Chinese economist and politician, Vice Premier (since March 2023)
China has stated it is working with African countries to respond to the Middle East conflict, urging a ceasefire and international cooperation. Meanwhile, Vietnam's top leader is visiting China to strengthen ties, despite ongoing maritime disputes. US-China relations remain focused on stability and managing critical mineral supplies.
The United States has said it does not want destabilizing events around Taiwan. Rubio has noted a topic of conversation with Taiwan will continue, and both nations understand stability is in their interests. Trump is set to visit Beijing in mid-May as Beijing maintains Taiwan is a core concern in its relations with Washington.
China’s securities regulator has signaled a crackdown on AI-themed stock promotion and market manipulation, while supporting active ETFs in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Regulators warn they will punish illegitimate stock recommendations and rumours, as Beijing seeks to cool speculative sentiment amid an AI rally.