US CHINA RELATIONS

May 26 2026POLITICS

Big Powers, Big Questions at Singapore’s Defence Talks

This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r

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May 22 2026POLITICS

President Trump’s Call to Taiwan Sparks China’s Frown

The U. S. president announced he would speak with Taiwan’s leader, a first for any American chief executive. This move could strain U. S. –China ties and trigger more military drills near the island. Taiwan welcomed the idea, but no time was set. China warned that such a call would send “wrong sign

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy Over War: How the U. S. -China Meeting Could Change Iran’s Future

China’s relationship with Iran isn’t just about oil deals or trade—it’s a complex game where Beijing uses Tehran as a pawn in its bigger strategy. While China pretends to play peacekeeper, it quietly fuels Iran’s military and crackdowns. Reports show China has supplied Iran’s Revolutionary Guards wi

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Big Money and Hidden Players in Argentina’s River Project

Argentina is about to pick a company to manage the Paraná River for 25 years, a deal worth up to $10 billion. This waterway is key for moving most of the country’s farm goods to global markets. The race is tight between two groups: one led by Jan De Nul from Belgium, which already runs the river, an

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

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May 16 2026POLITICS

What really happened when the US leader visited China

The trip was supposed to make headlines, but ended up showing how little actually changed between the two biggest economies. Both sides talked about Taiwan, Iran, and trade, yet no clear steps came out of the meeting. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, so some expected Beijing to help calm tensions.

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security, and Politics

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T

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May 13 2026POLITICS

What the U. S. and China really plan to talk about in Beijing

Leadership meetings always come with mixed signals. When the U. S. president lands in China this week, the official line says trade and security will top the agenda. Yet behind the red carpets, the two sides are quietly wrestling with an old question: how much oil keeps a war alive? China buys Iran

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May 11 2026POLITICS

South Korea Set for China‑US Trade Talks

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will head a delegation to South Korea for trade talks with U. S. counterparts on May 12‑13, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The meetings aim to build on agreements made in earlier talks and a 2023 summit in Busan, where leaders of both countries discussed key ec

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