# US‑China relations
Latest news and articles about US‑China relations
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Taiwan Rhetoric, PLA Flights and a Shifting Calculus: Why One Provocation Matters as Trump Heads to Beijing
Lai Ching‑te’s recent declarations that Taiwan is a country and his provocative remarks about Japan’s colonial past have triggered sharp reactions from Beijing and coincided with a notable uptick in PLA flights and amphibious drills. The developments exacerbate electoral competition in Taiwan and complicate U.S.–China diplomacy at a sensitive moment, raising the risk of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait.
China’s Economy Hits a New Plateau at RMB140 Trillion as Washington Tightens the Screws
China’s GDP surpassed RMB140 trillion, reflecting broad‑based growth across agriculture, industry and especially services, with consumption playing a leading role. Washington has reacted with layered export controls and investment restrictions aimed at constraining technology transfer and capital flows, prompting Beijing to double down on domestic resilience and indigenous capabilities.