Xi Jinping

For TikTok gift, Xi seeks Trump’s help in occupying Taiwan

In exchange for the gift of a TikTok deal, Xi appears to be seeking the most prized concession from Trump: outright opposition to Taiwan's independence and help in occupying the self-ruled island. And there are signs that Trump may just serve a victory to the Chinese leader on a platter.

China announces key huddle for 5-year blueprint amid tussle with Trump’s America

President Xi Jinping chaired a politburo meeting on Monday that finalized dates for the plenum and reviewed a draft of the new economic and social blueprint covering 2026 to 2030.

Trump tariffs bring record export business to China, trade on track for $1.2 tn surplus

Despite the steepest US tariffs in decades, China is on course for a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus as its exporters redirect goods to new markets unsettling governments worldwide

China, Qatar...Rwanda: Who's offering to fill void US is creating with UN retreat

As the US pulls back from the UN, states from China to Rwanda are moving to reshape global governance in their own image

Sharif lays out red carpet for Asim Munir's political role in Pakistan one foreign trip at a time

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is becoming a regular feature in the country's foreign policy, which is otherwise a domain of the Shehbaz Sharif government. Ironically, it is Sharif who is ceding diplomatic turf to Munir, but why?

Is Trump losing the bigger game to China to win a TikTok battle — trade, AI tech and Taiwan?

It is becoming increasingly clear that US President Donald Trump has made key concessions on major issues of trade, technology, and Taiwan, in negotiations with China to claim a symbolic victory on a relatively minor issue of TikTok.

Ahead of call with Xi, Trump junked $400 mn in Taiwan military aid

Just days ahead of a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump cut over $400 million in military aid to Taiwan, the self-ruling island that Xi wants to invade and occupy, according to a report.

Trump-Xi call: Who will claim victory if they seal TikTok deal?

US President Donald Trump is set to declare a victory with the finalisation of the TikTok deal after a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. But the reality is complicated, and Trump is far from being a winner in the deal.

Why Trump, who once wanted TikTok banned, is now batting for it

US President Donald Trump is set to talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping today (September 19) over the sale of the popular app TikTok. This comes after officials earlier this week said the ‘framework’ of a deal between the United States and the Chinese-owned app had been reached. But why is Trump, who once backed a ban on the app, now doing everything he can to save it

As China bans Nvidia chips, Huawei unveils AI superpower plan in Beijing’s show of might

China’s ban on Nvidia chips was swiftly followed by Huawei’s AI roadmap reflecting Beijing’s increasingly intensifying push to challenge US dominance in the chip race