Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
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Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
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Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules
French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, seeking stronger commercial ties, as the European Union prepares to toughen up its
December 04, 2025
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China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said
December 04, 2025
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South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during
December 03, 2025
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Putin grants many categories of Chinese citizens visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days
President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days for many categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, business
December 01, 2025
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China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the
December 02, 2025
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China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan
China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war
November 27, 2025
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Trump told Japan's PM to lower the volume on Taiwan, WSJ reports
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November 26, 2025
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China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say
China bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans worth around $300 million in contracts signed since Tuesday, two traders with knowledge of
November 26, 2025
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Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods
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November 26, 2025
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Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC
Chinese purchases of American soybeans are "right on schedule", U.S.
November 25, 2025
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Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash
"Call me anytime" was the message Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she received from U.S.
November 25, 2025
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China pledges fresh Tonga investment as debt repayment looms
China's President Xi Jinping pledged fresh investment in Tonga when he met King Tupou VI of the South Pacific island nation in Beijing on Tuesday, as the
November 25, 2025
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'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed
November 25, 2025
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Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
President Donald Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year
November 24, 2025
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Trump touts 'very good' call with China's Xi
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November 24, 2025
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Trump touts 'extremely strong' China relations after call with Xi
President Donald Trump touted relations with China as "extremely strong" on Monday following a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who told Trump that
November 24, 2025
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China hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi
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October 28, 2025
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A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread
Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese
November 14, 2025
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Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship
China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076
November 14, 2025
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China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday rolled out the red carpet for the first Thai monarch to visit China since ties were established 50 years ago, seizing the chance to
November 14, 2025
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Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Spain's King Felipe VI a vision of cooperation with "
November 12, 2025