China and the US

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Blinken to arrive in China in early 2023

Blinken to arrive in China in early 2023

In early 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to visit China. He said this in an interview with France 2 TV channel. He stressed that the visit would take place in January or February. "This would be a …

Biden tells Xi US-China rivalry should not grow into conflict

Biden tells Xi US-China rivalry should not grow into conflict

U.S. President Joe Biden said at a meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping on the Indonesian island of Bali that the rivalry between the United States and China should not escalate into a conflict and stressed the need to develop special …

China confirms Xi Jinping to meet Biden and Macron next week

China confirms Xi Jinping to meet Biden and Macron next week

China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will meet his American and French counterparts Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron at the G20 and Apec summits next week. The trip to Bali, Indonesia for the Group of 20 summit will be …

U.S. and China planning Biden, Xi meeting

U.S. and China planning Biden, Xi meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning on meeting in person at some point, National Security Council coordinator John Kirby told reporters, but it remains unclear when the meeting will take …

Five U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan

Five U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan

A U.S. congressional delegation led by Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey has arrived in Taipei on an unannounced two-day visit on Sunday, the second U.S. congressional delegation to Taiwan this month. The new …

Taiwan hails US for support against China

Taiwan hails US for support against China

The Taiwan authorities thanked the United States for its solidarity and support during tension in the Taiwan Strait area, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.  "The Foreign Office expresses its sincere …

China condemns Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

China condemns Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

China condemns and resolutely opposes the visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. "On 2 August, in disregard of China's strong opposition and serious …

Pelosi's plane lands in Hawaii, its further route unknown

Pelosi's plane lands in Hawaii, its further route unknown

According to the Flightradar service, the plane of the chairperson of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, landed at the Honolulu airport in Hawaii. Later, access to the aircraft's location was restricted, …

Biden and Xi talk by phone for more than 2 hours

Biden and Xi talk by phone for more than 2 hours

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in a video call on Thursday that lasted more than two hours, discussed the importance of having face-to-face talks, growing lines of communication, and Taiwan but did not touch on …

U.S. still weighing China tariff options

U.S. still weighing China tariff options

U.S. President Joe Biden's team is still looking at options on whether to cut tariffs on Chinese imports to ease inflation, the White House said as industry requests to maintain the duties mounted. More than 400 requests to keep …

U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers to meet at G-20 this week

U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers to meet at G-20 this week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi alongside the G20 meeting of foreign ministers in Bali this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday. The planned meeting comes after …

Biden and Xi expected to engage in next weeks

Biden and Xi expected to engage in next weeks

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak in the next few weeks, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday, citing growing convergence among NATO and G7 members about the challenge China …

Biden says he plans to talk to China's Xi

Biden says he plans to talk to China's Xi

U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he plans to talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as he considers lifting some tariffs imposed on Beijing in a bid to ease U.S. inflation. "I plan on having a conversation with President …

Blinken to make major China policy speech this week

Blinken to make major China policy speech this week

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will make a major policy speech on Thursday at George Washington University detailing the Biden administration’s approach to relations with China. “The Asia Society will host Secretary …

Beijing to Washington: Taiwan is integral part of China

Beijing to Washington: Taiwan is integral part of China

China stands resolutely against the United States willingness to defend Taiwan militarily if needed as pledged by President Joe Biden, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday. "China expresses its acute …

U.S. believes its GDP to grow faster than China's this year

U.S. President Joe Biden says he does not believe an economic recession in the U.S. is inevitable despite record high inflation and supply shortages. “The fact that the United States will grow faster than China this year, for the …

Biden: U.S. military to defend Taiwan from China attack

Biden: U.S. military to defend Taiwan from China attack

U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would respond militarily if China intervenes in Taiwan by force, telling reporters in Tokyo, "That's the commitment we made." "Look, here's the …

Biden and China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks

Biden and China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks

U.S. President Joe Biden may talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said aboard Air Force One on Thursday. “I wouldn't be surprised if, in the coming weeks, …