US-China Relations

US-China Trade War: Can a ‘Reset’ Benefit the Trump Administration?

11 May 2025

On May 11, the highest authorities of the US and China held talks in Geneva to resume negotiations to ease the current trade war. The negotiations followed months of the imposition of tariffs and growing global economic uncertainty. President Donald Trump later hinted at a "total reset" of US-China relations....

Trump Declares ‘Total Reset’ in US-China Trade After Talks in Geneva

11 May 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" in the US-China trade relationship after significant talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The more than 10 hours long talks involved US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Although there was no official deal, both sides have decided to continue...

Trump Considers Lowering Tariffs to Secure TikTok Deal

27 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he might consider reducing tariffs on China to finalize a deal concerning the Chinese-owned social media platform, TikTok. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “With respect to TikTok, and China is going to have to play a role in that, possibly in the...

Trump to Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week

08 Feb 2025

Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs next week in a bid to equalize trade relations with international partners. The move, which he revealed during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to impact multiple sectors, including automobiles, steel, and pharmaceuticals. What...

US Faces Economic Risks in Three-Way Trade War

06 Feb 2025

The United States and China have entered a new phase of their ongoing trade war, with tariffs escalating and economic tensions rising. However, experts warn that the conflict may expand beyond China, potentially dragging Mexico and Canada into a three-way trade war that could significantly damage the US economy. Escalating...

China Urges Diplomacy With Rubio, Cites Constructive Relations In First Call Under Trump Presidency

25 Jan 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on Friday to his US counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a meeting that represents the first direct exchange between the two since the start of President Donald Trump's second term. In the telephone call, Wang underscored the significance of Sino-US ties saying that...

Xi Jinping Unlikely to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

13 Dec 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Although Xi received an invitation, two sources told agencies that he is not expected to participate. Chinese Officials to Represent Beijing However, China’s ambassador to the US and his spouse will attend the event,...

US-China Ties in Focus: Biden, Xi Stress Collaboration at APEC

17 Nov 2024

President Joe Biden met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday during the APEC summit in Peru. This marked their final meeting before Donald Trump assumes the presidency. Xi Stresses Cooperation Xi Jinping expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with the new Trump administration. He emphasized the need for communication, increased cooperation,...

Xi and Biden Warn Of ‘Turbulent Future’ Amid Trump’s Shadow At APEC Summit

16 Nov 2024

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden delivered stark warnings about a turbulent global future. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House imminent, both leaders highlighted growing economic and geopolitical challenges. Xi’s Warning Against Protectionism Xi Jinping expressed...

Chinese Internet Users Expect Strained US-China Relations Under Trump’s Second Term

08 Nov 2024

Following Donald Trump's decisive win in the U.S. presidential election, Chinese internet users expressed concerns about a potential increase in trade tensions between the U.S. and China. According to a Voice of America report, Trump had consistently vowed during his campaign to impose tariffs on Chinese goods ranging from 60...

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