Beijing's ceremonial-legislative seat at Tiananmen Square
Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States is underway, with a White House arrival ceremony and a state dinner planned. Leaders will discuss tariffs, AI, and rare earths, while business leaders attend the dinner. Upcoming talks will focus on trade, strategy, and diplomacy as the two powers navigate tensions.
Oil markets face renewed volatility as Iran-aligned attacks tighten supply routes. China has leveraged a large strategic reserve to weather disruption, while Saudi Arabia faces pipeline outages, prompting regional and global safeguards.