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China’s Xi is Seizing the Moment while the US is in Transition
As Donald Trump’s re-election reignites global tensions, China is signalling its readiness to challenge US dominance, rallying the Global South and asserting its red lines.
Donald Trump takes cues from Washington DC pandas with cuddly approach to Xi Jinping
When Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived in Washington DC on Friday, they were given a heroes’ welcome...
Trump 2.0 is going well for China so far. But can the honeymoon last?
Donald Trump’s second term in office is getting off to a good start for China.
Beijing Worries About Americans Fleeing to RedNote From TikTok: Analysts
Donald Trump has extended the deadline on the TikTok ban by 75 days but is now pushing for 50 percent U.S. ownership—an unlikely scenario.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raises concerns over Beijing's coercion of Taiwan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised concerns over Beijing's coercion against Taiwan during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Focus Taiwan reported, citing the US Department of State.
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Political uncertainty to hinder Seoul's diplomacy toward Washington, Beijing as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump kicks off his second term in office Monday, Seoul is paying close attention to how U.S.-China strategic competition — a key variable in setting the coordinates for Korean diplomacy — will unfold.
As Washington Unveils Pandas, China Cracks Down on Their Biggest Fans
Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.
China Courts Middle East To Counter Trump’s Energy Strategy
China is responding to Trump's energy-centric executive actions with a global diplomatic blitz. China courts the Middle East without push back from Washington.
Trump 'unlikely to take the initiative to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip' with Beijing, Bonnie Glaser says
Trump term mean for Taiwan, especially with a Republican-controlled Congress? After Trump was elected in 2016, he initially tried to use Taiwan to gain leverage over Beijing. After taking a congratulatory call from then-Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen,
New pandas from China make their debut at National Zoo in Washington
Even with a new administration only a few days old, Washington's newest stars from China stole the spotlight on Friday when a pair of three-year-old giant pandas made their public debut at the National Zoo.
Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and Beijing said he told the known China hawk that the direction and tone of U.S.-China ties had been set by their leaders and he hoped Rubio would play a constructive role for the good of the people of both countries.
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Pandas, like Trump, are back in Washington
Move over President Trump -- the newest stars in Washington are two giant pandas who made their public debut on Friday in front of hundreds of adoring fans. The first pandas were sent to Washington as a gift in 1972,