ju-ae, who is believed to be his potential successor, marking her first known overseas trip and signaling her importance in North Korea's leadership succession.
Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, made her first public international trip to Beijing, appearing alongside her father during a significant diplomatic visit, sparking speculation about her potential role in North Korea's future leadership and her significance in diplomatic and military contexts.
Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing by his bulletproof train, known as 'The Sun,' for a military parade, with his journey kept secret until his arrival, highlighting his preference for secure, private transportation during international visits.
The 2025 SCO summit in Tianjin highlighted China's efforts to reshape global security and economic order, featuring improved India-China relations, a focus on AI collaboration, and the creation of a new development bank, signaling a challenge to U.S. influence amid geopolitical tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un traveled to Beijing on a specially equipped armoured train to attend a major military parade celebrating the end of WWII, marking his first participation in a multilateral event during his rule and the first gathering of Kim, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin at the same venue, possibly aiming to strengthen ties with China amid recent tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing aboard his iconic armored train, a symbol of his dynasty and his country's secrecy, as he joins other world leaders for a military parade, highlighting his preference for traditional travel methods and the train's historical significance in North Korea's diplomatic and cultural history.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has traveled by armoured train from Pyongyang to Beijing to attend a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders, marking his first multilateral international engagement since 2019.