Archive · 28 Sep 2025
US-China Relations Improve, Climate Commitments Announced
The US and China, two of the world's biggest countries, have been talking more lately.
They talked about trade, and how to stop the app TikTok from being banned.
They also discussed military communication.
China has promised to cut its pollution a little bit to help the environment.
Some people think it is not enough, and that could make a big difference in the world's effort to stop global warming.
They are aiming to get a lot more electricity from renewable sources.
Trump and Xi had a phone call, discussing trade and other issues.
A US congressional delegation visited China, the first since 2019.
TikTok's deadline to comply with US regulations was extended to December 16.
The US and China are working to improve military communications.
China announced new climate commitments for 2035.
- Who
- Leaders and officials from the US and China
- What
- Exchanged calls, visits, and made climate commitments
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Primarily between the US and China
- Why
- To address trade, security, and climate change concerns
- Key Meetings
- Trump-Xi call, US delegation visit
- TikTok
- Divestiture deadline extended to Dec 16
- US Delegation
- First visit since 2019
- Climate Commitment
- China aims for 7-10% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from peak levels
- Future Meetings
- Xi and Trump to meet at APEC Summit in November