international order
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.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Warns Against Cold War Mentality at UN General Assembly Amid US-China Tensions
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 am CST
At the UN General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech warning against unilateralism and Cold War thinking, defending multilateralism and free trade in what appeared to be criticism of US policies. Without directly mentioning President Trump, Li positioned China as a defender of global order while addressing concerns about international rules being challenged and disrupted in today's turbulent world.
Macron Rejects "Survival Of Fittest" In Global Politics, Calls For "Restoring Spirit Of Cooperation" At UN Address
Sep 24, 2025 10:11 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday against allowing an approach of "survival of the fittest" to take hold in international relations as he addressed the UN General Assembly.
Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance
Sep 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.