May 17 Watch 10:18 What's at stake in China trade talks for U.S. companies Prospects for averting an all-out trade war grew dimmer as the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and China kicked off in Washington. The president said China had been “spoiled" by lenient U.S. trade policies for too long. Yamiche… Continue watching
May 17 Trump plays down prospect of successful U.S.-China trade talks By Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday cast doubt on the prospect of successful trade talks with China. Continue reading
May 15 Gap apologizes for T-shirts with China map that didn't show Taiwan By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The U.S. clothing retailer Gap apologized Tuesday for selling T-shirts with a map of China that didn't include self-ruled Taiwan, the latest example of corporate kowtowing to Beijing. Continue reading
May 14 Trump offers U.S. aid to penalized Chinese telecom company By Associated Press The White House on Monday said President Donald Trump asked his commerce secretary to look into lifting or easing sanctions against a Chinese telecommunications company as part of a "give and take" with China. Continue reading
May 09 Leaders of Japan, China, South Korea agree to cooperate on North Korea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Leaders from the three countries held their first three-way summit in more than two years, demonstrating a spirit of cooperation. Continue reading
May 08 Facing threat of tariffs, China buyers cancel orders for U.S. soybeans By Christopher Rugaber, Dake Kang, Associated Press With the threat of tariffs and counter-tariffs between Washington and Beijing looming, Chinese buyers are canceling orders for U.S. soybeans, a trend that could deal a blow to American farmers if it continues. Farmers in China are being encouraged to… Continue reading
May 08 North Korea's Kim meets China's president ahead of Trump summit By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a northern Chinese port city and pledged his continuing commitment to denuclearization ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 04 Ex-coal baron running for Senate takes swipe at 'China people' in political ad By Associated Press Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is seeking the West Virginia seat now held by Sen. Joe Manchin, but his ad disparages Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying McConnell has created jobs for "China people" and charges that his "China… Continue reading
Apr 20 Americans expect Russia tensions to get worse, poll finds By Matthew Pennington, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans largely fear the country's relationship with Russia and China will get worse in the coming year, and despite signs of diplomatic progress with Kim Jong Un on nuclear weapons, nearly half say the same about North Korea. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 4:46 The argument for a U.S. trade deficit with China By Paul Solman America's growing trade deficit is one of President Trump's main arguments for imposing tariffs on China. And yet most economists would agree instead with the doctrine of trade deficits and its benefits for consumers. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. Continue watching