Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.

China is now requiring permits for exports to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada of two additional chemicals used to make illegal drugs. The Commerce Ministry announced the new regulations ahead of

China said President Xi Jinping will travel to the US to meet President Donald Trump, a visit that comes with a one-year trade truce winding down.

Following the meeting in Beijing, China expanded its drug precursor export control list by adding three more chemical substances. Its National Narcotics Control Commission also issued a ​notice warning of eight chemicals that could be ​used to make synthetic drugs.

Ahead of a state dinner with President Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is courting global influence.

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - China's Xi Jinping is expected to press US President Donald Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under a 1982 joint statement during a visit to Washington this week,

China expelled two senior generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, over allegations of corruption and disloyalty. Their removal, approved by President Xi Jinping, reflects anti-corruption efforts within the PLA,

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. But he's hosting the leader of the world's most powerful communist country this week — Chinese President Xi Jinping.