Xi Jinping, top leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), visited Pyongyang, North Korea, from June 8 to 9, and was welcomed by Kim Jong Un at Kim Il Sung Square.
CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning, accompanied by United Front Work Department Head Li Ganjie, conducted research in Xinjiang from June 5 to 9, accompanied and coordinated by Xinjiang Party Secretary Chen Xiaojiang.
Xi Jinping paid a 27-hour visit to North Korea. The joint communique lacked mentions of nuclear weapons and military alliance cooperation, reaching consensus only on commemorative facilities and other minor matters.
Shenzhen Metro Group completely transferred up to 60% of the state-owned shares in the Dongmen Old Street overhead property project to Yuanwei Industry, turning the project into private property for the elite.
Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong conducted research trips in Xiong'an, Baoding, and Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The official report did not mention Hebei Provincial Party Secretary Ni Yuefeng, which is seen as a political signal aimed at deterring Hebei officials.
National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman Wang Yong led multiple financial and statistical officials to Inner Mongolia for research, focusing on investigating computing power, energy, and illegal local financing black accounts.
Following the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhu Changjie, the long-retired former head of the Xinjiang Public Security Department and vice president of the China Police Association, was taken away for investigation by the CCDI on suspicion of assisting Wang Xia洪 in building a power-money alliance and underground money laundering network.
In a report, the PLA Daily named the so-called "competition specialist" brigade from the 72nd Group Army—where He Weidong made his career—as having disappeared, and published a commentary severely criticizing deviations in political achievements and the bubble of new-quality combat capabilities.
The tax-sharing reform, finalized at the end of 1993 and implemented the following year, established the framework for central-local fiscal distribution and land finance.
During the U.S. national anthem, a formation of two B-1 bombers flew over the Andrews Air Force Base welcome ceremony site. A White House account confirmed that two aircraft participated in the formation flight.
The Chinese top leader arrived by special plane in Washington. US President Trump broke a 64-year convention by personally going to the tarmac at Andrews Base to greet him.
消息指习近平专机预计于9月23日晚抵美，24日会见川普后随即于25日回国，全程未安排出席同期举行的联合国大会。
US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly accusing Iran of funding terrorism, stating that it will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and faces a choice between reaching an agreement or total destruction.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced that, at the invitation of US President Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov during the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, and both sides expressed willingness to achieve a limited ceasefire.
Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for a visit, and former US President Trump personally greeted him at the airport, demonstrating a high level of reception.
US President Donald Trump emphasized in his speech at the UN General Assembly that the United States leads China and other countries in the development of superintelligence (S.I.) and will continue to maintain this advantage. He stated that the US will not curb the development of superintelligence but will encourage and closely monitor it, believing it has immense potential.
Before Xi Jinping arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, an F-22 fighter squadron was lined up on the tarmac near the area where Xi's aircraft was parked.
Trump officially signed the document, appointing Rubio as National Security Advisor. Rubio previously acted in that role while also serving as Secretary of State.
The Supreme Court, Supreme People's Procuratorate, and Ministry of Public Security have jointly issued and implemented opinions on the application of law in criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances, with policies being implemented by the judicial system prior to the heads of state meeting.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and met with the UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and leaders of other countries. He will elaborate on China's views on the international situation, regional issues, and the work of the United Nations, emphasize true multilateralism, and call for strengthening the authority of the United Nations and reforming global governance.
On September 23, the PLA Daily published an editorial accusing Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of abandoning their original aspirations and engaging in clique-forming, which severely endangered the Party's absolute leadership over the military, stating that investigating the two is a major victory for military anti-corruption.
On September 23, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping had left Beijing by special plane for a state visit to the United States. His entourage included Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, and Wang Yi, among others.
Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.
The host predicts that at next year's 21st Party Congress, Xi Jinping may step down from certain positions, such as General Secretary, due to his advanced age (74), seeking a political compromise.
Based on previous calculations, the next major renovation of the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall should take place in 2027. However, Xi Jinping plans to carry out a more fundamental renovation, positioning it as the "Museum of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation" and extensively promoting "Xi Jinping Thought."
On the evening of September 23rd, Xi Jinping checked into the Washington Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Protective netting and concrete barriers were installed around the hotel, with tight security. Dissidents chanted 'Xi Jinping Step Down' outside the netting, and police maintained order at the scene.
US President Trump delivered his sixth speech in office at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, focusing on the strength of the US economy, border security, national sovereignty, and the "America First" policy. He specifically addressed the Iran issue, reiterating that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, and criticized Iran's support for regional conflicts. The speech also touched upon policies toward countries such as Venezuela and Cuba, as well as perspectives on the development of artificial intelligence (superintelligence).
US President Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing American strength and confronting the common enemy of all mankind, issuing stern warnings against Iran, nuclear proliferation, and geopolitical challenges.
The White House has announced detailed arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, including President Trump personally going to Andrews Joint Base to greet him, holding a welcoming ceremony and state dinner at the White House, and the leaders of the two countries and their spouses will visit the US National Archives together.
Brazilian President Lula delivered a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly, criticizing the United Nations for failing to effectively stop wars and pointing out that the Security Council failed to play its role. He emphasized the importance of diplomacy, and discussed the Middle East conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Brazil's position in international affairs.
Trump officially signed a milestone security agreement on Greenland with the Prime Minister of Denmark and the Prime Minister of Greenland, expanding the permanent U.S. military presence in the Arctic and excluding non-NATO countries from establishing bases.
Account "New Highland" on X posted that during Xi Jinping's visit, Qincheng Prison suddenly increased personnel, implemented double alert duty, and prohibited visits, sparking external speculation.
Xinhua News Agency reported that Hu Changsheng has been appointed Party Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Wu Xiaojun has been transferred to serve as Party Secretary of Gansu Province, and Luo Dongchuan has taken over as Party Secretary of Qinghai Province. Within two days, top leaders of six provinces have been intensively appointed to key positions, indicating that professional technocrats who are not absolute confidants of Xi Jinping are taking on major responsibilities in crucial local roles.
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have successively confirmed that under the intervention of elders and economic authorities, China ultimately did not arrange for a delegation of entrepreneurs to accompany the visit to the US, breaking the personal public relations channels.
The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Public Security and other five ministries jointly issued Announcement No. 40, adding export controls on two fentanyl-related chemicals for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The White House released the president's schedule, with Trump planning to go to Joint Base Andrews at 18:00 on September 23 to welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan upon their arrival in the United States.
President Trump and his wife held a grand welcoming ceremony for President Xi Jinping and his wife on the White House South Lawn, with the participation of 479 U.S. military personnel and a flyover by B-2 bombers and F-22 fighter jets.
President Trump and his wife will hold a state dinner for the visiting Xi Jinping couple in the White House East Hall.
The two heads of state and their spouses will have tea in the White House Red Room and visit the National Archives together to view historical documents related to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and US-China relations.
President Trump attended the UN General Assembly in New York, delivered a speech, and met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The US Department of the Treasury announced that starting September 23, it will completely cut off the global operations of Iran's airlines, denying landing and fueling services, and will impose sanctions such as SWIFT expulsion on external entities assisting Iran.
Execution actions such as the first round of executive branch determinations, rulemakings, and sanctions lists mandated by the Graham Act will be completed within thirty days of signing.
Anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi discovered through investigations that some underground surrogacy agencies intentionally have surrogate mothers conceive twins and sell the surplus infants through human traffickers for about 160,000 RMB each.
China's Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced the addition of two precursor chemicals to the export control catalog. Starting immediately, exports to the United States, Mexico, and Canada will require a license application, a move seen as a response to the Trump administration's demands for the control of fentanyl precursors.
The wife of ethnic Chinese American seismologist Chen Youlin, who has been detained in China for nearly two years, stated that the White House has assured her Trump will demand her husband's release during his meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
According to Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping is not expected to be accompanied by a delegation of chief executive officers during his upcoming visit to the United States, similar to his 2015 trip, leaving expectations for commercial outcomes from the summit limited.
On September 22, US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker spoke on the Senate floor, publicly opposing Trump giving a grand welcome to Xi Jinping, and urged Trump to raise issues such as Chinese military expansion, Taiwan, Iran, and human rights in Xinjiang during their talks.
On September 22, US Senate Democratic Whip Durbin spoke on the Senate floor, demanding that Trump raise the release of detainees such as Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy Lai, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, and Akbar Asat during his meeting with Xi Jinping.
An article reported that Bian Yuye, former chairman of Jiangsu Dafeng Rural Commercial Bank, was handcuffed behind her back and forced to slap herself over 800 times during her 168-day detention, losing over 30 kilograms. Her infant daughter, who was breastfeeding, was also detained. The article was subsequently deleted.