US-China relations
Trump Urges Japanese PM to Avoid Taiwan Provocations Following Xi Jinping Call
Nov 27, 2025 08:23 am CST
US President Donald Trump reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's status following a separate call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This diplomatic exchange highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Taiwan's sovereignty and the delicate balance of power in East Asian relations.
Xi Jinping and Trump Discuss Taiwan, Trade, and Ukraine in Strategic Phone Call
Nov 25, 2025 02:42 am CST
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a significant phone call addressing Taiwan tensions, trade agreements, and the Ukraine conflict while confirming mutual state visits for 2026. The conversation builds on recent diplomatic progress made during their October meeting in South Korea, where preliminary agreements on tariffs, rare earth minerals, and agricultural exports were established between the world's two largest economies.
China's Strategic Weapons Testing During India-Pakistan Conflict: US Commission Findings Reveal Military Opportunism
Nov 22, 2025 01:04 pm CST
A US bipartisan commission report reveals that China opportunistically used the May 2023 India-Pakistan conflict as a real-world testing ground for its advanced weapons systems, including the HQ-9 air defence system and J-10 fighter aircraft. The report also details China's subsequent attempts to leverage these demonstrations to boost international weapons sales and undermine competitors through disinformation campaigns targeting French Rafale jets.
FBI Director Kash Patel's Secret China Visit to Address Fentanyl Crisis Following Trump-Xi Agreement
Nov 10, 2025 01:23 pm CST
FBI Director Kash Patel conducted an unannounced trip to Beijing to discuss fentanyl control and law enforcement issues, following the recent US-China presidential summit where tariffs were reduced after reaching consensus on combating the opioid crisis. This diplomatic engagement represents a significant step in bilateral relations as both countries work to address the deadly synthetic drug responsible for numerous American overdose deaths.
Trump Urges Xi Jinping to Free Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai During High-Stakes Meeting
Nov 06, 2025 11:36 am CST
During a recent high-level meeting in South Korea, US President Donald Trump directly appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. The 77-year-old founder of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily has been held in solitary confinement for over 1,700 days while facing national security charges in a case that has become symbolic of China's crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong.
Trump Describes Xi Jinping's Officials as "Scared" During Bilateral Meeting, Wishes for Similar Cabinet Discipline
Nov 06, 2025 02:22 am CST
During a White House breakfast with Republican senators, President Trump recounted his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting the strict discipline of Chinese officials and expressing admiration for their formal demeanor. The commentary comes despite Trump's own cabinet meetings being characterized by displays of loyalty, with former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki describing them as "sycophantic."
The Busan Summit: Redefining US-China Relations in a New Era of Strategic Partnership
Nov 03, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Busan signals a potentially transformative shift in global power dynamics. What Trump enthusiastically framed as a "G2" summit has yielded not only a significant trade truce but raised profound questions about the emergence of "Chimerica" - a bilateral condominium that could reshape international relations through a new power-sharing arrangement between Washington and Beijing.
China's Manufacturing Expansion Slows in October Amid Rising Trade Uncertainties
Nov 03, 2025 04:23 pm CST
China's manufacturing sector showed weaker-than-expected growth in October, with the RatingDog PMI dropping to 50.6 from 51.2 in September. Export orders declined at the fastest rate since May, reflecting increased trade tensions before the recent US-China agreement. Despite the slowdown, employment creation reached its highest pace in over two years, offering some positive economic indicators amid growing concerns about China's economic momentum.
Trump Acknowledges Mutual US-China Threats While Pushing for Global Denuclearisation
Nov 03, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump recognizes the US as a threat to China while discussing nuclear arsenals and calling for denuclearisation efforts. Despite competitive relations, he advocates cooperation between the nations while addressing concerns about China's growing nuclear capabilities and leverage in rare earth minerals essential for American technology and defense industries.
Pentagon Chief Pledges US Technology Support to Counter China's Maritime Aggression in Southeast Asia
Nov 02, 2025 12:16 am CST
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has committed to sharing US technological capabilities with Southeast Asian allies to counter China's increasing "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea. During meetings in Kuala Lumpur with ASEAN defense ministers and key allies, Hegseth proposed building shared maritime domain awareness systems while emphasizing America's commitment to ensuring regional partners are not alone when facing territorial provocations from Beijing.