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Ahead of the US-China summit, China's official People's Daily published a 5,000-character article asserting that US-China relations cannot return to the past but can have a better future. The article points out that through repeated confrontations, dialogue between the two sides has become more equal, communication more pragmatic, and bottom lines clearer.
As the U.S. awaits Iran's reply, it is reportedly meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister to push for peace talks to end the Iran war. Washington is urging Iran to respond to its latest peace proposal.
Ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan's Representative to the US, Stanley Kao, emphasized that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait benefit all relevant parties, including the US, China, Taiwan, and Japan. He also stressed the importance of Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and arms procurement from the US.
Japan has made its first purchase of Russian crude oil from the Sakhalin-2 project since the Strait of Hormuz entered a blockade state, with a tanker expected to arrive in Ehime Prefecture. This transaction is reportedly not subject to Western economic sanctions. Japan is actively diversifying its crude oil procurement, also importing from the US and securing intentions for exports from Mexico.
US President Trump stated in a CNBC interview that he is unwilling to extend the ceasefire with Iran, accusing Tehran of attempting to replenish military supplies during the truce. He also revealed that the US military intercepted a ship carrying a 'gift' from China to Iran, expressing surprise as it contradicted an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping.