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Diplomacy or ‘diplotainment’? Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington

Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for important discussions regarding trade relations and artificial intelligence advancements. Both leaders emphasized maintaining healthy competition to avoid conflict, especially concerning Taiwan. Discussions also touched upon the ongoing war in Iran and China's role in the peace process. The two sides agreed to…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Trump gives Xi rare planeside welcome with 30m red carpet; trade truce extended

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington to meet US President Donald Trump as part of a three-day event. During the visit, they are extending their trade truce until January 10 to allow further negotiations. The leaders will discuss a variety of topics, including trade, artificial intelligence, and tensions over…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine, says Nato

Communique highlights concerns over Beijing’s nuclear arsenal and space capabilities

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024

NATO allies accuse China of 'enabling' Russia's war in Ukraine

NATO allies on Wednesday accused China of aiding Russia's war in Ukraine by "enabling" Moscow to build the bombs and missiles it uses in its offensive. China denied the claims and warned NATO against “provoking" a confrontation.

France 24 · Jul 11, 2024

NATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine

In its most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies have called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over China’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked

The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip shows the Biden administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be seen.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2023

Blinken due on rare Beijing visit in bid to lower temperature

BEIJING - Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Sunday for the highest-level trip by a US official in nearly five years as the rival powers look to lower the temperature after soaring tensions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

Balloon bursts hopes for end to spiraling US-China tensions

Monday was supposed to be a day of modest hope in the U.S.-China relationship

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023