Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed improved ties with China as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated criticism of the South Asian nation over 'excess profits' from purchases of Russian oil. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/20/asia-pacific/politics/modi-china-bessent-india-families/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #wangyi #china #narendramodi #india #us #scottbessent #brics #mukeshambani #russia #oil

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely after having his first face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Malaysia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/11/world/politics/xi-trump-summit-likely/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #china #donaldtrump #xijinping #marcorubio #wangyi #trade #tariffs

Japan’s foreign minister urged his Chinese counterpart to ensure Japanese companies have access to rare earths and expressed concern about Chinese military activity close to Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/10/japan/japan-china-rare-earths-magnets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #chinajapanrelations #takeshiiwaya #wangyi