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.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a state banquet with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis

A giant screen at a shopping area shows news footage of national flags of China and the United States during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 14, 2026.

Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology


Tiananmen Square anniversary: Tensions in the new era - analysis

The crushing of any critique of the government is part of China’s shifting stance on many issues.

 Police detain a woman who holds placards to promote knee maintenance in downtown Hong Kong on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Beijing Tiananmen Square crackdown, near the location where the candlelight vigil is usually held, in Hong Kong, China June 4, 2023.

Chinese warship meets US destroyer in Taiwan Strait, military says

US and Canadian navies were conducting a joint exercise in the strait, which separates the island of Taiwan and China, when the Chinese ship cut in front.

 U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon sails alongside the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal during Surface Action Group operations as a part of exercise “Noble Wolverine" in the South China Sea May 30, 2023.

China's snub of US military leader highlights escalation risk

A senior US defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that since 2021 China had declined or not responded to over a dozen requests to talk with the Pentagon.

China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 2, 2023.

US defense chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

One of the thorniest security issues between the two superpowers is over the future of Taiwan, a self-governing territory which Beijing wants to bring under its rule.

 IISS Director-General and Chief Executive John Chipman leads U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to his seat at the First Plenary Session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023.

Chinese agent or private eye? Ex-NY cop's 'Fox Hunt' trial kicks off

Lawyers for Zhu and Zheng, both Chinese citizens and New York City residents, said their clients did not know they were working for China's government.

 Zhu Yong exits the Brooklyn federal courthouse during a break from his trial on charges related to a global repatriation campaign by Chinese law enforcement known as ‘Operation Fox Hunt,’ in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., May 31, 2023.

China declines US request for a meeting between defense chiefs

Rising tensions between the nations meant that the prospect of a meeting was closely watched by security forces.

 China declines US request for a meeting between defense chiefs

China fails, bans American-made Micron chips due to 'security risks'

The larger chunk of Micron's products flowing into China are being purchased by non-Chinese firms for use in products manufactured there, analysts say.

 A smartphone with a displayed Micron logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023

TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban

On Wednesday, following the governor's signing of the law, Knudsen, who, like Gianforte, is a Republican, called TikTok "a Chinese Communist Party spying tool that poses a threat to every Montanan."

 A woman holds a smartphone as a TikTok logo is displayed behind in this picture illustration.

EU and US to pledge joint action over China concerns

They aim to cooperate on efforts to counter foreign manipulation of information, including "China's amplification of Russian disinformation narratives about the war" in Ukraine and other issues.

 European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen delivers state of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 14, 2022.

EU plans to tweak China policy but keep balanced approach

"It is obvious that in recent years the rivalry aspect has become more important. However, we must continue to engage with China. First, because of its influence in the world."

 European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen delivers state of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 14, 2022.