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US Vice-President J.D. Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’

Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.

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House foreign affairs chair warns AI sales to China could make America a ‘loser’

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US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration’s pressure on Cuba

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China Economy

As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen?

China is one of several nations trimming their exposure to US debt, as inflation drives Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.

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Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion – but is it feasible?

Business leaders back deeper bilateral energy trade after the US president floated new agreements in Beijing, but analysts question commercial viability.

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China Economy

China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic

Seven of the top 10 foreign holders cut their exposure to US government debt, led by Japan, which offloaded US$47.7 billion.

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US

How a US$5 billion Chinese lifeline to Argentina shrank to almost nothing

Central bank records show the swap balance fell to US$675 million as Washington pressed Buenos Aires to wind it down.

Argentine President Javier Milei (right) has moved closer to US President Donald Trump as Argentina winds down much of its Chinese swap line.Photo: Getty Images
Argentine President Javier Milei (right) has moved closer to US President Donald Trump as Argentina winds down much of its Chinese swap line.Photo: Getty Images

Diplomacy

Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

US president signals possible Iran breakthrough as ‘serious negotiations’ continue to end conflict.

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Politics

Trump’s China trip spurs bipartisan shift in Washington on Beijing

Lawmakers from both parties move debate from trade and engagement towards security, Taiwan and strategic rivalry with Beijing.

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Diplomacy

How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?

The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.

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Iran is looking to tighten its control over the key shipping route. Photo: Getty Images

United States & Canada

Trump-backed mass prayer rally draws thousands to Washington

Worshippers flock to the National Mall for an America-themed jubilee featuring Trump reading from the Bible in a video.

People watch a recorded video message from President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
People watch a recorded video message from President Donald Trump. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

China to purchase at least US$17 billion of US agricultural goods, White House says

The agreement was struck at the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US fact sheet.

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Global Economy

China, US agree to establish trade, investment councils after Xi-Trump summit

The world’s two biggest economies also agree to roll back tariffs, deepen investment and establish a new board to manage disputes.

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Global Economy

Bought the farm? Details still fuzzy on scope of US-China agriculture deal

China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years.

Imported soybeans from Brazil are seen in a cargo vessel at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it

US president’s much-anticipated summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Beijing on Friday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Beijing on Friday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Economy

Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?

The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth.

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China

Taiwan casts long shadow over Trump’s summit with Xi

Beijing signals Taiwan will shape broader ties with Washington as Trump weighs future arms sales to the island.

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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

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World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

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OPINION
Zhou Xiaoming

Opinion | Despite summit pledges, don’t expect US-China trade to improve

Zhou Xiaoming
Adriel Kasonta

Opinion | Xi-Trump summit affirms China’s role as world’s indispensable broker

Adriel Kasonta
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James V. Wertsch

Opinion | Birthright citizenship fight shows US identity debate is far from settled

James V. Wertsch
Akhmad Hanan

Opinion | Xi-Trump summit reveals changing shape of US-China tech rivalry

Akhmad Hanan
Wei Wei

Opinion | China’s gift to the world we live in: predictability

Wei Wei
Cyril Ip

Being Chinese | How to deal with this ‘very Chinese time’ in Western lives

Cyril Ip
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