Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China
President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.
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Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump
China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of UkraineXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday ahead of the Russian presiden…
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump’s visit closely.
Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.
Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but w…
Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy
Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stageAsked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist jailed in Hong Ko…
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.