US–China Summit: Xi Jinping began his first Washington visit in 11 years, with Trump staging a lavish welcome and both leaders stressing “healthy” competition and stable ties while trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran sit on the agenda. Trade Truce: The two sides agreed to extend the tariff pause by two months into January, keeping current tariff levels while negotiators work toward a longer deal. AI Guardrails: Xi said AI must stay under “human control,” while the US has floated a cross-border “notification mechanism” for AI incidents—yet no clear safeguards were announced. Agriculture Watch: Soybeans and cotton markets are waiting for clearer signals from US–China talks; farmers want China to honor purchase commitments and cut tariffs. Logistics & Trade Flows: Chinese ports logged a record-busy week, with container throughput rising year-on-year, pointing to continued export momentum. Digital Trade Push: China urged wider digital connectivity and governance to make trade freer, as Malaysia’s PM Anwar highlighted plans to protect local MSMEs from foreign e-commerce competition. Business & Industry: China’s EV makers keep racing on ultra-fast charging, while Malaysia and China also discussed infrastructure cooperation like the ECRL extension.