The United States has added three of China’s most prominent companies — Alibaba, BYD and Baidu — to its list of entities identified as supporting China’s military, a move that could further strain relations between the world’s two largest economies. Read More: Alibaba launches AI export platform for SMEs at Sialkot summit The designation was announced […]
US-China relations
US CEOs push business diplomacy during Beijing visit
Senior executives from major American companies joined diplomatic and commercial engagements in Beijing as part of a broader US business delegation that accompanied President Donald Trump during his visit to China. Chief executives from firms including aviation, technology, finance and commodities sectors held meetings with Chinese regulators and senior officials in an effort to advance […]
Taiwan responds to Trump remarks on independence
Taiwan has responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the island’s independence, reaffirming its position as a sovereign democratic state. During his visit to Beijing, Trump said US policy toward Taiwan had not changed but signalled opposition to any formal move by Taiwan toward declaring independence from China. He also questioned the […]
Key moments from US presidential visits to China
US President Donald Trump’s recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has renewed attention on the long history of high-level US presidential visits to China, which have often been marked by breakthroughs, tensions and symbolic diplomacy. Read More: Trump arrives in Beijing for ‘superpower’ summit with Xi The relationship between the two countries was formally […]
Trump confirms Xi visit on Sept 24
US President Donald Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the White House on 24 September. The announcement followed a meeting between the two leaders where they discussed bilateral relations and extended mutual invitations. The planned visit highlights continued high-level engagement between the United States and China. According to reports, the invitation […]
US urges China to pressure Iran over Gulf tensions: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington wants China to pressure Iran to change its stance on the Gulf situation, amid ongoing regional tensions affecting global shipping routes. Speaking in an interview, Rubio stated that China should encourage Iran to step back from its current actions in the Gulf, arguing that it […]
Xi urges partnership over rivalry in Trump meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation between China and the United States during high-level talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, saying the two global powers should act as partners rather than rivals. President Trump is currently on a two-day official visit to China, where he was formally welcomed by Xi at […]
Trump, Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held delegation-level talks in Beijing during Trump’s two-day official visit to China, with both leaders emphasising diplomacy, trade and global stability as key priorities. Read More: Trump arrives in Beijing for ‘superpower’ summit with Xi President Trump arrived in Beijing and was formally welcomed by President Xi at the Great […]
Trump, Xi eye tariff cuts on $30bn trade
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss a limited tariff reduction framework covering around 30 billion dollars in bilateral trade. The proposal aims to ease trade barriers on non-sensitive goods while maintaining restrictions on sectors linked to national security. The talks are part of a broader effort to stabilise […]
Trump arrives in Beijing for China visit
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing on a two-day official visit to China. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng welcomed him upon arrival at the airport. The visit is seen as a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing key global and bilateral issues. According to US media reports, senior Chinese and American officials, including […]