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China controls much of the world’s processing capacity for rare earths, which are vital for defence systems, robotics and electric vehicles. Photo: AP Photo
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Rare earths friction threatens to stall trade truce extension ahead of Xi summit

US Trade Representative blames China for creating ‘uncertainty’ but observers point to benefits for both sides in delaying agreement.

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US-China relations

Shadow of Xi summit hangs over Trump’s high-stakes talks with Japan’s Takaichi

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US, China need nuclear-style AI safeguards, congressman says before Xi summit

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Top US Democrat warns Trump not to waver on Taiwan as Xi heads to Washington

Jeanne Shaheen also said new law allowing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil ‘sends Beijing a message’ before this week’s summit in Washington.

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US Senator Jeanne Shaheen says she hopes US President Donald Trump “will not say anything that indicates a lack of support for Taiwan” during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Scanpix via AP
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen says she hopes US President Donald Trump “will not say anything that indicates a lack of support for Taiwan” during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Scanpix via AP
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US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summit

Three allies target economic coercion and industrial overcapacity while reinforcing calls for stability across the Taiwan Strait.

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First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi

Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.

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Foreigners in China

China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online

Tourists staying outside hotels can fill in paperwork online, in the latest move to make visiting the country easier.

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A police officer helps tourists at the Beijing Capital International Airport on August 26. Photo: Xinhua
A police officer helps tourists at the Beijing Capital International Airport on August 26. Photo: Xinhua
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US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Eight hours of trade talks on Sunday produced agreements on artificial intelligence and trade as President Xi Jinping readies to fly to the US.

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President Xi Jinping will pay state visit to US this week, China confirms

Rare airport welcome by Donald Trump will precede talks on trade, tech and other areas of friction during second in-person summit of 2026.

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Pacific nations

Why China is weighing into the debate on how to respond to shrinking coastlines

Rising sea levels are not an existential threat to China, but their impact on international law could have a knock-on effect in other areas.

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A sea-level rise and erosion barrier in Kiribati. Territory loss for low-lying nations from rising sea levels could raise fundamental questions over both statehood and maritime boundaries. Photo: Getty Images
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US announces AI dialogue with China, launches Board of Trade

Key outcomes released after eight-hour marathon meeting in New York.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng arrives to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at JPMorgan Chase’s global corporate headquarters in New York on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng arrives to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at JPMorgan Chase’s global corporate headquarters in New York on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Does Trump’s new AI Force signal tech race escalation ahead of Xi summit?

Move may either aid AI risk talks or become containment tool targeting China, one analyst says, as others expect more intense tech rivalry.

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Foreigners in China

China needs US-style migrant policy to win tech rivalry with Washington: expert

Li Mingbo, of Guangzhou Institute of the Greater Bay Area, says China should create English-friendly environment to attract foreign talent.

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In Focus | Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Washington

Chinese confidence could be boosted by US push to make progress on its war on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say.

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China-Africa relations

As rival navies turn away, Beijing faces a Somalia test

Piracy off the waters of Somalia is at a decade high, testing Beijing’s role as other naval powers focus elsewhere.

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Chinese navy escort task forces have operated in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia since 2008, protecting commercial shipping and supporting counter-piracy patrols. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese navy escort task forces have operated in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia since 2008, protecting commercial shipping and supporting counter-piracy patrols. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Why Trump’s Greenland deal is really about China ahead of Xi visit

Non-Nato ban targeting China and Russia boosts bargaining chips before Xi summit and mirrors Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions, analyst warns.

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China-Africa relations

Is Africa becoming a ‘testing ground’ for Chinese power projection?

PLA pilots trained against Rafales in the latest joint exercise, reflecting a decades-long expansion of activity on the continent.

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Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’

Officials outline a two-couple White House state visit, confirming AI, rare earths and US car market access are on the agenda.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, on May 14. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, on May 14. Photo: Reuters
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Exclusive | US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits

Sources say the decision is expected to be a compromise between Donald Trump, Washington’s China hawks and Taipei’s lobbyists.

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Trump signs bill targeting China’s Russia energy imports days before Xi’s US visit

US president gives backing to ‘Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ before next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.

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Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape

US president says White House seats about 125 guests, while Chinese executives facing scrutiny in the US are considered for Xi’s delegation.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a healthcare event at the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
United States

Trump claims US deal for ‘control’ of Greenland security against ‘adversaries’

US president says Washington will expand its military presence on the island; sources report the restrictions include China.

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The village of Nuuk in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Photo: Xinhua
The village of Nuuk in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Photo: Xinhua
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China hawks join forces in US Congress to pressure Trump ahead of Xi’s visit

Trump administration criticised for focusing on achieving economic gains from Beijing while neglecting political and human rights issues.

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In Focus | Why China is playing it cool despite Trump’s disruption and churn

Despite months of US ambivalence, Beijing’s patience and composure at key Washington summit can show they are ‘the new adults in the room’.

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China-Germany relations

Are the doors to German universities closing for China’s STEM researchers?

As Berlin pursues de-risking, hundreds of visa applicants in China are rejected each year, an investigation finds.

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Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany is trying to preserve vital commercial ties with China while shielding sensitive technologies. Photo: Getty Images
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