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In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance ties to ‘new levels’
The German chancellor’s visit comes as Europe rebalances China ties under a more assertive US foreign policy led by Donald Trump.
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Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing trip
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5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
25 Feb 2026 - 12:50PM
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US-China trade war
US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit
Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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The Trump administration wants stable relations with China but does not trust the country, a senior State Department official said. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war
Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year
Top Ukrainian envoy urges Beijing to ‘walk this last mile together’ on anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Diplomacy
China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’
Beijing’s top diplomat says issue should not be ‘exploited to adorn democracy’ or to ‘whitewash hegemony’ as he advocates for Global South.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
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China-Latin America relations
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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The port of Balboa, managed by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City. On Monday, Panama took control of the ports in Balboa and Cristobal. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
US tariff ruling points to steadier US–China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:33AM
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US-China relations
China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department
Beijing’s UN ambassador Shen Jian said China opposes the smearing of its nuclear policy and ‘would not engage in any nuclear arms race’.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:48AM
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China-Germany relations
‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Merz’s first visit to Beijing
Chancellor must strike a balance between those wanting a toned-down Brussels trade policy and those backing tougher action against Beijing.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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China-North Korea relations
Xi Jinping hoping China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea
Chinese leader sends message of ‘high trust and wholehearted support’ to Kim Jong-un after major party event.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:08PM
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pictured at the party congress which concluded on Monday. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations
How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa
Analysts say Beijing is gifting space infrastructure as a form of soft power on the continent.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
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US-China relations
China prioritises regional expertise over language fluency in academic shift
Some 450 regional studies centres have been set up across more than 180 institutions nationwide since Ministry of Education launched project.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:16PM
US-China trade war
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
American political scientist on how ‘interdependence’ can be exploited as part of the rivalry between major powers.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:05AM
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China-South Korea relations
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.
22 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has just unveiled plans for their biggest tour yet, but it will not include any stops in mainland China. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
Is China’s Xi set to host a weakened Trump after tariffs setback in US court?
The big question is whether a weaker hand for US president at coming Beijing summit will give any advantage to China.
21 Feb 2026 - 8:05PM
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US-China relations
Date set for US President Donald Trump’s trip to China
Trump’s visit will begin on March 31 and be the first to the country since taking office for a second time.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:35PM
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Cybersecurity
Is China’s ‘reverse Great Firewall’ quietly blocking global access to official data?
Study finds many government websites in China inaccessible from abroad, suggesting bid to prevent open-source intelligence gathering.
21 Feb 2026 - 12:00AM
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New study highlights geo-blocking, a practice in which internet filters restrict access by identifying a user’s location through their IP address. Photo: Getty Images
US-China trade war
Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court, rolls out new 10% global tariffs
Decision threatens administration’s trade agenda; casts shadow on Xi-Trump summit as some China tariffs wiped out before Beijing talks.
21 Feb 2026 - 8:27AM
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China-Japan relations
What next for China ties as Japan’s Takaichi targets Chinese ‘coercion’?
Japan facing ‘most severe and complex’ security scenario since World War II, prime minister says.
21 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
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China-EU relations
Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US
Trade deficit is likely to be top priority for German chancellor on his first official visit to China since taking office.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:38PM
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China-North Korea relations
China congratulates North Korea on party conclave, vows to work together: Xinhua
Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:27PM
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China and Russia have congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the Workers’ Party on the conclave that started on February 19. It will set policy direction for the next five years. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
China-Africa relations
China helps Zimbabwe grow US$1.2 billion tobacco crop amid debt, health concerns
As Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, tobacco dominates its trade with Beijing.
20 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China trade war
Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:24AM
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US-China relations
Former Biden official says US must work with allies to counter China
Kurt Campbell warns Trump’s strategy risks weakening Washington leverage as policy machinery erodes and Beijing sharpens its approach.
20 Feb 2026 - 6:26AM
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