A tale of two Chinas: Tech industry booms as workers face dim prospects

President Trump announced plans to visit China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping later next year, following a discussion that focused on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans.

An Ethiopian volcano has erupted after being dormant for 12,000 years, with reports indicating that smoke from the eruption is heading towards China. This significant geological event marks a notable change in the region's volcanic activity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone call to discuss critical issues, including Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as efforts to negotiate peace in the Russia-Ukraine war intensify.

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a call to discuss key issues including trade, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This conversation is part of a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly concerning tariffs and technology export restrictions.

The European Union (EU) and the African Union are commemorating 25 years of diplomatic relations with a summit in Angola aimed at enhancing economic cooperation between the two regions. This initiative comes as the EU seeks to strengthen its trade ties with Africa amidst growing competition from China and the United States.

The COP30 climate negotiations concluded in Brazil with an agreement to increase funding for countries to adapt to climate change, yet it notably failed to address the phase-out of fossil fuels. This outcome reflects ongoing divisions among nations regarding climate policies, particularly concerning fossil fuel dependency.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not secure a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the G20 summit in Johannesburg, following her controversial remarks regarding Taiwan that have heightened tensions between Japan and China.

Palau's strategic location in the Pacific and its diplomatic relations with Taiwan have positioned it as a focal point in the ongoing rivalry between the US and China. This geopolitical tension is underscored by the presence of US radar installations and Chinese interests in the region.