US-China Trade Talks Begin in Paris
#USTradeTalks #ChinaUSRelationsU.S. and Chinese trade delegations began talks in Paris, paving the way for a Trump-Xi summit in weeks. Discussions aim to manage economic tensions and could address new issues like Iran, ahead of the critical bilateral meeting. read more
Xi Jinping to Skip Trump's Inauguration, Sends Special Representative
#ChinaUSrelations #TrumpinaugurationChina's President Xi Jinping opted to send Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative to Donald Trump's inauguration, declining Trump's invitation to attend in person. The move aims to enhance dialogue and cooperation with the new US government. read more
#ChinaUSrelations #TaiwanArmsSales
China suspends nuclear arms control talks with the US due to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The US recently approved $500m in military funding for Taiwan. Beijing criticizes the arms sales, stating they compromised discussion atmosphere. This suspension hampers global arms control efforts. read more
#ChinaUSrelations #TaiwanArmsSales
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs blames the US for prematurely ending talks over nuclear proliferation due to arms sales to Taiwan. Tensions rise as both US presidential candidates call for increased trade restrictions on China. read more