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Rise in Republicans wary of China as bipartisan unity declines, new survey says
Report found two-thirds of Republicans now likely to view Beijing as a threat to US, compared with 44 per cent of Democrats and Independents.
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China-Latin America relations
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How China’s 15-fold rise in Latin America dents US influence: Francisco Urdinez
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US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
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US-China relations
US-China cooperation backed by most Americans, new national survey reveals
C100 study finds bipartisan public support for dialogue despite Washington’s tougher stance on visas, research collaboration and tariffs.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:14AM
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Despite some of US President Donald Trump’s populist rhetoric, a C100 study has found that Americans broadly support Washington and Beijing working more closely together. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:17AM
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Trump raises tariffs on South Korea as country ‘is not living up’ to trade deal
South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:36AM
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China-Latin America relations
Xi to meet Orsi in first Latin America-China visit since US capture of Maduro
State visit from February 1 to 7 aims to promote commercial ties with Beijing despite tension in region after US operation in Venezuela.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:17AM
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Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing next month. Photo: EPA
US-China relations
US banks on strength – not confrontation – to deny China in Indo-Pacific
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:07PM
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China-Latin America relations
Xi, Lula stress UN’s value in call as US actions unsettle regional diplomacy
China reaffirms commitment to international law, negotiated diplomacy in region, while Brazil eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals.
24 Jan 2026 - 5:31AM
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China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts
Beijing to focus on maintaining its ‘constructive relationship with US’ and does not need to ‘disrupt that over Greenland’, say experts.
23 Jan 2026 - 3:34PM
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US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
Policy gaps are emerging after PM Mark Carney struck a wide-ranging deal with Beijing, testing past US-Canada alignment, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:45AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese President Xi Jinping last week that “together we can build on the best of what this relationship has been in the past”. Photo: Reuters
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Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill advances
A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:18AM
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United States
Trump’s freewheeling Davos speech stirs unease among global audience
Harsh rhetoric from the US leader at forum combined threats towards allies with praise for traditional adversaries during a 70-minute talk.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:11AM
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US-China trade war
Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:54AM
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Trump lays out Greenland-Arctic deal framework, pauses February tariffs
In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:18AM
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US President Donald Trump waves to the audience after his speech during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Photo: AP
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Trump tells Davos US must have Greenland but won’t use force – as it happened
US president boasted close ties with China’s Xi, vowed not to invade Greenland and slammed WEF host Switzerland in overtime speech.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:19AM
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Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats
French president advocates use of the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism against US tariffs, as he warns of moving ‘towards a world without rules’.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:27AM
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Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invites
Some leaders sign on to the Trump-chaired body, but initial reaction from two key allies, France and Canada, was lukewarm.
20 Jan 2026 - 12:29PM
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US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: AP
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Trump shrugs off concerns over Canada-China EV deal, calls it a ‘good thing’
Despite Trump’s support for landmark accord, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Ottawa may regret its decision ‘in the long run’.
17 Jan 2026 - 7:27AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
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
Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:04PM
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Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey
Nearly 26,000 people from 21 countries overwhelmingly agreed that Chinese global influence will grow over the next decade.
16 Jan 2026 - 4:56PM
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A global survey suggests US President Donald Trump’s policies are boosting China rather than the United States. Photo: AFP
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-China relations
US bill for US$300 million military support to Taiwan passes House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:31AM
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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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