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Colombia pushes for talks – to include China – over US military action in region
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US-China relations
Chinese student numbers in US fall as gap with Indian scholars widens: report
17 Nov 2025 - 1:35PM
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Alibaba slams FT report on alleged PLA ties as ‘completely false’, ‘malicious’
15 Nov 2025 - 4:51PM
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US-China trade war
US must deny China cutting-edge technology, ex-commerce secretary says
Gina Raimondo believes tougher export controls are vital for US national security and high-end chips should be kept out of Chinese hands.
14 Nov 2025 - 7:46AM
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Former US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo is against China having any access to high-end chips or cutting-edge products made in the US. Photo: AP
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Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown
The signing came just hours after the Republican-controlled US House passed a measure to end the record 43-day shutdown.
14 Nov 2025 - 1:26AM
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US-China port fee suspension brings backlash as well as relief
Democrats, labour unions and industry analysts condemn decision despite shippers saying the move will give global trade a vital boost.
11 Nov 2025 - 6:39AM
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Syria
Syria joins alliance against Isis after Trump hosts ex-jihadist president
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s White House visit caps a remarkable turnaround for a former jihadist who once had a US$10 million bounty on his head.
11 Nov 2025 - 4:01PM
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office. Photo: Syrian Presidency Press Office via AP
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‘He’s a friend of mine’: Trump says he will visit India despite tariff tiff
The US president had warm words for India’s prime minister, but tensions over trade and a recent conflict with Pakistan remain unresolved.
8 Nov 2025 - 1:07PM
US-China relations
Courts turn ‘slam dunk’ case into hard battle in Florida’s Chinese property ban
Legal experts say persuading conservative judges will be difficult and new plaintiffs may be needed to move the case forwards.
11 Nov 2025 - 3:37AM
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US government shutdown hinders key data insights, impact of Trump’s tariffs
Fed Governor Lisa Cook warns lack of government data has challenged the US central bank’s ability to assess current economic climate.
5 Nov 2025 - 3:51AM
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US-China relations
Tariffs in court: Trump cites China deal to defend key trade policy
Landmark case, which centres on two lawsuits, challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on all imported goods using emergency powers.
4 Nov 2025 - 6:15AM
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US President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff strategy is being challenged in a landmark US Supreme Court case. Oral arguments will begin on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
North Korea sanctions
US wants UN sanctions on 7 ships over North Korea exports to China
The ships are carrying illegal North Korean coal and iron exports to China, a State Department official said.
4 Nov 2025 - 4:17AM
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US-China relations
Trump says Xi understands ‘consequences’ if Beijing takes Taiwan
During a CBS News interview broadcast on Sunday, Trump declined to spell out what he meant, adding: ‘I can’t give away my secrets’.
3 Nov 2025 - 10:33AM
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Trump hails ‘lasting’ deal with Xi, dangles more possible tariff cuts
Agreement pauses rare earth restrictions and lowers some levies, but analysts warn key disputes remain unresolved.
1 Nov 2025 - 7:59AM
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Trump approves plan for South Korea nuclear submarine ahead of Xi meeting
US president praised Seoul as ‘serious partner’ in shipbuilding, a sector embroiled in trade tensions, before meeting with Chinese leader.
1 Nov 2025 - 12:39AM
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US President Donald Trump poses for a photo with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during an event in Gyeongju on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Democrats urge Trump not to ease national security restrictions for a trade deal
A group of Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer warns Trump not to compromise America’s security partnerships or risk Taiwan’s independence.
30 Oct 2025 - 6:58AM
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Why Trump must do more if Washington is to win US-China tech race
Raja Krishnamoorthi urges Trump administration to deliver increased investment, strategy and leadership to combat China’s growing influence.
30 Oct 2025 - 5:57AM
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US-China trade war
‘Positive step’: cautious relief as China resumes US soybean purchases
Farmers call the development ‘encouraging,’ but hope for lasting truce ahead of Xi-Trump talks.
30 Oct 2025 - 10:03AM
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A soybean field in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Survey reveals more than half of Americans want to cooperate with China
A study by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs also found that a majority of Americans are against higher tariffs on Chinese imports.
29 Oct 2025 - 7:03AM
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Beyond soybeans: another group of Americans pins hopes on Xi-Trump talks
While focus is on trade, US adoptive families eagerly await the summit as they yearn to unite with children they already consider their own.
29 Oct 2025 - 8:40AM
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Why Trump’s unpredictability and inconsistency could hamper meeting with Xi
US president’s erratic style of diplomacy and lack of strategy or focus may leave Beijing baffled, say analysts and former officials.
29 Oct 2025 - 6:15AM
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‘Partnership, not pressure’, US soybean farmers urge Trump before Xi talks
US farmers say Trump administration must tone down name-calling and aggressive tactics if they are to secure a lasting soy deal with China.
28 Oct 2025 - 12:45PM
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A crop scout collects soybean samples on a Midwest farm. File photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
Chinese envoy calls for ‘shared prosperity’ as possible Xi-Trump summit approaches
China’s ambassador in Washington frames expected meeting as an opportunity for cooperation rather than confrontation.
25 Oct 2025 - 2:37PM
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Trump to meet Xi in South Korea next Thursday as part of key Asia trip
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump departs for Malaysia on Friday night and will also visit Japan, before meeting Xi.
25 Oct 2025 - 3:34AM
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Trump and Modi’s tariff tango: Russian oil, soybeans and a delayed deal
India and the US near a breakthrough on slashing Trump-era duties, but elections and egos could impede the long-awaited trade pact.
24 Oct 2025 - 11:02PM
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