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US-China relations

International

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path for Trump-Xi summit

Analysts see little prospect for a trade breakthrough amid shortened preparations due to the Iran war

China was named as one of the trading partners targeted by the US when it unveiled on Wednesday investigations into excess industrial capacity and forced labour.
Global Enterprise

China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

China is conducting an assessment of the probes

The new US tariff regime, which is set to remain in place at least until July, could provide a window of opportunity for some Chinese factories.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

US tariff reprieve sparks scramble, and scepticism, in China’s export hubs

Scepticism reflects concerns over trajectory of US-China ties

Outbound shipments from China grew 21.8% in US dollar terms in the January-to-February period.
International

China’s exports turbocharge into 2026 after record-breaking year

Trade surplus tops expectations, reaching US$213.6 billion in first two months

At his high-profile annual briefing on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress, Wang urged a ceasefire and lamented the conflict as a war that “should never have happened”.
International

China hails ‘landmark’ year in US ties despite widening Iran war

Disruptions of production and shipment from the region have sent energy prices soaring

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a work report during the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2026.
Global Enterprise

China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies

It set its economic growth target for 2026 at 4.5 to 5 per cent

(From left) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to convene in Paris at the end of next week to discuss business deals that could stem from the leaders’ meeting.
Global Enterprise

US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit

Scott Bessent and He Lifeng have a history of bilateral negotiations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Feb 25. Instead of the West versus China, the real story concerns how middle powers are widening their economic options under Trump-era volatility while keeping their security anchoring intact.
Opinion & Features

Hedging or realigning: mapping the West’s China policy since Trump 2.0

The West is not breaking – it is modularising

US President Donald Trump, seen here with China President XI Jinping, has ousted two leaders with ties to Beijing in quick succession this year.
Global Enterprise

Trump’s removal of another Xi friend in Iran complicates planned summit

Xi’s measured style could help stabilise his upcoming summit with Trump

US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles monitoring activity related to Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Global Enterprise

Iran attack a major triumph for Trump, strengthening his hand ahead of China visit

The attack comes at a delicate moment for US-China relations

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