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October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM

What the US-China deal means for rare earths, soybean farmers and TikTok

The world's two largest economies appeared to dial back a monthslong trade war.
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan, October 30, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM

China's factory activity contracts for 7th month, reflecting tariff pressure

China has reported its factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in October, reflecting pressure from higher U.S. tariffs and sluggish domestic demand
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
FILE - Workers check aluminum panels produced at a factory of Kam Pin Industrial (HK) Ltd, in Dongguan city in southern China's Guangdong province April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Trump touts short-term trade deal with China after meeting with Xi Jinping

Wall Street Editor for the Economist Mike Bird Joins ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump touts short-term trade deal with China after meeting with Xi Jinping
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Trump, China's Xi Jinping meet face-to-face on trade

President Donald Trump is heading home after announcing a truce in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
VIDEO: Trump, China's Jinping meet face-to-face on trade
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Trump orders nuclear weapons testing ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks in six years in South Korea.
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. Trump is meeting Xi for the first time since taking office for his second term, following months of growing tension between both countries.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM

'Hard to see' Trump deal with China as 'major win' for US: Expert

Patricia Kim, a fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Asia Policy Studies, says "there are a lot of issues that still need to be worked out" between both countries.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: 'Hard to see' Trump deal with China as 'major win' for US: Expert
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Trump touts short-term deal with China after Xi meeting

President Donald Trump said he is reducing some tariffs on Chinese imports following a meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping greet each other as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

China agrees to buy 25M metric tons of US soybeans annually, Treasury secretary says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
October 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM

China says it's on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030

China said it's on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 as it prepared to send another team of astronauts to its space station, as part of its ambitious plans to be a leader in space exploration
October 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 21 mission, from left, Zhang Hongzhang, Zhang Lu and Wu Fei attend a meeting with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM

High-stakes Trump, Xi meeting in South Korea to discuss tariffs, rare earth minerals

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Greenmantle director and China expert Alice Han about President Trump’s first face-to-face meeting with China’s President Xi in six years. 
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
VIDEO: High-stakes Trump, Xi meeting
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Trump hours from first face-to-face meeting with Xi since China trade war erupted

Pres. Trump hopes to finalize a crucial new trade deal between the U.S. and China.
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
VIDEO: Trump hours from first face-to-face meeting with Xi since China trade war erupted
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Trump's high-stakes meeting with Xi, 1st face-to-face meeting in 6 years

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, says negotiations will be complicated between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping with artificial intelligence at the epicenter of these talks.
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump's high-stakes meeting with Xi, 1st face-to-face meeting in 6 years
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM

What's at stake in Trump's meeting with China's Xi

ABC News' Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous discuss the impact of potential trade deals between the U.S. and China.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
VIDEO: What's at stake in Trump's meeting with China's Xi
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Trump arrives in S. Korea for final stop of Asia tour, high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trump's most anticipated meeting on the three-country tour is with China's Xi on Thursday -- the goal being to end a monthslong trade war.
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung leave after a high honor presentation ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, October 29, 2025.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM

China closes a hiking area on Mount Everest because of heavy snowfall

Local authorities are shutting down a hiking destination on Mount Everest in China’s Tibet region after heavy snowfall
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
October 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM

Trump prepares to meet China’s president, Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump departs Japan on his way to South Korea where he will discuss trade with China’s president, Xi Jinping. Geopolitical adviser Alice Han joins ABC News to break it down.
October 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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October 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM

US and China agree to trade deal framework ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi

While through traveling Asia, Pres. Trump announced the U.S. and China have agreed to a framework for a trade deal ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
VIDEO: US and China agree to trade deal framework ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM

What to expect from Trump and Xi’s high-stakes trade meeting

ABC’s Matthew McGuire, former U.S. executive director of the World Bank, breaks down what’s on the agenda, including tariffs, U.S. farmers, rare earth minerals, TikTok and more.
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
VIDEO: What to expect from Trump and Xi’s high-stakes trade meeting
October 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM

China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies amid US-China trade tensions

China's ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies
October 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
FILE - A COMAC C919 aircraft flies during the first day of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Bessent says U.S. and China have reached framework in tariff negotiations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he's reached a "substantial framework" for trade talks between the U.S. and China.
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears on ABC News' 'This Week,' Oct. 26, 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Trump arrives in Asia for talks with world leaders, including China's Xi

President Donald Trump is on the ground in Malaysia meeting with world leaders and signing multiple trade deals ahead of his high-stakes meeting with China's President Xi Jinping.
October 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
VIDEO: Trump arrives in Asia for talks with world leaders, including China's Xi
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Trump arrives in Asia for week of key talks -- including with China's Xi

He's threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports 100% if no agreement.
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
President Donald Trump walks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Main wreckage of cargo plane recovered from Hong Kong waters after deadly crash

The main wreckage of a cargo plane that veered off a Hong Kong runway and plunged into the sea has been recovered
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The wreckage of a cargo aircraft that skidded off a runway at the Hong Kong International Airport is prepared for removal on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vernon Yuen)
October 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM

China creates Day of Taiwan's Restoration as part of sovereignty claims over island

China has announced a new holiday called the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration, as part of its claims over the self-ruled island
October 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM

China's next 5-year plan puts focus on high-tech and consumers

China's top leaders have pledged to boost the country's self-reliance in advanced technologies and spur stronger domestic demand over the next five years
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping center leads other members of the Politburo standing committee during the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in Beijing. (Shen Hong/Xinhua via AP)
October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Trump to meet with China's Xi next Thursday, will hold a bilateral meeting

Leavitt said Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi in Busan, South Korea.
October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, June 29, 2019.
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM

China to focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and tech in new economic plan

China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology in the coming five years
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A worker installs scaffolding at a building under construction at the capital popular shopping district, in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM

Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but won't be used regularly for now

Hong Kong authorities are preparing to reopen a runway where a cargo aircraft crashed, although it will remain out of regular use until the wreckage is fully cleared later this week
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The cargo aircraft that skidded off a Hong Kong airport runway is seen on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlines 5-year plan at closed-door Communist Party meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has delivered a speech on the opening day of a major Communist Party meeting
October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A man walks by Chinese security personnel guarding the entrance to the Jingxi Hotel where the Communist Party's Central Committee is holding its fourth plenum, in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM

To hit back at the United States in trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer attends the ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (AP Photo)
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM

What to know about the meeting where China's ruling Communist Party maps its goals

One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as its top leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather to map the country’s goals for the next five years
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Workers on a platform transfer materials to a building under construction near residential buildings, at the Shenzhen Bay commercial district, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
October 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM

China's economy slows to 4.8% annual growth

China has reported that its economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July- September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand
October 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Workers deliver goods to a trendy shopping district during the National Day holidays in Beijing, China, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM

China's ruling Communist Party meets to map out plans for the next 5 years

One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as its top leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather in Beijing to map out the country’s goals for the next five years
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Workers on a platform transfer materials to a building under construction near residential buildings, at the Shenzhen Bay commercial district, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
October 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM

Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103

Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, a key figure in modern physics, has died in Beijing at 103
October 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang delivers a speech at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province, on April 14, 2014. (Chinatopix via AP)
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM

US-China rare Earth minerals fight explained

China's new rules, which apply to all countries, are set to take effect in phases on Nov. 8, then Dec. 1.
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Oct. 9, 2025 and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Sept. 30, 2025.
October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM

President Trump announces new tariffs

President Trump threatens an additional 100% tariffs on goods imported from China starting Nov. 1.
October 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: President Trump announces new tariffs
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM

Trump announces new 100% tariff on Chinese imports, after stock market sell-off

China imposed limits on rare earth minerals a day earlier.
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
President Donald Trump departs the White House for Walter Reed Medical Center, October 10, 2025 in Washington.
October 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM

Trump announces 130% tariff on Chinese imports, reigniting tariff war

Markets tank ahead of tariff hike on China, with the Dow losing 878 points, the Nasdaq down 820.
October 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
VIDEO: Trump announces 130% tariff on Chinese imports, reigniting tariff war
October 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Trump announces new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump announced Friday he would implement 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting next month after threatening to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump announces new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Trump threatens 'massive' increase of tariffs on China

In a social media post, President Donald Trump wrote that he is not happy with what he calls China's "trade hostility." ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reports.
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
VIDEO: Trump threatens 'massive' increase of tariffs on China
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM

UK police bust criminal network accused of smuggling 40,000 stolen phones to China

The group was allegedly responsible for 40% of all stolen phones in London, according to the Met Police.
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The group was allegedly responsible for 40% of all stolen phones in London, according to the Met Police.
October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM

UK police dismantle phone-theft network accused of smuggling 40,000 phones to China

Police said the network was behind about 40% of London phone thefts in the last year.
October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Metropolitan police officers patrol the streets in Stanford Hill, north London on October 2, 2025.
1 month ago

Super Typhoon Ragasa slams China's southern coast

The storm flooded homes and streets, toppled trees and caused power outages for nearly 500,000 people. ABC News' Britt Clennett reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Super Typhoon Ragasa slams China's southern coast
1 month ago

Typhoon Ragasa slams Hong Kong

The deadly typhoon is tearing through South Asia and is lashing Hong Kong with heavy rain and winds packing 120 mph speeds.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Typhoon Ragasa slams Hong Kong
1 month ago

Hong Kong streets flood as powerful Typhoon Ragasa churns toward landfall

Typhoon Ragasa swept along the southern coast of China on Wednesday, bringing lashing rain, fierce winds and coastal flooding as it made its way toward landfall.
1 month ago
A pedestrian crosses the flooded San Ma Lo commercial area during the passage of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Macau on September 24, 2025.
1 month ago

China braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the storm which is barreling toward China's southern coast.
1 month ago
VIDEO: China braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
1 month ago

Trump and Xi discuss TikTok deal

President Donald Trump, following a "very productive" phone call with the Chinese president, said in a social media post that he would meet with Xi at the APEC summit in South Korea.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump and Xi discuss TikTok deal
1 month ago

Trump says he will meet with Xi at APEC, travel to China in 2026

President Donald Trump, following a "very productive" phone call with Chinese President Xi, said in a social media post that he would meet with the Chinese leader at the APEC summit in South Korea.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump says he will meet with Xi at APEC, travel to China in 2026
1 month ago

Trump and Xi begin phone call, with TikTok on the agenda

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have begun their phone call, a White House official told ABC News, during which TikTok is expected to be at the top of the agenda.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump and Xi begin phone call, with TikTok on the agenda
2 months ago

Trump calls China's massive display of weapons in largest ever parade 'impressive'

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea, three of America's biggest adversaries, stood in solidarity during China's massive show of military weapons, including missiles that can hit the U.S.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump calls China's massive display of weapons in largest ever parade 'impressive'