US-China ties

From Bilateral Ties To TikTok Deal: What Did US President Trump Tell China's Xi During Phone Call

Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that it had reached a framework agreement with China on TikTok after two days of discussions. Now, US President Trump announced that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal. 

Sep 19, 2025, 22:32 PM IST

Trump Makes U-Turn With 90-Day Pause On Reciprocal Tariffs, Doubles Down On China For Retaliation

In a sharp escalation targeting Beijing, tariffs on Chinese imports have been raised to 125%, up from the 104% rate imposed overnight, following China’s retaliatory tariff of 84%, announced President Donald Trump.

Apr 09, 2025, 23:22 PM IST

Trump's Tariff War: China Hits Back, Slaps 84 Per Cent Levy On US Goods

Trump's threat of the additional 50 per cent tariffs on China on Monday came after Beijing refused to withdraw the 34 per cent tariffs on US goods by Tuesday, which it had announced to retaliate Trump's 34 per cent levy on Chinese goods announced last week.

Apr 09, 2025, 21:14 PM IST

‘We Just Want…’: Donald Trump Says THIS Big Thing About Trade Relationship With China

Calling the relationship "unfair", Trump said the US doesn't want to take any advantage but wants fairness. He also criticised the Biden administration for allowing the trade deficit to go "out of hand".

 

Jan 24, 2025, 14:06 PM IST

US bans import from China's Xinjiang region to curb forced labour

This move may threaten China's USD 500 billion in annual shipments bound for the US

Jul 04, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Taiwan issue to dominate high-stakes Xi Jinping-Joe Biden virtual summit

Some experts said China`s emphasis on Taiwan amidst other friction points reflects its reluctance to be drawn into armed conflict with the United States unnecessarily, despite its recent words and actions, including sending an unprecedented number of planes into Taiwan`s air defence zone.

 

Nov 15, 2021, 12:57 PM IST

Troubled US-China relationship casts shadow over Joe Biden-Xi Jinping virtual meet

Monday's meeting, the two leaders' third engagement since Biden became president, comes amid mounting tensions in the US-China relationship. The two held long phone calls in February and September where they discussed human rights, trade, the pandemic and other issues.

Nov 15, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

Joe Biden administration to be risky for Chinese economy? Know about his possible move

A former adviser to China's central bank has warned that economic planners should not rule out the possibility of a Trump comeback in 2024 and added that President-elect Biden might "continue Trump's hard-line approach to China."

Nov 29, 2020, 06:25 AM IST

China passes new export-control law restricting sensitive exports, following US move

China passed a law restricting exports of controlled items, allowing the government to act against countries that abuse export controls in a way that harm`s China`s interests, state media said.

Oct 18, 2020, 18:12 PM IST

Day 1 of US-China trade talks ends with hopes for limited deal

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer met with Vice Premier Liu He and other senior Chinese officials for about seven hours at the USTR`s headquarters near the White House.

Oct 11, 2019, 06:47 AM IST

White House's name gaffe not helping US-China ties: Scholars

The header of the transcript issued on Saturday described Xi as president of the Republic of China, which is the formal name of the government on Taiwan that China refuses to acknowledge.

Jul 10, 2017, 14:20 PM IST

Donald Trump, Xi Jinping talks "significant" for US-China ties: Officials

The first summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will be of "great significance" for global peace.

Apr 03, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

Will work to develop 'constructive relationship': Trump to Xi

US President Donald Trump has told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a letter that he looks forward to developing a "constructive relationship" that benefits both countries, days after his remarks questioning the decades-old 'One China' policy riled Beijing.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

Donald Trump's White House vows to stop China from taking South China Sea islands

The comments at a briefing from White House spokesman Sean Spicer signalled a sharp departure from years of cautious US handling of China`s assertive pursuit of territory claims in Asia.

Jan 24, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

China rejects Donald Trump's claim it stole drone

China on Monday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump`s claim that it had "stolen" an American research drone, as state media said his diplomatic inexperience could spark a confrontation between the two nations.

Dec 19, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

After slamming China, Donald Trump says US must improve 'important' relationship with Beijing

Donald Trump criticised China repeatedly during his presidential campaign for currency manipulation and military build-up in the South China Sea.

Dec 10, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

China, US must avoid excessive mutual suspicion - Chinese envoy

China and the United States must avoid being overly suspicious of each other`s strategic intentions, China`s ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday while looking ahead to the Presidency of Donald Trump.

Nov 17, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Angry China warns of sea conflict

China reacted furiously to Tuesday`s decision, with its foreign ministry quickly declaring an international tribunal's verdict that its claims to most of the strategically vital waterway had no legal basis 'null and void'

Jul 13, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

China should be on high alert after South China Sea verdict: Media

Calling for national unity ahead of today's verdict by an international tribunal on China's claims in the South China Sea, state media directed its ire against US and Japan saying that Beijing should be on high alert if tensions escalate putting to test the PLA's military strength.

Jul 12, 2016, 10:41 AM IST