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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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From left, Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong politics

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House media ban

Trump on Monday defended the media ban, claiming without evidence that news media posed a national security threat.

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US-China relations

Survey finds increasing number of Americans favour engagement with China

Beijing seen as less of a threat in Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, although a partisan divide exists.

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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet China’s President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. A new poll shows more Americans favour engagement with China over containment. Photo: AP
United Nations

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As we face ‘three existential threats,’ says the UN chief, ‘international cooperation is more necessary than ever’.

US-China tech war

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Washington and Beijing are seeking new ways to manage risks as competition intensifies, though analysts warn establishing effective safeguards may prove difficult.

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US-China relations

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Taiwan

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and US President Donald Trump shake hands after a visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on May 15. Photo: AP
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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.

Artificial intelligence

AI investors in Asia seen shifting focus to earnings ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Investments in artificial intelligence increasingly hinge on monetisation, Bank of America survey finds, as ‘fundamentals drive everything’.

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China energy security

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The Imperial Oil refinery in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on September 2. Photo: Reuters
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American power grid limits and China’s reliance on overseas chips mean both nations must lean on international cooperation.

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US-China relations

Video | Trump to greet Xi on airfield tarmac

The rare airport reception breaks with the tradition of US presidents waiting at the White House instead of meeting visiting heads of state on arrival.

The rare airport reception breaks with the tradition of US presidents waiting at the White House instead of meeting visiting heads of state on arrival
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International Criminal Court

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China-EU relations

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He says Chinese authorities’ lack of interest in addressing structural macroeconomic imbalance a ‘huge problem’ for European Union.

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New York

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Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump at the White House in November 2025. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

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Greenland

UK’s Burnham congratulates Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

British prime minister praises deal to bolster Arctic defence after Trump threatened to take island by force.

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US announces AI dialogue with China, launches Board of Trade

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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
Drones

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US president claims massive monument will store ammunition as critics call national security framing a legal pretext.

US President Donald Trump holds a model of the triumphal arch he plans to build. Photo: AFP
Canada

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China trade

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