US-China tensions
Trump's Cryptic Warning to Xi Jinping: Consequences Await If China Invades Taiwan
Nov 03, 2025 12:58 am CST
President Donald Trump revealed in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands there would be serious consequences for invading Taiwan, though he refused to explicitly state if the US would defend the island. The two leaders, meeting face-to-face for the first time in six years, focused on easing trade tensions while avoiding the contentious Taiwan issue, which remains a flashpoint in US-China relations despite America's longstanding policy of recognizing Beijing while supplying Taiwan with defensive weapons.
President Trump Meets Japan's First Female PM Takaichi: Strengthening US-Japan Alliance Amid Asian Trade Negotiations
Oct 28, 2025 12:14 pm CST
President Trump's meeting with Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a significant diplomatic engagement focused on securing $550 billion in Japanese investment and critical minerals agreements. The Tokyo visit, part of Trump's broader Asia tour, showcases strengthening US-Japan relations while addressing regional economic challenges ahead of crucial talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says He's Disappointed By China Chip Curbs
Sep 18, 2025 02:41 am CST
The CEO of Nvidia, which faces tight restrictions on selling its chips to China amid the US-China battle over trade and tech, said he's disappointed about the situation.