Apple, Google, and Oracle risk penalties if they continue supporting TikTok after January 19, while ByteDance has yet to make progress on divesting the platform.
Beyond sanctions, China is leveraging economic tools like export restrictions on critical minerals, showcasing its ability to influence global trade amidst ongoing geopolitical disputes.
Economic tensions remain high, with U.S. officials urging China to curb overproduction and address financial risks, while both nations acknowledge the importance of financial stability in their interconnected economies.
A 62-year-old man, Fan Weiqiu, was sentenced to death after deliberately driving into a crowd in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 people and injuring 43 others in retaliation over a divorce settlement.
Analysts highlight China's careful approach to foreign visits, especially amid rising tensions over Trump's proposed policies, like tariffs on Chinese goods.
Improved relations, led by NBA China CEO Michael Ma, have paved the way for a multiyear deal to host annual pre-season games in Macau over five years.
Xi highlighted concerns over tightened U.S. national security controls on exports to China, viewing them as efforts to contain Chinese development.