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Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
Lieutenant General Francis Donovan’s answers frustrated even Republicans in favour of a military-first plan to counter Chinese influence.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability
16 Jan 2026 - 2:04PM
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US-China relations
Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey
16 Jan 2026 - 4:56PM
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US-China relations
Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke
Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) and US President Donald Trump are seen last year in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: AP
US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million arms sale to Taiwan passed in House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
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Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China
Critics warn easing export controls could boost Beijing’s military and undermine US lead in the AI race, as White House defends decision.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:29AM
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US-China trade war
Trump sets 180-day deadline to counter China’s control of critical minerals
US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:29AM
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In a proclamation signed on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that the US’ reliance on foreign-processed critical minerals poses a national security threat. Photo: Reuters
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Biden administration decision to scrap China Initiative flawed: White House
US top science adviser Michael Kratsios says ceasing programme aimed at combating economic espionage from Beijing ‘damaging’.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:56AM
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US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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US-China relations
Brazil-China trade hits record US$171 billion in 2025 as US tariffs prompt pivot
The US is a distant second in trade volume with Brazil as Beijing helps soften the impact of Washington’s levies.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:19AM
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US-China trade war
US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
Trump administration on Tuesday gave the green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chips.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:31AM
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The Trump administration has approved the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chip to China. Photo: Shutterstock
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Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role
Kevin Rudd left his post a year earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:34AM
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US-China relations
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:55AM
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US-China relations
China’s US embassy decries ‘coercion’ after Trump’s Iran tariff move
China’s embassy opposes Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ after Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
13 Jan 2026 - 8:13PM
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Cuba defiant after Trump threat to cut off ‘oil and money’ lifeline
Cuban president says island is prepared to ‘defend homeland to last drop of blood’ as Trump ramps up pressure after action in Venezuela.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:26PM
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Cubans rally in Havana on January 3 in solidarity with Venezuela after the US captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country. Photo: AP
US-China relations
US government abandons plan to blacklist Chinese-made drones
Commerce Department, FCC make U-turn after barring imports of new Chinese drone models in December to address national security concerns.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:37PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US seizes fifth tanker as Washington escalates bid to control Venezuela’s oil
Joint US forces intercept the Olina amid Trump talks with Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips on US$100 billion Venezuela plan.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:45AM
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Trump-Xi diplomacy put to test thanks to contentious tit-for-tat Covid lawsuits
Unpaid billions of dollars in judgments against China sucks US State Department into escalating legal dispute, but Beijing remains defiant.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:13AM
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Chip sales to China part of US plan to build its own digital silk road: official
Jacob Helberg tells Consumer Electronics Show audience that Gulf partnerships will help to stall Chinese AI advances.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:36PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US won’t rule out pressuring Venezuela to curb China, Russia ties
White House vows continued ‘American dominance in the western hemisphere’ as Trump claims Caracas will now buy ‘only American-made’ products.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:57AM
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Nike tracksuit worn by Maduro is selling out after viral photo
Global searches for the distinctive Nike grey hoodie and joggers spike after Venezuela’s leader is pictured in US custody.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:22AM
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China, Russia won’t ‘dare test’ US, says Hegseth after Venezuela military op
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:52AM
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives for a briefing with bicameral congressional leadership in Washington on Monday. Hegseth believes the recent US military operation in Venezuela proves that his country is rebuilding its military dominance. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations
California progressive to lead Democrats on influential House China panel
Ro Khanna to replace Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is making a Senate run, on the House Select Committee monitoring China.
6 Jan 2026 - 7:08AM
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US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Maduro’s capture by US.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:53AM
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