Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war
The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc
The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining.
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Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions
Trump stresses his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.
Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats
Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US abducted Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
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What is the US critical minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would ‘ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage’.
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What do China and the UK want from each other?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
Published On 30 Jan 2026
China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Keir Starmer agree to deepen economic ties
PM Keir Starmer’s China visit is the first by a UK leader in eight years and marks a thaw in frosty relations.
China pitches itself as a reliable partner as Trump alienates US allies
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest US ally to visit Beijing, pursuing renewed ties and trade deals.
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Canada breaks with US on China tariffs
Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor
Published On 16 Jan 2026
Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola
Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.
