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International

Trump is a 'go' on meeting with China's Xi, Bessent tells CNBC

(FILES) (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 07, 2024 shows former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024, and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) at a press conference in Belgrade, on May 8, 2024. Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks on January 17, 2025, with US president-elect Donald Trump, Chinese state media reported. CCTV said the phone call happened "on the evening of January 17", without providing any immediate further details. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU and Elvis Barukcic / AFP)
Opinion & Features

The new rare earth Cold War: China’s trump card in US tariff poker?

“China is a command-and-control economy. They are neither going to command nor control us,” Scott Bessent says.
International

Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says

China hawks should brace for having their hearts broken by US President Donald Trump (left), for he does not share their solemn disapproval of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Opinion & Features

China tries shock and awe on Donald Trump

The remarks from Trump and Vance (above) suggest that the US wants to keep up the pressure on China to reverse its most recent trade moves.
International

Trump, Vance open door to China deal as trade spat drags on

The Chinese floated a figure of US$1 trillion earlier this year, according to a source at trade talks in Madrid last month, but the size of the potential investment being discussed now is unclear.
International

China urges Trump to lift security curbs in push for deals

China's President Xi Jinping speaks remotely during the "Climate Summit 2025" on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, New York, Sep 24, 2025.
ESG

China leads nations with new climate plans, defying US climate denial

The TikTok framework agreement embodies the complex intersection of technology, national security, economic policy and international diplomacy in the digital age.
Opinion & Features

TikTok deal in the making but key questions remain unanswered

Key questions about the deal remain. It’s not clear the precise ownership structure of the company, how much control China will retain or whether Congress will approve.
International

Trump and Xi seek TikTok win to break US-China gridlock

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump extended a delay on enforcing the TikTok ban for a fourth time.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Trump says to speak to Xi about TikTok

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