Nov 12 Analysis: Can a summit ease U.S.-China tensions? Here’s what to expect By Ian Johnson, Council on Foreign Relations On the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, a rare in-person meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will provide an opportunity to put a range of issues on a firmer footing. But don’t expect… Continue reading
Nov 11 Chinese ships block, pursue Philippine vessels as U.S. renews warning it will defend its ally By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: Biden, Xi set to meet at economic summit in San Francisco In our news wrap Friday, Biden and China’s President Xi prepare to meet next week, Biden formally entered the first 2024 Democratic primary, the FBI seized devices from New York Mayor Adams amid a campaign finance investigation, France and North… Continue watching
Nov 10 Under strained circumstances, Biden, Xi scheduled to talk trade By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies in nearly a year. Continue reading
Nov 03 Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate a defense pact and boost ties amid China’s aggression By Jim Gomez, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The move is part of efforts to fortify their alliance in the face of China's alarming assertiveness in the region. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden pushes for more U.S.-Latin America trade, seeking to lessen Chinese influence By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden on Friday will welcome national leaders from across the Western Hemisphere for the first Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit. Continue reading
Nov 01 China sends 43 planes and 7 ships near Taiwan in ongoing military pressure campaign By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses, the country's defense ministry said. Continue reading
Oct 27 Former Premier Li Keqiang, once considered a contender to lead China’s Communist Party, dies at 68 By Emily Wang Fujiyama, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Li was China's No. 2 leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades… Continue reading
Oct 27 China’s top diplomat visits Washington to help stabilize ties and perhaps set up a Biden-Xi summit By Didi Tang, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Before the meeting, U.S. officials said they would press Wang Yi on the importance of China stepping up its role on the world stage if it wants to be considered a responsible major international player. Continue reading
Oct 26 U.S. and China seek to ease tensions ahead of possible Biden-Xi summit By Didi Tang, Matthew Lee, Associated Press In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week. Continue reading