U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday, calls that come as frustration builds in the White House over North Korea's nuclear program and overcapacity in the steel market.

China calls the move a "serious political and military provocation."

The U.S. announces $1.42 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the first such sales under Trump.

Sanctions plan aimed at urging Beijing to raise pressure on Pyongyang over missiles.

Rating from the agency that downgraded China’s sovereign credit rating in May will put infrastructure lender on par with World Bank.

Trump and Moon expect to discuss North Korea's nuclear program, China's role in the region and THAAD missile defense system.

The joint military exercises by Australia and the U.S. aims at sending a message both to allies and potential foes, including China.

China's top economic official tried to quell fears surging debt might threaten growth, saying Tuesday financial risks are "generally under control" and Beijing can achieve this year's development targets.

President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with China over its inaction on North Korea and bilateral trade issues and is now considering possible trade actions against Beijing.

China's military on Wednesday launched a new type of domestically-built destroyer, state media said, the latest addition to the country's rapidly expanding navy.