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Council on Foreign Relations (US)
The latest news and top stories on Council on Foreign Relations. A prominent New York City based independent nonpartisan think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is dedicated to informing US engagement with the world and helping understand foreign policy choices. Its main areas of focus include conducting research, publishing the influential journal *Foreign Affairs*, and convening discussions with global leaders. Recognised for its significant influence on US foreign policy and international affairs, the CFR has an additional office in Washington DC.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (left) speaks to US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21. Photo: AFP
European Union

Macroscope | Why Europe struggles to stand up to Trump

Despite being equipped with powerful tools in its economic arsenal, Brussels lacks the leverage needed to keep Washington in check.

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US-China trade war

BYD’s win, Tesla’s defeat, Ford’s pivot: the widening gap in US-China EV markets

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Americas and the Caribbean

Explainer | US-Venezuela tensions: how far will Trump go?

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US-China relations

Trump gives green light for Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China

The move has upset China hawks in Washington, who are concerned that selling more advanced AI chips to Beijing could help boost its military.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference in Washington in October. US President Donald Trump says he will allow the sale of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

US must speed up arms deliveries to Taiwan, create stockpile, Senate hears

Witnesses warn delays and incomplete mandates under landmark 2022 law weaken deterrence as Washington prioritises better ties with Beijing.

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US-China trade war

‘Close the loopholes’: US officials urge tougher chip rules to limit China gains

Lawmakers seek stronger BIS powers and more staff, saying Beijing could use one-year pause in export controls to advance domestic abilities.

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US-China trade war

US races to secure China rare earths deal as worries over chokeholds linger

US Treasury Secretary Bessent said an agreement would ‘hopefully’ be done by Thanksgiving, as Washington remains wary of mineral shortages.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk after a bilateral meeting in South Korea in late October. After the meeting, the White House announced Beijing had agreed to suspend some of its export controls over critical minerals. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

‘No structure to say yes’: can Chinese investment still find a home in America?

Even as Beijing pushes for an opening, US rules, local backlash and political fear keep China on the sidelines.

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US-China relations

How are leading Western think tanks unboxing the Xi-Trump summit?

The Post looks at insights shared by analysts in the US and Europe after the leaders’ high-stakes meeting in South Korea.

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US-China trade war

Why Trump’s unpredictability and inconsistency could hamper meeting with Xi

US president’s erratic style of diplomacy and lack of strategy or focus may leave Beijing baffled, say analysts and former officials.

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Donald Trump greets well-wishers before boarding Air Force One from Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Monday. The US president will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Trump and Xi’s shock tactics see trade war remain in a stalemate

Former government officials and analysts believe this is the price you pay when diplomatic negotiation fails and compromise is ignored.

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Former government officials and analysts say that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are ignoring diplomatic norms as the trade war intensifies. Photo: AFP
MoFA

Video | China says US ‘distorted facts, caused panic’ over rare earth controls

Beijing defends its rare earth export controls against Washington’s claims that the policy will cause supply chain disruptions.

Ukraine war

‘You go first’: Trump’s Ukraine shift raises pressure on Europe to end war

The US president has turned up the heat on Europe to resolve the conflict as he hesitates on taking tougher action against Russia.

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US-China relations

Did Trump’s UN Russia rant hint at a China pivot?

While Moscow was attacked over Ukraine war, observers point to softer rhetoric on Beijing and what the US leader didn’t say in his speech.

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President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on Tuesday. China watchers noted that he was restrained in his remarks on Beijing. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Legendary China scholar, Jerome Cohen, dies at 95

US expert on the Chinese legal system was an early advocate of engagement with China, and one of the few who also dared to point out its shortfalls.

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Jerome Cohen was received by Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai on his first trip to China in 1972 as part of a delegation to promote scientific and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Science

More factories but less pollution: how China’s green tech revolution works

From EVs to solar panels and lithium batteries, sustainable and clean innovations are fuelling China’s growing economy.

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China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

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Ukraine war

Europe breathes sigh of relief, but doubts linger over Trump’s Ukraine pledges

Volodymyr Zelensky and other leaders hailed the summit as a breakthrough, but the value of the US guarantees have been called into question.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it had been the “best of our meetings”. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Why ‘uneasy alliance’ between tech titans and Maga may backfire in China rivalry

American tech elite could end up cutting off foreign talent and disengaging from global markets, undermining competitiveness, analysts say.

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China Future Tech briefing

EVs | China plugs into next-generation batteries

Sodium-ion and solid-state batteries are emerging technologies for powering electric vehicles and storing electricity. China has made big advances on both.

China plugs into next-generation batteries
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