US-China relations
Indian-American Scholar Ashley Tellis Released on Bond in Classified Document Retention Case
Oct 24, 2025 10:36 am CST
Indian-American foreign policy expert Ashley Tellis has been granted pre-trial release in a case involving the alleged retention of over 1,000 pages of classified documents. The 64-year-old scholar, known for his expertise on South Asian affairs and work with prestigious Washington think tanks, faces charges of unlawfully possessing national defense information but denies any connection to espionage or sharing classified material with China. His legal team emphasizes his lifelong commitment to American security interests as he awaits his November 4 hearing under home confinement.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
US-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Threatens 155% Tariff and Beijing Warns of Retaliation
Oct 23, 2025 02:12 pm CST
Amid escalating trade tensions, China has warned the US to correct its approach after President Trump threatened a 155% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1. Chinese Consul General Xu Wei emphasized Beijing's preference for dialogue but readiness to respond if necessary, while suggesting that cooperation between China and India could be beneficial as geopolitical dynamics shift.
Trump Suggests Xi Jinping Could Significantly Influence Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts
Oct 23, 2025 06:32 am CST
President Donald Trump has indicated that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert considerable influence over Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations, ahead of US-China talks in South Korea. Despite personal diplomatic efforts with Putin, Trump expressed frustration with the lack of progress and recently canceled a planned meeting with the Russian leader in Hungary, calling it potentially a "wasted meeting."
China's Economic Growth Declines to 4.8% Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Domestic Consumption Challenges
Oct 20, 2025 01:44 pm CST
China's economic growth has fallen to 4.8% in Q3 2025, the lowest rate in a year, as the country faces heightened trade tensions with the US and persistent domestic consumer weakness. This economic slowdown comes as Chinese officials prepare for critical trade talks with US representatives and a key Communist Party meeting focusing on the next five-year economic development plan, with Beijing increasingly pressured to shift from export dependency toward domestic consumption-driven growth.
Trump Calls for End to Ukraine War Following Productive Meeting with Zelensky at White House
Oct 18, 2025 10:14 am CST
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, urging an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict by suggesting both sides "stop where they are." After their extended discussions, Trump emphasized the need to halt bloodshed while Zelensky acknowledged the importance of achieving a ceasefire before negotiations. The meeting occurred shortly after Trump's conversation with Putin, highlighting his ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve international tensions.
China's Growing Nuclear Arsenal: Potential for Taiwan Strait Blackmail Following Russia's Ukraine Playbook
Oct 15, 2025 11:42 pm CST
China's expanding nuclear capabilities, including its newly developed "nuclear triad," raise concerns about potential nuclear blackmail tactics in a Taiwan conflict scenario. Military experts warn Beijing may adopt Russia's Ukraine playbook of nuclear threats to deter Western intervention, potentially altering US defense calculations regarding Taiwan.
China Defies Trump's 100% Tariff Threat: Escalating Trade Tensions and Rare Earth Dispute
Oct 13, 2025 01:07 am CST
China refuses to back down against President Trump's threatened 100% tariffs, declaring it's "not afraid" of a trade war. The dispute centers on China's rare earth export restrictions, with both nations accusing each other of violating their trade truce. Vice President JD Vance defends the US position while China calls for negotiation over threats, highlighting the critical role of rare earth minerals in global supply chains and national security.
Trump's Bilateral Dealmaking Strategy Faces Critical Test as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Oct 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump's one-on-one trade negotiation approach with China faces a serious challenge as both nations escalate export controls and tariff threats. Following China's new restrictions on rare earth exports, Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, sending markets tumbling just weeks before a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping that could determine the economic relationship between the world's largest economies.
China Accuses US of "Double Standards" After Trump Announces 100% Tariff Increase
Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST
China has responded to President Trump's announcement of a 100 percent tariff increase by accusing the United States of "double standards." The escalation follows Trump's claim that China imposed "aggressive" export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, further straining bilateral trade relations and potentially jeopardizing an upcoming meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping.