Market Update: Asian Shares Dip Amid Anticipation of Biden-Xi Meeting

Asian Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Biden-Xi Summit During a quiet trading day in Asia, shares edged lower, aside from a modest advance in Tokyo. The highly anticipated meeting this week between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to set the stage for the week ahead. Hopes for improved cooperation …

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Biden and Xi Set to Meet Next Week: Every Detail Matters

When President Joe Biden meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, every detail will matter. The way they greet and eat, and where they sit, all hold utmost importance. White House officials state the need for navigating delicate protocols as “pretty intense”. Senior fellow for Asian Security, Bonny Lin, speaks to the very detailed planning …

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Biden-Xi Meeting in San Francisco: What to Expect and Why No Major Breakthroughs are Anticipated

The much-anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and the Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to take place next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. However, the White House has indicated that this face-to-face meeting may not result in significant changes to the relationship between the two nations, …

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Australia’s Prime Minister to Hold Crucial Meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing

(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make history as the first Australian leader to meet with President Xi Jinping in China in over seven years on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the recovery of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Most Read from Bloomberg Albanese arrived in Beijing on Sunday following his visit …

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Anthony Albanese, Set to Make History as the First Australian PM in 7 Years to Visit China

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Anthony Albanese will make history as the first Australian prime minister in seven years to visit China. This visit signifies an improvement in bilateral relations, which had reached an all-time low due to unresolved trade and security differences. Following nine years of conservative rule, Albanese’s center-left government presented an opportunity for …

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How China’s Bold Move of Lifting Investment Curbs Aims to Attract Global Manufacturers

Photo: Tingshu Wang (Reuters) China is lifting restrictions on foreign investment in the domestic manufacturing sector, as reported by state media. Don’t expect the Fed to help your investment in Amazon The decision is aimed at encouraging more foreign businesses to expand their presence in China, especially during a time of increasing geopolitical tensions. Beijing’s …

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