G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage

In diplomacy, even short words matter. And with a brief Truth Social post, President Donald Trump may have revealed his approach to the U.S.-China relationship — to the delight of reputation-conscious Beijing but to the worries of U.

China's Xi seeks to boost investment, expand economic ties with Russia

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sought to expand mutual investment with Russia and affirmed Beijing's commitment to advance ties despite "turbulent" external conditions, Chinese state media reported.

China backs off chip export ban that could have shut down global auto plants

China has agreed to allow the export of chips critical to auto production, averting widespread shutdowns that had been predicted by the industry.

Trump said Taiwan "never came up" in meeting with China's Xi: "They know the consequences" of military action

In an exclusive 60 Minutes interview with Norah O'Donnell, President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the consequences of taking military action against Taiwan.

China's military build-up demands response, Australia defence minister says

Australia's defence force operations to protect its sea trade routes, including through the South China Sea, are becoming more risky as Beijing undertakes the "biggest military build-up in the world today",

How China and Taiwan are Preparing for War

Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are girding for would be the most difficult seaborne invasion since World War II.

Trump says China’s Xi assured him he won’t take action on Taiwan while Trump is president

U.S. officials have long been concerned about the possibility of China using military force against Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.
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