US-China relations
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
Chinese hackers accessed government emails, Microsoft says
Microsoft did not say which organizations or governments had been affected, but added that the hacking group involved primarily targets entities in Western Europe.
Israeli witness against Biden: US gov't is hunting me down
Dr. Gal Luft insists the charges made against him are entirely false and issued new allegations of corruption against US President Joe Biden.
Chinese spy balloon used US tech to spy on Americans
US defense and intelligence agencies found that the Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US this year had been equipped with American tech.
US Coast Guard ship transited Taiwan Strait after Blinken's China visit -US Navy
The strait, which separates China from the democratically governed island of Taiwan, is a frequent source of tension as Beijing steps up its political and military pressure.
Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China, may meet Xi Jinping
Chinese readout of Sunday's meetings described it as constructive but made clear that Taiwan is the most important issue, and a potentially dangerous one.
Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough
There is an expectation Blinken's visit will pave the way for more bilateral meetings in coming months.
Bill Gates to meet China's President Xi in Beijing - state media
Gates stepped down from Microsoft's board in 2020 to focus on philanthropic works related to global health, education and climate change.
Saudi Arabia, China undermine US influence in Middle East - analysis
China has been ramping up its economic, diplomatic and military activities, encouraged by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
27-year-old Chinese tourist dies after disappearing at popular South Carolina beach
Visiting from abroad, the deceased was not identified at the time reports were released.
US limits exports to flight schools, others for training Chinese military pilots
The listed companies are restricted from receiving US exports for other activities deemed contrary to US interests, including acquiring US items for China’s military modernization.