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Donald Trump’s China policy

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Donald Trump’s China policy
In his first administration, US President Donald Trump came down heavily on Beijing economically, kicking off a US-China trade war that was kept in place by his successor, Joe Biden. Returning to the White House in 2025, Trump is expected to continue his transactional, “America first” policies towards international trade, particularly with respect to the world's second-biggest economy.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia walks out to speak with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US-China relations

‘When I moved to China’: bar exam claim sinks Trump press secretary after five days

The US president says he told his embattled spokeswoman, who has been on the job for a mere week: ‘I think you’re better off being happy’.

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China trade

As tariff threats ease, US in fashion again among Chinese exporters

US-China relations

‘Visit more often’: China responds to Trump press secretary’s toilet controversy

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Visa’s China approval a ‘direct outcome’ of Xi-Trump summit, Beijing says

Visa CEO among White House guests at state dinner honouring Chinese leader last month and also attended Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.

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Bank cards carrying the Visa logo. The People’s Bank of China plans to let the US card payment giant set up a local entity to process domestic transactions within its network. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Blast simulation, university probes, AI spies: 7 US-China relations reads

From Ivy League woes to OpenAI spy fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of October 2026.

US-China trade war

‘China shock 3.0’ to be driven by AI, biotech and robot exports, economist says

China is developing its own competitive AI hardware and software and plans to export them once domestic demand is met, expert claims.

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Hegseth calls US$1.5 trillion defence budget ‘critical’ to counter China

Pentagon chief warns US risks falling behind China in drones, robotics and AI without major investment in military capabilities.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks about military modernisation and autonomous warfare at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Bank of America fined US$1.21 billion for suspected Chinese money laundering

Second-largest US bank failed to report hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of transactions linked to Chinese money-laundering networks.

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US-China relations

Public comments flood US government websites over proposed H-1B, OPT fee hikes

Chinese students and other graduates voice concerns over steep new costs that could threaten their prospects of working in America.

US-China relations

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

The US may still try to target major buyers of Russian energy despite the deal aimed at cutting American fuel prices, analysts warn.

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The US has announced the deal despite threatening to penalise other buyers of Russian oil. Photo: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | What are the concerns and priorities behind new language defining China-US ties?

The two sides have now agreed to include principles such as ‘respect’ and ‘fairness and reciprocity’ that reflect their different priorities.

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s recent meeting in Washington expanded on the framework used to define US-China relations. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Key US port for China imports records best-ever quarter despite trade doubt

Port of Los Angeles, the US’ leading gateway for imports from China, had its busiest three-month period on record from July to September.

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US-China relations

US investigates 9 universities over alleged visa fraud, with focus on China

Stanford and Brown are among schools facing scrutiny over alleged visa abuse and Chinese influence on federally funded research.

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US-China relations

US’ transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-officials warn

The United States has ‘not been in a weaker position in the western Pacific’ than now, former American commander says.

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The deployment of the USS George Washington to the Middle East was among moves Mark Montgomery says the effects of moving carriers from the Indo-Pacific may last until 2030. Photo: Reuters
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Trump pushed Xi on Japan ties, but Chinese leader unmoved

At their recent summit, the US president pressed his Chinese counterpart to end the freeze in ties with Japan, but it appears to be too soon for a thaw.

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Xi-Trump summit outcomes

A second Xi-Trump summit this year, held in Washington, was heavy on pageantry. What did it actually achieve?

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‘China already has spies’ at US AI labs, former Anthropic researcher warns

Jacob Coxon alleges Beijing can close any technological gap with the US as it has ways to ‘steal our progress at any time and catch up’.

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US issues first outbound investment fine over Chinese robotics AI deal

Parent of Plug and Play Tech Centre fined US$200,000 for failing to report a roughly US$92,000 investment in Shanghai robotics AI firm.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Wednesday’s announcement underscores the department’s commitment to protecting US national security through investment security measures. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
US-China relations

US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

Schools would have to pay for graduates’ initial OPT participation, with a further US$30,000 charge, affecting thousands of Chinese students.

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US-China relations

China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says

Overcapacity and continued property slump weighing on domestic demand, Peterson Institute for International Economics reveals.

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Yuan

In Focus | After cordial Xi-Trump summit, could China’s US dollar pivot cause tremors?

Beijing is building a financial safety net around the yuan while reducing exposure to US Treasuries – a strategy that could draw increasing scrutiny from Washington.

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US-China relations

US seeks to revoke citizenship of 2 China-born men convicted in Beijing-linked cases

Former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei and Florida resident Ping Li are among 40 people named in DOJ announcement.

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The US Department of Justice in Washington is seeking to revoke the citizenship of two convicted men born in China. Photo: AP
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Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats

China Pulse study also reveals faith in the US remains low, although still support for engaging with Washington on trade and security issues.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Beijing wanted more from Xi’s state visit to Washington

Sources say US knocked back proposals such as engagement with the business community and public, talks on AI and security issues.

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US-China relations

US search for missing airmen in China gains new attention after Xi-Trump summit

Access to crash sites and wartime Chinese archives is key to resolving about 700 cases and bringing missing US servicemen home.

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A US Army honour guard member salutes after presenting the flag to Carol Fine, sister of US Army Air Forces pilot Morton Sher, in Greenville, South Carolina, on December 14, 2025. Photo: US Department of Defense/Savannah Carpenter
US-China relations

Opinion | How the ‘G2’ effect of Xi-Trump summit is reverberating through Asia

When the world’s two biggest powers speak of respecting each other and swap stories about a war against Japan, the message is clear.

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US-China trade war

Most G20 trade ministers reject US call for capacity curbs, China says

Ministry of Commerce says issue was ‘highly controversial’ at G20 trade meeting last week, contrasting with US statement.

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US-China relations

US blast simulation targets China’s alleged secret nuclear testing

US Energy Department conducts underground explosive test in Nevada designed to detect low-yield nuclear explosions from China.

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