President Trump said he expected a “productive” meeting on Saturday with China’s leader, but he avoided making specific predictions.
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U.S. and China Angle for Trade Truce, but Both Insist the Other Will Back Down
As President Trump prepares for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, both countries say they do not need to compromise to bring a bruising trade war to an end.
What Is the G20?
Here is a look at what the Group of 20 is and does, and some of the important things to watch as world leaders gather in Japan over the next two days.
U.S. Versus China: A New Era of Great Power Competition, but Without Boundaries
Under President Trump, national security concerns over China’s rise have bled into trade and economic policy, and some officials see a long ideological struggle unfolding.
Patriotic Movie Apparently Falls Afoul of China’s Censors
A big-budget war movie in China seems to be the latest target of a political crackdown on cultural works that many fear is intensifying.
North Korea Says Kim Jong-un Received ‘Excellent’ Letter From Trump
The letter was revealed shortly after a trip by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to Pyongyang, where he was seen as trying to use Mr. Kim as leverage in his trade standoff with President Trump.
The Week in Business: Stocks Hit a Record High, and Facebook Wants to Replace Your Bank
Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president.
Friendlier Days for North Korea and China? Maybe Not
On the surface, all seemed warm as Kim Jong-un played host to Xi Jinping this week. So why didn’t the Chinese leader stay longer?
In Pictures: For Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping, Small Talk and Mass Games
China’s leader made a rare visit to North Korea this week, a two-day trip full of pomp and propaganda.
Xi Jinping Arrives in North Korea, With Many Eyes on Trump
The Chinese leader met on Thursday with Kim Jong-un, in what American officials see as an attempt to gain leverage with President Trump on trade.