Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new joint arrangement reached by Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams, Xinhua reported, after a series of consultations including recent meetings in New York and a two-month extension of the trade truce. The development adds to diplomatic efforts to manage economic disputes through dialogue and appears consistent with a potential thaw rather than renewed escalation. A prediction market (platform for trading event outcomes) tracking Alibaba’s potential removal from the Chinese Military Companies list by June 30, 2027, currently prices the outcome at 24% YES and fluctuated around the announcement. Observers say improved U.S.-China relations could raise the likelihood of Alibaba’s removal, although confidence may also depend on the credibility of the source. Markets are watching for announcements from the Pentagon or U.S. Department of Defense, as well as further trade agreements or diplomatic engagements. Any escalation or new evidence of military links could weaken expectations for removal.