Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Read full article: Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relationsThe leaders of Britain and China have called for a โcomprehensive strategic partnershipโ to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty.
UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Read full article: UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with TrumpU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States.
Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks
Read full article: Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talksCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says some of U.S. President Donald Trumpโs threats should be viewed as prepositioning before negotiations to renew the countries' free trade pact.
Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties
Read full article: Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair tiesJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure.
China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump's shifting trade policy could disrupt deal
Read full article: China meets initial soybean purchase goal, but Trump's shifting trade policy could disrupt dealThe Trump administration says China has fulfilled its initial commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans, but itโs not clear if the trade agreement announced in October can withstand President Donald Trumpโs ever-shifting trade policy as American farmers are still dealing with high production costs.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Read full article: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm productsCanada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction
Read full article: Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade frictionA survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China has found that U.S. businesses are more concerned about the country's slowing economy than trade friction.
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Read full article: Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical mineralsA bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals.
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
Read full article: Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggressionJapan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against Chinaโs growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters.
Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industry
Read full article: Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industryLawyers for Nexperia and its Chinese owners have faced off in an Amsterdam courtroom over alleged corporate mismanagement.
Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Read full article: Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark CarneyCanada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
Read full article: Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over GreenlandA top Danish official says a โfundamental disagreementโ over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation
Read full article: Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperationSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic security, defense and the search for Korean forced laborers' remains.
Hong Kong court hears arguments on sentencing of former publisher Jimmy Lai; no decision yet
Read full article: Hong Kong court hears arguments on sentencing of former publisher Jimmy Lai; no decision yetA Hong Kong court on Monday heard arguments about the sentence for pro-democracy media founder Jimmy Lai in a landmark national security case.
More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
Read full article: More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week endsA week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements.
Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes
Read full article: Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakesPresident Donald Trumpโs plan to control Venezuela's oil industry and counter China's influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing.
After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
Read full article: After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialismPresident Donald Trump hasnโt minced words about the larger message heโs trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolรกs Maduro.
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system
Read full article: North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons systemNorth Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the countryโs nuclear war deterrent.
South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan
Read full article: South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over TaiwanSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has begun his visit to China as Beijing aims to strengthen ties amid heightened tensions with Japan over Taiwan.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
Read full article: After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy projectPresident Donald Trump declared Saturdayโs military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolรกs Maduro a major success.
Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained
Read full article: Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strainedPresident Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States this year.
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Read full article: Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administrationFarmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays
Read full article: China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidaysSurveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects.
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
Read full article: China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drillsChina's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."
Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges
Read full article: Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challengesSecretary of State Marco Rubio is hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administrationโs Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts.
Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
Read full article: Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense billThe Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing.
US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserveโs meeting on Wednesday
Read full article: US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserveโs meeting on WednesdayU.S. stocks largely held in place as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about interest rates.
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Read full article: Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to ChinaPresident Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to โapproved customersโ in China.
Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
Read full article: Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterpartsSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have met their Australian counterparts for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering Chinaโs increasing assertiveness in the region.
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Read full article: French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan MengFrench first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises.
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host Chinaโs Xi for a state visit later next year
Read full article: Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host Chinaโs Xi for a state visit later next yearPresident Donald Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host Chinaโs President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year.
US senators say Rubio told them Trumpโs Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'
Read full article: US senators say Rubio told them Trumpโs Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trumpโs approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a โwish listโ of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan.
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US
Read full article: Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the USWorld leaders are arriving for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global agenda.
White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
Read full article: White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20The White House has hit out at South Africaโs leader for "running his mouth" over the United Statesโ boycott of this weekendโs Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.
Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump
Read full article: Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and TrumpLeaders and delegates from the worldโs richest nations and top developing countries are gathering this weekend for the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, an event overshadowed by the boycott of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.
Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access
Read full article: Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral accessChinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve Chinaโs access to critical minerals.
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
Read full article: Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defendersPresident Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep_ Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her โWacky Marjorieโ and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms โif the right person runs.โ.
USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
Read full article: USDA data casts doubt on China's soybean purchase promises touted by TrumpNew data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month.
Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship
Read full article: Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault shipChina has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076.
China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
Read full article: China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visitSpanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation.
China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs
Read full article: China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffsChina says it's making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping negotiated steps to ease a trade war.
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke
Read full article: President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebukePresident Donald Trump celebrated his economic achievements on the anniversary of his election victory.
Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Read full article: Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting TrumpJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities
Read full article: Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilitiesU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Koreaโs plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats.
G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
Read full article: G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggagePresident Donald Trump has suggested his outlook to the U.S.-China relationship with a six-word post on Truth Social.
Trump's testing plans for US nuclear weapons won't include explosions, energy secretary says
Read full article: Trump's testing plans for US nuclear weapons won't include explosions, energy secretary saysEnergy Secretary Chris Wright says that new tests of the U.S. nuclear weapons system ordered up by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions.
Trump says China's Xi has assured him that he won't take action on Taiwan during Republican's term
Read full article: Trump says China's Xi has assured him that he won't take action on Taiwan during Republican's termPresident Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office.
South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talks
Read full article: South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talksSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to make greater efforts to convince North Korea to return to talks.
Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI development
Read full article: Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI developmentSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia plans to supply its graphics processing units for projects with the South Korean businesses and government to advance the countryโs artificial intelligence infrastructure and technologies.
China's factory activity contracts for 7th month, reflecting tariffs pressure on trade
Read full article: China's factory activity contracts for 7th month, reflecting tariffs pressure on tradeChina has reported its factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in October, reflecting pressure from higher U.S. tariffs and sluggish domestic demand.
China's Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump snubs major summit
Read full article: China's Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump snubs major summitChinese leader Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific leaders his country would help to defend global free trade as U.S. President Donald Trump snubbed an annual economic regional forum.
Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade war
Read full article: Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade warAfter months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
Read full article: China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders.
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
Read full article: Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 yearsPresident Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South AfricansPresident Donald Trump's administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans.
Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
Read full article: Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South KoreaPresident Donald Trump said he has decided to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curbing fentanyl trafficking.
White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Read full article: White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South KoreaThe Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.
The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump says
Read full article: The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says the United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
Read full article: South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summitSouth Koreaโs new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines.
US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans
Read full article: US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeansThe United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea.
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
Read full article: China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pactChina has signed an expanded free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments
Read full article: Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investmentsPresident Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier.
Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li
Read full article: Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier LiAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australiaโs critical-minerals deal with the United States during a โpositiveโ meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Read full article: For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truckPresident Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
