Heavy rainfall has led to 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather, with President Xi Jinping urging authorities to keep people safe.

The Trump administration reportedly blocked Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from a New York stopover after China's objections, aiming to avoid disrupting trade talks and a potential summit. Critics fear this signals a softening US stance on Taiwan to appease China,

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump‘s decision to deny Taiwan President Lai Ching-te permission to visit New York, calling it a dangerous signal that America “can be bullied by Beijing into silence on Taiwan.

Heavy rains in Beijing resulted in 30 fatalities and forced the relocation of over 80,000 residents. The affected regions, including Beijing's northern districts and surrounding provinces, have experienced significant property losses.

A video of the July 24 visit shows EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her delegation disembarking at the summit venue without any high-ranking Chinese officials present to greet them.

The Beijing EU-China summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties turned combative as President Xi Jinping and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen traded sharp words on trade, Russia, and global order. Amid surging tariffs,