China
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Trump and Xi hold high-stakes summit in Beijing to stabilize relations
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have commenced a two-day summit in Beijing to address critical trade, AI, and security tensions.
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U.S. Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Ban Chinese-Linked Vehicles as North American Trade Policy Diverges
As U.S. lawmakers introduce the Connected Vehicle Security Act to shield the American market from Chinese-made vehicles, Canada’s recent tariff reduction and trade deal with Beijing create a widening policy divide in North America.
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Trump-Xi Summit: Beijing Seeks Strategic Edge Amid Iran Crisis
As President Donald Trump heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit, China is leveraging its critical mineral dominance and the ongoing Iran conflict to pressure the U.S. on Taiwan and trade policy.
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Chinese Auto Innovation Surges as Beijing Auto Show Defines New Era
The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition has concluded with a staggering display of 1,451 vehicles, signaling a massive shift in global automotive dominance.
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Taiwanese President’s Eswatini Trip Sparks Diplomatic Row
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te successfully visited Eswatini using the King’s private aircraft after Beijing allegedly pressured multiple nations to block his original flight path.
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Taiwanese Diplomatic Isolation as a Blueprint for Coercion
Taiwan’s president postponed an Eswatini visit after regional powers revoked flight permits, signaling a deepening trend of authoritarian diplomatic isolation.
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Taiwanese Diplomatic Isolation Efforts Escalate Amid Global Shifts
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s African visit was abruptly canceled following coordinated pressure on transit nations, highlighting intensifying geopolitical stakes.
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Xi Jinping Pivots on Strait of Hormuz as Iran Strategy Collapses
Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a strategic retreat following the collapse of Iranian military capacity.
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Trump Claims Xi ‘Happy’ About Hormuz, Hints at China Meeting
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping is “very happy” the Strait of Hormuz is opening, amid rising tensions and his own threats to Iran. He anticipates meeting Xi in China.
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Beijing’s Two-Pronged Strategy: Influence and AI Ascendancy?
China is employing information warfare and assertive diplomacy amid growing AI capabilities, challenging the existing global order and raising concerns about human rights.
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Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China’s once-largest property developer, has pleaded guilty to fraud and bribery charges in a Shenzhen court, marking a definitive end to his corporate reign.
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Zimbabwe’s Mineral Export Ban Reshapes Ties with China
Zimbabwe has enforced a strict ban on raw mineral exports to force local processing, signaling a pivot from extraction-led partnerships toward high-value industrialization.
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Beijing Unveils 10-Point Plan to Ease Taiwan Curbs
Beijing has announced 10 new measures aimed at easing restrictions on tourism, food imports, and cultural exchanges with Taiwan, following high-level talks with the KMT opposition.
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Beijing Unveils Taiwan Incentives After KMT Leader Visit
China has announced a series of trade and travel incentives for Taiwan following a high-profile visit by KMT leader Cheng Li-wun to meet President Xi Jinping.
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Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Lead in Rare Beijing Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping held historic talks with Taiwan’s KMT chair Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, marking a significant shift in cross-strait diplomacy amid regional instability.