Xi Jinping
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- Middle East at war
A US attack on Iran would show the limits of China’s power
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.
- David Pierson, Keith Bradsher and Berry Wang
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- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump’s trade war is starting to bite China’s economy
China’s economy is holding up better than expected in this early phase of the trade war, but first cracks are emerging.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Trump hails a ‘done deal’ with China on trade. What’s actually in it is fuzzy
The US president declared a great deal has been made with China, but with few details and seemingly no progress, analysts have doubts.
- Lisa Visentin
- Analysis
- Trade wars
After two days of talks, Trump’s China trade deal is right back where it started
After a marathon round of talks, US and Chinese negotiators arrived back at the same starting point they brokered one month ago.
- Lisa Visentin
The US and China thrashed out their trade fight for 20 hours. Here’s what they agreed to
In a new round of negotiations that were sparked by a phone call between the US president and his Chinese counterpart, officials emerged vowing to resurrect a fragile truce.
- Lisa Visentin
- Opinion
- Trade wars
It’s clear who has greater leverage in the trade talks. It’s not Trump
In the trade negotiations between China and the US, the focus has switched from tariffs to export controls as it becomes clear America can’t go without one crucial China export.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Xi plots next move in trade war with chips, tariffs at stake
The Chinese leader appears to be betting that a reset in ties with the US will lead to tangible wins ahead, including tariff reductions, an easing of export controls, and a generally more civil tone.
Trump agrees to visit China after ice-breaking call with Xi
The US president said he had accepted an invitation to visit Beijing after the call with his China counterpart – their first since he returned to power in January.
- Michael Koziol and Lisa Visentin
Putin gave him ice-cream. Xi says they’re best friends. But this bromance has limits
The leaders of Russia and China have cultivated an image of affection that has alarmed Donald Trump, but not all is as it seems, analysts say.
- Lisa Visentin
- Analysis
- China relations
Giant dolls, an empty theme park and semi-trailers: The tourist trap that’s now a lifeline for Russia
We arrive in Manzhouli a day before Xi Jinping is to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow. It’s a ghost town, where bored attendants man empty rides. But a dusty carpark nearby tells the real story.
- Lisa Visentin
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