US and Chinese officials kicked off a new round of talks aimed at defusing a standoff between the world’s two largest economies before an upcoming leaders’ summit.

Economic officials from both countries are working to ensure a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping after the U.S. threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods in retaliation for China's expanded rare-earth export restrictions.

The US position has been ‘tough’, whereas China has been ‘firm’ in defending its own interests and rights, says Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang.

As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim travels to South Korea for the Apec Summit, he can take pride that it was Malaysia that offered

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer from Friday, as the world's two largest economies try to ease an unexpected flare-up in tension ahead of a key leaders' summit.

On FOX News 'Special Report' FOX Business host, Larry Kudlow, discussed the lead up to President Trump meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Kudlow highlighted the trade deals from other Asian nations and the disappointment over China's fentanyl exports and them not halting the trade: LARRY KUDLOW: It's a very important meeting.

President Donald Trump will meet with key leaders over the next several days in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, including a closely watched sit-down with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live updates.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have signed an upgraded free trade deal at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. The pact is expected to focus on the digital, green economy and other new sectors.