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China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, have been engaging in a tense competition for geopolitical, economic and tech supremacy.

China-U.S. Relations Are More Complicated Than a ‘Cold War,’ Experts Say

Scholar says two dangerous trends are emerging — one, framing everything in terms of security and, two, each side seeing the other as an ideological foe when it is not the case

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05 19, 2026 18:04 PM

Asian Allies Rush to Consult Trump After His China Visit

Leaders of Japan and South Korea press for details on the Sino-U.S. summit, highlighting fears of being bypassed in trans-Pacific strategic shifts

05 19, 2026 15:28 PM

Commentary: Inside China’s Evolving Anti-Sanctions Playbook

By officially shielding five petrochemical companies from American blacklists, Beijing signals the maturation of an institutional framework designed to combat unwarranted extraterritorial jurisdiction

05 19, 2026 09:00 AM

CX Daily: Beijing Summit Signals a Reset in U.S.-China Relations

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump seek to redefine relations through the lens of ‘constructive strategic stability’

05 18, 2026 15:01 PM

Opinion: Washington and Beijing Can Still Achieve Great Things Together

Renewed diplomatic engagement offers a chance to stabilize the global economy and repair fractured academic ties

05 18, 2026 09:00 AM

CX Daily: U.K. Moves to Fully Nationalize Chinese-Owned British Steel

Beijing protests proposed bill that opens a path to conclude the state takeover

05 18, 2026 06:00 AM

Cover Story: Beijing Summit Signals a Reset in U.S.-China Relations

From the Temple of Heaven to Zhongnanhai, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump sought to redefine bilateral relations through a framework centered on ‘constructive strategic stability’

05 15, 2026 17:44 PM

German Firms in China Grow More Optimistic Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Survey points to stronger business confidence despite mounting trade tensions and supply chain disruptions

05 15, 2026 12:40 PM

Analysis: U.S.-China Summit Signals Shift From Pure Competition

Chinese and Western strategists argue this new paradigm requires balancing active cooperation with careful risk management, setting a cautious but optimistic long-term trajectory for the two superpowers

05 14, 2026 16:31 PM

U.S., China Forge ‘Constructive Strategic Stability’ in Beijing Summit

Xi and Trump pledge to manage competition and boost trade, joined by top American chief executives

05 14, 2026 11:39 AM

Gallery: Trump Lands in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing aboard Air Force One on the evening of May 13, beginning a three-day state visit to China. The trip marks the first visit to China by a U.S. president since 2017 and Trump’s first visit to the country in his second term. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said leader-level diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for U.S.-China relations, and that Beijing welcomes President Trump’s visit.

05 13, 2026 18:11 PM

In Depth: What’s at Stake for the U.S. Executives on Trump’s China Trip

Top executives from Nvidia, Micron, Boeing and other major American firms hope to revive business opportunities in China as export controls, security reviews and trade disputes continue to strain ties between Washington and Beijing

05 13, 2026 11:04 AM

Trump Embarks on High-Stakes China Visit as Trade and Global Crises Loom

The U.S. president is accompanied by a slimmed-down tech and finance delegation on a state visit aimed at addressing tariffs, tech competition and mediating the conflict in Iran

05 12, 2026 18:27 PM

Commentary: Trump Returns to a China That Has Outgrown America’s Shadow

As Washington alienates allies and sparks new conflicts, Beijing has quietly positioned itself as the pragmatic stabilizing force the world needs

05 08, 2026 18:00 PM

Business Brief (May 8): TikTok Thailand Expansion Approved

China-EU trade tensions rise, Australia issues final ruling on Chinese steel products

05 08, 2026 10:49 AM

U.S.-China Summit Could See Beijing Step Up in Iran Mediation, Analyst Says

Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman says a prospective meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese leadership could hinge on Middle East stability, though rare-earth export controls remain a major sticking point

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