Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Leaders from Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland and other countries have recently visited China, while more are planning to go.

Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.

China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.

Since the start of the year, as President Donald Trump has alienated U.S. allies with his attack on Venezuela, demands for control of Greenland and new tariff threats, their leaders have been reviving ties with another country: China.

The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

China plans to launch space‑based artificial intelligence data centres over the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, a challenge to Elon Musk’s