Heavy rains in Beijing resulted in 30 fatalities and forced the relocation of over 80,000 residents. The affected regions, including Beijing's northern districts and surrounding provinces, have experienced significant property losses.

The Beijing EU-China summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties turned combative as President Xi Jinping and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen traded sharp words on trade, Russia, and global order. Amid surging tariffs,

A video of the July 24 visit shows EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her delegation disembarking at the summit venue without any high-ranking Chinese officials present to greet them.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday in Beijing as part of a nearly week-long trip intended to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te appeared to call off an overseas trip planned for next week after the Trump administration failed to greenlight his stopover in the US, amid concerns it could derail trade talks with China.

Top trade officials from China and the United States launched a new round of talks on Monday in a bid to ease tensions over tariffs between the world’s two biggest national economies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng were meeting at the offices of Sweden’s prime minister for two days of talks,