US-China relations
Putin suggests meeting with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war resolution - report
This comes as Trump and Zelensky publicly criticize the other's decisions, with Trump claiming that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war, and probably never did.'
Trump aims to leverage US aircraft-part exports to China in trade negotiations, sources say
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue following Xi-Trump summit in Washington
US weighs secure AI base in Israel’s Negev to counter China - report
Project Spire would be the first node in a network of hardened AI bases, allowing American companies and allied researchers to collaborate inside secure perimeters governed by strict US standards.
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
Beijing is waiting and wondering what comes next, much like Sparta did prior to the outbreak of war in 431 BCE.
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
Beijing has been treading carefully in the region. It doesn’t want to be involved in conflict. Let’s examine five reasons the US-China meetings matter for the region.
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.
Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says
Last year, President Donald Trump signed a bill that required the Pentagon to come up with a plan by 2027 for ending reliance on China, Russia, and other adversaries for the technology.
Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge
The war in Iran is weighing on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.
Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge
New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.
Trump's Iran strategy: Not narcissism, but a blueprint against China - opinion
Why President Trump’s moves against Iran reflect a coherent global strategy, not political whim
Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship
"We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don’t know, but I was a little surprised," Trump said during an interview with CNBC.
