In the joint declaration, China and Pakistan stressed that Afghan territory should not be used by militant organisations to threaten neighbouring countries or regional interests.
China and Russia highlighted mechanisms as important channels for pursuing a political settlement and supporting long-term stability in Afghanistan.
The $17 billion figure does not include the soybean purchase commitments China made in October 2025, the White House said.
While the meeting produced a calmer tone and modest commercial agreements, key disputes over trade, technology and regional influence remain largely unsettled.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to intensify its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Some observers say China's energetic Middle East diplomacy is more theatre than statecraft.
The U.S. Treasury Department said Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, were targeted in a bid to damage Moscow's ability to fund its war...
Putin "highly praised" North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine and said the two countries' relations are "special ones of trust, friendship and alliance", KCNA added.
Putin later thanked Kim for his soldiers' courageous fighting in the war in Ukraine during a bilateral meeting at China's State Guesthouse.
The summit will feature Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to China in more than seven years as the two neighbours work on further defusing...
More than 30 nations have expressed interest in participating in the BRICS, either as full members or partners.
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