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U.S.-China relations
Musk, Huang and other CEOs join Trump for China trip
The business delegation underscores how much is at stake for U.S. companies as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping amid trade, technology and energy tensions
U.S.-China summit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip after late call
Nvidia confirmed Huang will visit China this week, a reversal from earlier delegation lists as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
Middle East War
Iran warns it is ready for new U.S. attack as Trump reaches Beijing
With peace efforts stalled, Trump says he expects a long discussion with Xi Jinping about the Iran war while insisting Washington does not need China’s help
White House
Trump heads to Beijing as Iran war weighs on prices
The state visit is expected to focus on trade and the Iran conflict, while new inflation data may show higher fuel and travel costs reaching consumers
Deep-sea resources
China Publishes Seabed Mineral Maps, Highlighting Ocean Ambitions
The new deep-sea atlas points to Beijing’s interest in ocean mining and comes against a backdrop of military priorities and contested maritime claims