US-China relations

"We Get Along Great": Trump Softens China Stance Ahead Of Xi Jinping's Visit

Unable to change Chinese behaviour, Trump has resorted to hospitality.

"Never Gotten Along Better": Trump On US-China Ties During State Dinner

Xi and Trump discussed tensions over Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence during business hours

'Xi understands how I feel': Trump says Taiwan not a major point of friction

Ping Ping, Fu Shuang: 2 Giant Pandas From China Arrive In US

The pandas will be hosted by Zoo Atlanta for the next 10 years.

‘US won't let India become next China’: Russian envoy claims ‘Freudian slip’ revealed Washington's concerns

The envoy’s remarks come as India faces US pressure over its purchase of Russian crude oil, especially after the Graham Act was signed into law.

Panda-monium: When diplomacy goes to the dogs, horses, and elephants

Get ready, Atlanta! Two charming giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will be gracing the zoo with their presence this Monday, thanks to a decade-long conservation agreement. This unique event reflects the tradition of panda diplomacy, which has played a pivotal role in fostering international friendships. The nuances of this approach reveal essential lessons in both diplomacy and environmental conservation.

A red carpet, a fragile truce & US-China stability

US To Sell Weapons To China? Ambassador Says Trump Made Offer To Xi

Trump made the remark when the two leaders were discussing US arms sale to Taiwan.

China cuts tariffs on US farm goods, but keeps soybeans on the other side

In a significant move, China has announced plans to lower tariffs on a variety of US agricultural products, while keeping the 10% tariff on soybeans intact. The revised list highlights items like corn, wheat, vegetable oils, and dairy. This action comes in the wake of discussions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

Trump-Xi 'stalemate' summit a glitzy gift to China

China Cuts Tariffs On US Farm Goods, But Soybeans Remain Excluded From Relief

China’s Grey-Zone Maritime Pressure: Research fleet tests Taiwan

‘No resolution without Tibet’: Tibetan parl calls China's Ladakh claims 'baseless'

SK Hynix's US plant comes with a China condition

Taiwan in the crosshairs? US Army unveils new strategy to counter China

The US Army is implementing a novel operational strategy aimed at addressing possible conflict scenarios with China. This strategy prioritizes long-range precision strikes and bolstering military bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It stresses decentralized supply chain management and the enhancement of air and missile defense systems to protect American forces while underscoring the importance of regional alliances and logistics in upcoming missions.

Russia sold Alaska for peanuts. Now it guards America against Moscow

In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million, reflecting strategic concerns. The decision stemmed from fears of potential conflict with Britain during the Crimean War. Subsequent discoveries of natural resources transformed Alaska's economic importance significantly over the years. Alaska emerged as a crucial military platform for the United States against the Russian Far East.