Two-daughter households report greater happiness than son-only households in China
In many parts of the world, the birth of a boy is celebrated as a blessing, while the birth of a girl is still viewed as a burden. The disturbing prevalence of female feticide bears witness to this in
Science
phys.org
24.09.2026
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
Tech
arstechnica.com
24.09.2026
Trump-Xi live updates: leaders of US and China to talk AI and trade in major Washington meeting
Xi arrived at the White House on Thursday morning ahead of talks, which are expected to cover trade, AI, Taiwan and moreIn the first row in front of the leaders sit US vice-president JD Vance and his
Tech
theguardian.com
24.09.2026
Trump Kicks Off White House Summit With China’s Xi
The summit marks Xi Jinping‘s first visit to Washington in more than a decade, as the two leaders look to ease brewing tensions over the war in Iran, artificial intelligence and trade.
World
wsj.com
24.09.2026
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
World
aljazeera.com
24.09.2026
Why is Trump rolling out the red carpet for China's Xi?
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry. Trump personally greeted Xi on the tarmac after his arrival on Wednesday, the
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
Does the future belong to China?
US President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of Thursday's summit in Washington. But is China's leader overconfident in thinking the future belo
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
Exclusive: The Admiral Who Must Prevent War With China
U.S Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo’s force covers more than half the earth’s surface. His goal? Winning without fighting.
World
time.com
24.09.2026
Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks
Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
24.09.2026
U.S., Japanese officials discussed China’s yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows
Yttrium is a silvery rare earth metal with no easy substitute.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Trump needs to warn China’s Xi against ‘dangerous alliance’ with Iran, expert says
President Donald Trump must warn Xi Jinping against pursuing a dangerous alliance with Iran as Operation Epic Fury continues, an expert told Fox News Digital.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.09.2026
America, China and the Evolving New World Order
Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system.
World
time.com
24.09.2026
Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington
US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders kee
World
france24.com
24.09.2026
China pushes back against Takaichi’s call to remove ‘enemy state’ wartime label
Beijing has portrayed the United Nations Charter as a continuing safeguard against Japanese militarism rather than an obsolete relic of World War II.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
As Trump Hosts Xi at Summit, Pomp May Paper Over U.S.-China Tensions
President Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in a decade comes as President Trump continues his unexpected turn from a hard line on China.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.09.2026
China vs US: Who is winning the AI race, in four charts
The US dominates AI spending and computing power, but China is ahead in research and closing the gap on advanced models.
World
aljazeera.com
24.09.2026
Uzbekistan, China ink protocol to expand international road transport
Azerbaijan
trend.az
24.09.2026
Families Urge Trump to Press Xi to Free Americans Detained in China
The Americans being held in China are U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, and Youlin Chen, a seismologist who researched North Korean nuclear tests.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.09.2026
Uzbekneftegaz signs refinancing mandate with Bank of China
Azerbaijan
trend.az
24.09.2026
Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
The Pratas Islands, a national park with largely untouched reefs, lie roughly between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026