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Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China tripPolitics

Europe’s ties with China, the United States and the United Kingdom are being tested at the same time. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing facing a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio urges Europe to wake up, London weighs rejoining the EU, and students are back on the streets in France.

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Taiwan’s US envoy says ties with Washington unchanged after Trump-Xi meeting, predicts joint win in ‘superintelligence’ racePolitics

Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Yu Da-lei, told VOA that ties with Washington remain unchanged after the Trump-Xi meeting. He discussed US policy toward Taiwan and cross-strait tensions, arguing that even if the Chinese Communist Party controlled Taiwan, it could not obtain TSMC’s advanced chips. He also accused it of claiming credit for the Flying Tigers and mentioned plans for F-16Vs to arrive in Taiwan and for President Lai Ching-te to transit the United States.

VVOA Chinese
How the China-US AI arms race is escalating | The Dip PodcastTech

China’s AI ambitions now extend beyond catching up with Silicon Valley. Beijing is building an ecosystem spanning chips, data centers, energy, talent and global markets to challenge US technological dominance. As Chinese companies release more powerful models, the contest is increasingly about who will shape the future rules of AI.

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Handshakes, deliverables and an extended truce: Has the U.S.-China relationship really changed?Politics

The September meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has prompted questions about whether U.S.-China ties have fundamentally shifted. Former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state Thomas Christensen says the extension of the Busan trade truce through January is only a short-term pause, not a breakthrough, with semiconductors, tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan and other issues still capable of rekindling tensions.

VVOA Chinese
‘China’s government is becoming increasingly brazen,’ activist says, as U.S. citizens face rights crackdownPolitics

Hong Kong activist Shao Lan said China issued an international wanted notice for her, a U.S. citizen, two years ago and has now detained Myanmar scholar Min Xin, who holds U.S. citizenship. She welcomed President Trump raising the release of Lai Chee-ying and Min Xin with Xi Jinping, and urged continued U.S. pressure through sanctions.

VVOA Chinese
From Andrews Reception to ‘Panda Diplomacy’: Key Moments of the U.S.-China SummitPolitics

President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews for the first time in 11 years, followed by a White House ceremony featuring a 21-gun salute, a military review and a flyover. During Xi’s three-day state visit, the two leaders held talks and announced summit outcomes.

VVOA Chinese
Behind the spectacle of the second Xi-Trump summit: What did China and the US agree on?Politics

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States from Sept. 23 to 25 and held a summit with President Donald Trump. Both described the meeting as “very successful,” with announced understandings on trade and economic ties, counternarcotics and artificial intelligence. The podcast examines whether the summit met expectations and what disputes remain unresolved.

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US-China Truce Extended as Trump Gives Xi a Rare WelcomePolitics

President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in a departure from protocol that offers Beijing a powerful image of China as an equal to the US. The visit follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that Washington and Beijing agreed to extend their trade truce by two months.

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US and China extend trade truce to Jan 10, agree to cut tariffs on US$30 billion eachEconomy

The United States and China will extend their trade truce until Jan 10 and cut tariffs on US$60 billion worth of goods. Each side recommended US$30 billion in non-sensitive imports for preferential treatment. Beijing will reduce tariffs on selected US goods, while Washington will lower duties on Chinese consumer products.

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Why hopes are modest for Trump’s US-China Board of TradePolitics

China is preparing to reduce tariffs on a wide range of U.S. farm goods, including corn, wheat, meat and dairy, but soybeans, a major import, are excluded. Lewis Jackson examines the U.S.-China Board of Trade.

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US, China Release Product List for $30B Tariff DealEconomy

The US and China have released a product list tied to a $30 billion tariff deal. The program also covers a US envoy’s statement that Washington’s Taiwan position remains unchanged after Xi Jinping’s state visit and the disclosed outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit.

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US-China Trade Truce Extended, but Key Issues Remain UnresolvedEconomy

The summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping extended the US-China trade truce through Jan. 10, but left major trade and AI questions unresolved. Political and cost-of-living pressures are also intensifying ahead of the midterm elections.

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China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speechWorld

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called in a United Nations speech for respect for Middle Eastern sovereignty and stability in global trade, contrasting with recent US-China discussions on Iran.

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U.S. and China agree to tariff cuts and AI talks after Trump-Xi summitEconomy

The United States and China have agreed to reduce reciprocal tariffs by $30 billion and begin talks on artificial intelligence after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. Economist Tony Fang examines what the agreements could mean for Canada as it seeks to diversify its trade relationships.

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US Reaffirms Unchanged Taiwan Policy After Trump-Xi MeetingPolitics

After the Trump-Xi meeting, State Department Chinese-language spokesperson Jakob Lengacher told VOA that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. Washington continues to emphasize peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo by either side.

VVOA Chinese
US vs China: Who's really winning the AI race?Tech

US technology leaders are warning of AI doomsday scenarios while urging cooperation with China on safety. The program examines China’s progress in AI, why its products cost less than US offerings, how Beijing handles backlash in a one-party state, and whether Washington and Beijing can overcome their trust deficit.

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Why is China stopping its own talent from leaving?Politics

China has introduced new travel restrictions that it says target people who might threaten national security. DW correspondent Rik Glauert and China law expert Thomas Kellogg say the measures instead focus on technology talent, with Beijing seeking to prevent a brain drain as it competes with the West for leadership in AI and other technology sectors.

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