President Trump hinted at a potential trip to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, possibly coinciding with the APEC summit or the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. While trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions persist,

Top representatives from the European Union met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday, opening their first in-person summit since 2023 that’s exposing a divide between the bloc and Beijing just months after earlier signs of a possible detente.

By Liz Lee and Xiuhao Chen BEIJING (Reuters) -China confirmed on Monday it will hold a top-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week marking 50 years of diplomatic ties as both sides seek to navigate trade disputes amid broader global trade uncertainties.

Beijing also seems willing to engage in diplomatic channels. China's US embassy confirmed last week that it is inviting foreign dignitaries — some of them American — to a September 3 ceremony in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II.

US President Donald Trump hinted at a "not-too-distant" visit to China after an invitation from Xi Jinping, signalling possible diplomacy amid trade tensions, and geopolitical strains.

The leader has scaled back travel plans and skipped some key summits, but continues active diplomacy—as a host.