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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1946, Martin Wong, American painter (died 1999) was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1986, Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump says Xi Jinping to visit Washington as China’s military ambitions draw scrutiny
US President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington in September, following a recent effort by the two leaders to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies. The announcement comes after China tested a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, raising concerns among regional allies and NATO. Analysts say Beijing’s growing military capabilities and support for Russia are reshaping security calculations in Europe and Asia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #China #XiJinping #Trump #NATO #SouthPacific #GlobalSecurity #Geopolitics #AlJazeera
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
China’s Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand cooperation and manage risks with Beijing. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the two top diplomats held a “positive and constructive” phone call on Tuesday. It is the first reported cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China in mid-May. During that visit, the two...
TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
Chinese leader to visit US in late September — Trump
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· Jul 7, 2026
Sino–US Partnership And Rivalry
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Vision Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Beijing Won’t Let Jimmy Lai Go
Trump raised Jimmy Lai's case during his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, but the jailed Hong Kong publisher's political significance extends beyond US–China diplomacy
DawnNews English
· Jun 26, 2026
Chinese President Xi Meets Bangladesh's PM Rahman In Beijing, Vowing To Deepen Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on Friday (June 26), vowing to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level. #china #bangladesh #xijinping #beijing #diplomacy #southasia #worldnews #breakingnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Donald Trump entrances me. But compartmentalising our US loyalties with China trade is tricky – Simon Bridges
Donald Trump entrances me. But compartmentalising our US loyalties with China trade is tricky – Simon Bridges
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Related coverage for "Trump says Xi Jinping to visit Washington as China’s military ambitions draw scrutiny": South China Morning Post — China’s Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’. TASS — Chinese leader to visit US in late September — Trump. The Rising Nepal — Sino–US Partnership And Rivalry. Vision Times — Why Beijing Won’t Let Jimmy Lai Go. DawnNews English — Chinese President Xi Meets Bangladesh's PM Rahman In Beijing, Vowing To Deepen Ties. The New Zealand Herald — Donald Trump entrances me. But compartmentalising our US loyalties with China trade is tricky – Simon Bridges