China
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters
Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns
China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.
Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.
Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds - report
China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.
The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability - opinion
There is no doubt that Israel is safer today than it was pre-February 27, 2026, when the first proverbial shots were fired over Iran.
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
Key differences have emerged between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which are on opposing sides of the front line in a war launched by the US and Israel on February 28.
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
According to her plea agreement, Wang worked from late 2020 through 2022 with another man at the direction and control of PRC government officials to promote Chinese government interests in the US.
Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion
Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.
