China called for an end to the war in the Middle East on Friday, warning of the impact on global energy, shipping and trade, with the nearly

US President Donald Trump’s request to delay a high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping could work in Beijing’s favor, according to several Chinese sources familiar with the matter, potentially allowing both parties to sidestep complications related to the US’ war with Iran – China’s most important strategic partner in the Middle East.

China’s ravenous appetite for silver lifted overseas purchases to an eight-year high at the start of 2026, as importers fed a surge in industrial and investment demand.

The US charged a Super Micro Computer Inc. co-founder with illegally diverting billions of dollars in Nvidia Corp. -powered servers to China, initiating its highest-profile case against alleged smuggling of restricted AI technology to the Asian country.

Tim Cook visited China for Apple's 50th anniversary as the company enjoys a surge in iPhone sales while navigating rising geopolitical tensions.

A wave of US soybeans reached Chinese shores this year as a deal between the two nations revived the trade. But the delay of President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing is clouding prospects over how long the influx will last.

President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that was planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to form a military coalition to protect the vital Strait of Hormuz.