# US-China relations
Latest news and articles about US-China relations
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Wang Yi Frames China as a Global Stabiliser as Beijing Prepares for a Big Year of Summit Diplomacy
At an NPC press conference, Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented China as an essential stabiliser in a volatile world, promoting Xi Jinping’s summit diplomacy, a global governance initiative backed by over 150 states and organisations, and a call for ceasefire in the Iran crisis. He urged managed, respectful relations with the United States and pledged enhanced protection for Chinese citizens overseas.
Beijing Rebuts Reports of a China‑Iran Missile Deal, Raising More Questions Than Answers
China's Foreign Ministry denied media reports that it was nearing a missile procurement agreement with Iran, offering no further detail. The dispute highlights the geopolitical sensitivities of alleged arms transfers to Tehran and leaves regional and global actors watching for corroboration or fallout.
Washington Signals Intent to Keep Steep Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Raising Stakes for Global Trade
A Chinese outlet reported that a US government representative said Washington plans to maintain tariffs of 35%–50% on Chinese imports. If sustained, such high tariffs would reshape supply chains, raise costs for global businesses and consumers, and deepen the economic dimensions of US–China strategic competition.
Trump Says He Has Discussed Taiwan Arms Sales With Beijing — Taipei and Tokyo Worry
President Trump said he has discussed future U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leaders, a statement that contradicts a long-standing U.S. pledge not to consult Beijing and has alarmed officials in Taipei and Tokyo. The comments come amid reporting of a potential $20 billion package of air-defence systems and broader U.S.-China talks ahead of a planned presidential visit to China.
Trump Suspends China Tech Bans to Rescue April Visit — But Taiwan Arms Sales Could Still Derail Talks
President Trump has paused several US sanctions and restrictions on Chinese tech and transport firms in a bid to salvage a planned April visit to Beijing. Beijing has signalled that only a credible US shift on Taiwan — including freezing large arms sales and stronger public commitments to the one-China framework — would secure high-level engagement.
Trump’s “In My Term” Pledge to Beijing Rewrites the Taiwan Calculus
Chinese outlets reported that a late‑night call on 4 February 2026 ended with Donald Trump pledging to keep U.S.–China ties stable “in my term,” a formulation Beijing has portrayed as a promise to prevent U.S. intervention that could escalate the Taiwan situation. The call, alongside resumed cross‑Strait exchanges and stalled Taiwanese defence spending, has prompted debate about the longer‑term security dynamics across the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing Signals 'Decapitation' as an Option for Taiwan — A New Escalation in Cross‑Strait Posturing
Beijing’s defence ministry has publicly framed targeted strikes against Taiwan’s leadership as an available option, an unprecedented rhetorical escalation that follows a US cross‑border special operations episode. The move aims to deter secessionist moves, complicate allied intervention calculus, and has prompted regional hedging such as Singapore’s proposed contingency troop withdrawal.
Beijing Keeps Cards Close as Questions Mount Over Trump, Xi and Starmer Visits
China’s Foreign Ministry declined to confirm media reports that President Trump will visit China in April or that China’s leader will visit the U.S. later this year, while also saying details of a possible UK prime ministerial visit will be announced in due course. Beijing framed summit diplomacy as essential but offered no specifics, signaling a cautious, tightly managed approach to top‑level engagement.