#US-China Relations

As China unveils its 15th Five-Year Plan, the world watches how Beijing will navigate great-power competition while pursuing economic growth. What's really at stake?

Military experts question whether Taiwan's costly US weapons package can actually deter Chinese invasion, as opposition blocks defense budget in legislature.

Trump's unpredictable leadership style raises questions about Taiwan's strategic autonomy and the future of democratic alliances in an era of strongman politics.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's trade doctrine centerpiece just weeks before US-China summit, dramatically shifting negotiation dynamics in Beijing's favor.

With just six weeks until a likely Trump-Xi summit, experts warn that inadequate preparation and minimal bilateral contact could undermine potential outcomes

Former US Air Force F-35 instructor arrested for allegedly training Chinese pilots, raising questions about security of world's most expensive weapons program and implications for allied nations

The US accuses China of massive nuclear expansion while demanding trilateral arms control. China rejects claims as groundless smearing. A new nuclear competition era begins.

Chinese universities are replacing traditional language degrees with regional studies programs, signaling Beijing's push for independent global analysis frameworks beyond Western paradigms.

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests China may develop gold-backed digital assets, potentially challenging dollar dominance and transforming international monetary systems.

Reports suggest Trump is reconsidering an $11 billion arms package to Taiwan as he seeks to preserve an April summit with Xi Jinping. Is this pragmatic diplomacy or a dangerous precedent for US allies?

Trump administration signals potential return to nuclear testing, citing China's alleged secret 2020 test. What this means for global nuclear order and trilateral arms control efforts.

Trump faces a critical decision on Taiwan arms sales ahead of his China visit, as Xi Jinping's warnings clash with Taiwan's $40bn defense needs.