Stories from Beijing · China

Chinese and US trade teams have reached preliminary results after intensive consultations. Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on March 31 for trade talks. This meeting is intended to address ongoing trade relations and potential agreements between the two nations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon in Beijing.

China is leading the world in the number of AI publications and patents.

Major state-owned and joint-stock banks in China are actively competing in the technology finance sector.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores habits for middle-aged individuals and their impact on the national burden. A discussion on Chinese platforms is trending regarding habits of middle-aged individuals and their perceived burden on the nation.

Boeing has reportedly secured an order for 200 aircraft from China, marking its largest Chinese order in a decade. The US President stated that China will purchase Boeing aircraft and American farm products. He also indicated that President Xi Jinping would assist in ending the war in Iran. Chinese aircraft manufacturers are positioning their C929 and C939 models to lead the industry, potentially surpassing Boeing. Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC's C929 and C939 models are reportedly aiming to surpass Boeing in the industry. This trend is being discussed on Zhihu, with Boeing experiencing losses in recent years. Chinese media suggests that Boeing's C929 and C939 aircraft programs could surpass Airbus in the industry.

U.S. President Donald Trump is raising doubts about a $1 billion deal following his summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump is back home after the summit. While the summit aimed to stabilize relations, few details on agreements were released.

President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping have agreed on strategic stability. The discussion occurred during a meeting where Taiwan was a key topic. Trump reportedly did not wish to discuss Taiwan, while Xi evidently did.

Nvidia's market capitalization has increased by 19.58% since the beginning of 2026, solidifying its position as the world's highest-valued company.

The leaders of China and the United States agreed to build a constructive and stable strategic relationship as the new positioning for bilateral ties. Iran's foreign minister stated that a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S.