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America’s record services surplus and China’s quiet AI exports tell adifferent story than tariff politics On the morning of 14 May 2026, Xi Jinping and...

Trump Xi Summit Disappoints Markets as China Stocks Fall

Chinese financial markets declined after a closely watched summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended without major economic...

Britain and China Seek Stronger Relations Ahead of Key Diplomatic Challenges

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to visit China in early June as London and Beijing attempt to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties...

Why Growing United States China Cooperation Could Reshape the Global Order

Recent meetings between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have revived debate about whether the world is moving toward a...

Trump and Xi Agree Iran Must Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

United States President Donald Trump said he reached agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons...

Understanding the Thucydides Trap in United States China Relations

During recent talks in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly asked United States President Donald Trump whether the two countries could avoid what is...

Trump and Xi Focus on Trade Stability While China Raises Iran and Taiwan Concerns

United States President Donald Trump concluded his final round of discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing while attempting to present the visit...

AI Sovereignty and the New Cold War: Why Nations Are Racing for ‘Sovereign AI’

A New Arms Race When US President Donald Trump arrives in China on May 14 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he does so...

Why China Introduced a Zero-Tariff Policy for Egyptian Goods

China's move to exempt Egyptian imports from customs duties (zero-tariff policy), which began in May 2026 as part of its Belt and Road Initiative,...

What Chinese Intelligence Circles Are Saying About Trump’s China Visit

Analyses by Chinese think tanks and intelligence agencies, based on political developments in May 2026, indicate a cautious and pragmatic view of US President...

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