Heavy rainfall has led to 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather, with President Xi Jinping urging authorities to keep people safe.

The Trump administration reportedly blocked Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from a New York stopover after China's objections, aiming to avoid disrupting trade talks and a potential summit. Critics fear this signals a softening US stance on Taiwan to appease China,

Heavy rains in Beijing resulted in 30 fatalities and forced the relocation of over 80,000 residents. The affected regions, including Beijing's northern districts and surrounding provinces, have experienced significant property losses.

Last week too, Donald Trump said he was considering the visit following an official invitation by China's Xi Jinping

At least 30 people have died in Beijing as northern China experiences days of heavy rains and flooding Beijing weather authorities ended the city's rainstorm alert on Tuesday afternoon, but warned that more rain was forecast for Tuesday evening President Xi Jinping on Monday ordered "all-out" search and rescue efforts to prevent more casualties