Us China Relations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
China trying to 'outlast' Trump's trade war, pressure US allies to 'hedge'
Washington, April 12: China seeks to "outlast" an escalating trade war with the United States and keep pressure on U.S. allies to "hedge," a former US diplomat said, as President Donald Trump's imposition of new tariffs and Beijing's retaliation have sharply raised tensions between the two superpowers.
US cannot act recklessly: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Beijing, April 11: The United States cannot act recklessly and the wheels of history cannot be reversed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Goldilocks problem, EAM on US-China collaboration
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday while speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit said that the world is bracing for a period of sharp competition and contestation.
Trump increases tariffs on China to 125 pc, announces 90-day 'pause' for 75-plus countries
Washington DC, April 9: Amid the ongoing tariff war between the US and China that had been rattling the global markets, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced an immediate increase in tariffs on China to 125 per cent.
Mistake for China to retaliate: White House imposes 104 pc tariffs on China
Washington DC, April 9: The White House on Tuesday (local time) announced the imposition of a 104 per cent tariff on China starting Wednesday, marking a significant escalation amid the tariff tension which have shaken the markets.
Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff, doubling total levies beyond product value
New York, April 8: President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of products while doubling down on the global reciprocal tariffs.
'TikTok deal was close; China changed because of tariffs': Trump
Washington, DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump said that the deal on TikTok was pretty close. However, he noted that China changed its mind due to tariffs.
US lawmaker backs Trump's new tariffs, pushes Bipartisan bill to revoke China's trade status
Washington, DC April 4: Congressman John Moolenaar, who chairs the House Select Committee on China, released a statement endorsing President Trump's declaration of new tariffs aimed at Chinese imports, based on a report from the Select Committee on the CCP (SCCCP).
China slaps additional 34 pc tariffs on all US imports starting April 10
Beijing, April 4: Triggering a full-blown trade war, China will impose additional 34 per cent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Friday.
China critiques US reciprocal tariffs, vows to take resolute counter-measures
Beijing, April 3: China's commerce ministry on Thursday said that it will take "resolute counter-measures" against the "reciprocal tariffs" announced by United States President Donald Trump on all US trade partners, Global Times reported.
US sanctions Chinese officials for undermining autonomy of Hong Kong
Washington, April 1: The US Department of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals from Beijing and Hong Kong, accusing them of undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and engaging in transnational repression.
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over reciprocal access to Tibetan areas
Washington, DC, April 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday (local time) the imposition of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for limiting the access of US officials to Tibetan areas.
Chinese satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, March 27: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday stated that a Chinese satellite launched Wednesday night posed no threat to Taiwan due to its high altitude, as reported by Taipei Times.
US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as brazen, irresponsible
Washington DC, March 19: A spokesperson from the United States Department of State heavily criticised China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, calling them as "brazen and irresponsible threats," while reaffirming the United States' long-standing support for Taipei (capital city), as reported by Taipei Times.
China continues to hike its defense expenditure
Hong Kong, March 11: On 5 March, at this year's 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defense budget for 2025. The latest figure rises 7.2% year on year. Interestingly, Beijing maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, and the year before, as Chairman Xi Jinping prioritizes development of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Taiwan thanks US House for passing bill supporting IMF membership
Taipei, March 7: A bill to support Taiwan's admission into the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been approved by the United States House Financial Services Committee, the Taiwanese media reported on Friday.
US Press Secy Leavitt says President Trump 'tough' on China as US imposes tariff hikes
Washington, March 6: The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has been "very tough" on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action
Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.
China accuses Trump administration of serious regression over position on Taiwan
Beijing, February 18: The update made by the US Department of State in its online fact sheet on America's relations with Taiwan has drawn flak from China, with the latter accusing the Trump administration of serious regression for its position on Taiwan, CNN reported.
US lawmakers push to end 'One China' policy, back Taiwan ties
Taipei, February 8: US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Scott Perry from Pennsylvania reintroduced a resolution urging the US to end its "One China" policy, resume formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and negotiate a bilateral Taiwan-US free trade agreement, Taipei Times reported on Saturday.
Pressure is not right way for US to deal with China: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, Feb 5: Applying pressure is not the right way for the United States to handle its relations with China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, referring to the additional 10 per cent tariff the US has placed on goods from China under the pretext of fentanyl-related issues.
Newly imposed Chinese tariffs to cover US exports worth USD 23.6 billion in 2024: S&P Global Market
New Delhi, February 5: Mainland China has announced a series of targeted trade measures in response to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports on Tuesday.
Tariffs on China retaliatory for unprecedented fentanyl distribution in last four years: US Press Secretary
Washington DC, February 5: US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday spoke about several issues, including the tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on China and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US.
China to probe Google, hits back with counter tariffs at US
Beijing, February 4: China on Tuesday said it is launching an investigation into Google over alleged antitrust violations and is imposing additional tariffs on certain US products, in a move that is seen as retaliatory to the US administration's levy of new duties on all Chinese goods.
China announces retaliatory tariffs on US, to impose 15 pc tariff on coal, LNG; 10 pc on crude oil
Beijing, February 4: After the US government announced a 10 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods exported to America, China on Tuesday imposed additional tariffs on various US goods, including a 15 per cent tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil starting from February 10.
Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Rubio to Panama
Panama City, February 3: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Panama about China's influence and control over the Panama Canal, calling the situation "unacceptable" and said that the US will take "necessary measures" if changes are not made.
China cautiously prepares for Trump's second presidency
Beijing, January 28: Donald Trump began his second presidency on January 20, 2025, prompting countries worldwide to brace for potential disruptions. Among the most watchful is China, whose leadership remains divided on how to approach another Trump term.
Trump announces potential tariffs on Chinese imports as early as next week
Washington, January 23: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the first phase of US tariffs on Chinese imports could be implemented as soon as next week, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
Trump signs promised executive action to delay TikTok ban for 75 days
Washington, Jan 21: As he promised, US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive action that delays enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days.
We need to save TikTok...don't want to give our business to China: Trump at MAGA Victory Rally
Washington DC, January 20: Hours before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump said that he agreed to "approve" TikTok on the condition that the USA will own 50 per cent of the Chinese app to "save" American jobs and prevent "our business" going to the communist nation.
US V-P JD Vance meets Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump's inauguration
Washington, Jan 20: US Vice-President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, a day before he and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, as confirmed by a news statement from the Trump-Vance transition team.
Trump holds very good call with Xi Jinping, says they will solve many problems together
Washington, DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussed a range of issues including trade, fentanyl and TikTok on Friday.
US officials seek new rules to prevent Biotech technology from reaching Chinese military
Washington, DC, January 11: US lawmakers and industry leaders are calling for stricter export control regulations to prevent US biopharmaceutical companies from collaborating with China's military on biotechnology initiatives.
China in 2025: More trouble lies ahead
New Delhi, January 9: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it.
China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
Hong Kong, January 7: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it. In the coming year, it appears greater tumult lies ahead for both China and those who deal with it.