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Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit

Trump told the Financial Times he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway.

US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at his side, looks on as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, US, March 7, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, US, March 9, 2026

Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say

 An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

China eyes Iran conflict while pushing military modernization - analysis

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - analysis


China and the Gulf: A big message for the US - analysis

This is particularly an issue in US-Saudi Arabia relations as some voices in the US have become increasingly critical of Riyadh, which has responded by conducting its own foreign policy.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China September 4, 2016.

China's Xi arrives in Saudi on 'epoch-making' visit

The United States are increasingly concerned about China's growing influence with regional powers Saudi Arabia and Iran.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China September 4, 2016.

China cheers as government loosens anti-COVID rules in major policy shift

The relaxation of rules is the strongest sign yet that Beijing is preparing its 1.4 billion people to live with the disease.

 A worker in protective suit walks, as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks continue in Shanghai, China, December 5, 2022.

China consolidates its grip on the Middle East - opinion

The Chinese delegation is expected to sign dozens of agreements and memoranda of understanding with Gulf nations and other Arab states

 CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping meets with then-Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 Summit in Zhejiang province, China, in 2016.

What China’s unprecedented protests mean for the world - analysis

Unprecedented protests have taken place in Beijing and Shanghai.

Police officers detain a demonstrator holding a blank board during a protest over coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in Shanghai, China, November 27, 2022.

Kamala Harris to visit Philippine island in South China Sea dispute

The visit will make Harris the highest-ranking American official to visit the island chain adjacent to the Spratly Islands.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a Veterans Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2022.

Biden, Xi clash over Taiwan, but military action seen as unlikely

US President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in their first meeting since Biden took office in 2021.

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Bali, Indonesia, November 14, 2022.

Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

Biden will hold talks on Monday with China's Xi Jinping – their first since Biden became president – at the G20 nations summit in Indonesia.

  US President Joe Biden speaks virtually with Chinese leader Xi Jinping from the White House in Washington, US November 15, 2021.

Xi, Scholz warn against 'irresponsible' nuclear threats over Ukraine

In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the pandemic, Scholz pressed Xi to prevail on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, saying Beijing had a responsibility as a major power to do so.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Germany's Scholz tests China ties with inaugural visit, to discuss Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, hoping that China can convince Russia to end hostilities.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a meeting of the Federal security cabinet on the Ukraine crisis in Berlin, Germany, March 4, 2022.