Unpopularity of the war may affect the US approach to the conflict and hurt Republicans in the elections, analysts say.
Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.
The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
There seems to be no end to the harm arising from US President Donald Trump’s madcap war on Iran. Go beyond the direct tragic impact across Iran itself, the collateral damage from Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its ad hoc assaults on US allies in the region: beyond the burgeoning impact of shortages of oil, gas, hydrogen, helium and sulphur, and the prospect of food shortages arising from the collapse in fertiliser supplies; beyond the hardships of tens of thousands of...
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a memorandum of understanding on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension.
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed asking federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with journalists. The Office of Personnel Management, the human resources office for the US government, released a draft NDA designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees. Under the draft agreement, the administration could pursue civil and criminal penalties against employees...
The Xi-Trump summit in Beijing unfolded much more cordially than the tense truce in Busan. In the six months since the leaders met in the South Korean city, America’s bargaining position has weakened considerably from developments both domestic and international. From a reluctant respite in tensions, US-China relations have evolved to what may be the beginning of a reconciliation. The two great powers interact at three levels. At the bottom is trade and investment; we can expect the terms of the...
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered agreements aimed at normalising relations with Israel that were forged during Trump’s first term. In a social media post, Trump said negotiations are “proceeding nicely” but tied any eventual agreement to expanded participation in the agreements first signed in 2020. He pointed to Saudi...
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
Trump says Washington not in rush to sign a deal with Iran as Iranian media warn of disagreements on some key issues.
US president makes announcement after mediator Pakistan holds 'highly productive' talks in Tehran.
Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.
US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within 'days'.
The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.
President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade deal commitments by July 4
A prominent American business group in China has called for expanded energy trade between the world’s two largest economies – a move first floated by US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing last week. Analysts, however, warn that uncompetitive pricing could limit Chinese demand. “Energy remains a centrepiece of the bilateral relationship,” said Markel Hubinette, who sits on the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s board of governors. Speaking at the Global Trade and...
Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.
Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
US President Donald Trump said he is calling off a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are under way. Trump’s announcement in a social media post on Monday came as he had threatened the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire. The president did not offer details about the planned attack but said but he instructed the US military “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a...
Congressional reaction to US President Donald Trump’s visit to China highlighted how sharply Washington’s political consensus on Beijing has shifted in recent years, with lawmakers from both parties warning against any perceived softening of US support for Taiwan or broader strategic competition with China. While Democrats criticised Trump for appearing too accommodating towards Beijing, many Republicans also stressed that economic engagement with China should not come at the expense of...
Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.
China is stepping up economic engagement with Russia by hosting the 10th edition of a major bilateral expo ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected trip to Beijing this week – just days after his American counterpart, Donald Trump, visited there last week. The back-to-back visits to the Chinese capital by two of the world’s most influential leaders highlight an uptick in diplomatic activity as Beijing seeks to stabilise relations with Washington while deepening coordination with...
Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Taiwan says it will maintain 'status quo' and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China's Xi Jinping.
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
The presence of President Donald Trump’s top science adviser Michael Kratsios and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the US delegation to Beijing this week has drawn attention to whether AI was on the talks’ agenda. When asked if the talks between Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping produced any results relevant to AI collaboration, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun did not give a direct answer. “China has always advocated that all parties jointly promote the development of...
Stephen Miran’s departure from the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors will smooth the leadership transition to incoming chair Kevin Warsh, but his exit is unlikely to alter the central bank’s policy trajectory, analysts said. The move is also sparking speculation about what comes next for Miran – a former top economic adviser to US President Donald Trump – with market watchers debating whether he will return to the White House or re-enter the private sector. Miran submitted his resignation as...
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the visiting US leader Donald Trump at Zhongnanhai in the heart of Beijing on Friday, the final day of Trump’s trip. Trees and roses The ancient trees and roses at Zhongnanhai drew Trump’s eye and sparked some light-hearted banter between the two leaders. As they strolled through the Chinese leaders’ compound, Xi pointed out ancient trees, some of them a few hundred years old. “They live that long?” Trump asked, a smiling Xi noting that some of the trees were...
US President Donald Trump said he has secured “fantastic trade deals” during his high-stakes state visit to Beijing, as he met with his counterpart, President Xi Jinping, for a second day in Beijing. “This has been an incredible visit. I think a lot of, a lot of good has come of it. We’ve made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries,” Trump said on Friday at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese central leadership compound. During the leaders’ meetings, Iran and the reopening of the Strait of...
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven In Chinese diplomacy, historic venues are rarely just backdrops, and are often interpreted as rich in symbolism, carrying messages about history and bilateral...
Against the backdrop of ceremonial grandeur at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, US President Donald Trump leaned on centuries of shared history to set the stage for the future of China-US relations. In his state banquet address capping a long day of talks, tourism and toasts, Trump blended calculated callbacks with personal touches – carefully crafted to appeal to the hosts, including President Xi Jinping. He framed the relationship as “one of the most consequential” in world history,...
Iran's foreign minister said Iranians will 'not bow down', adding there is no military solution to disputes with Tehran.
The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
Analysts say China is likely to ask for change in US policy towards Taiwan if it were to pressure Iran reopen Hormuz.
Washington and Beijing have piled on irritants in advance of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, suggesting that neither side wants to be seen as a deal killer – even as they try to build potential leverage to bargain away, analysts and former US government officials said. Scott Kennedy, senior adviser with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said that both sides had been “picking up some chits which they might be...
US President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing to meet China’s President Xi Jinping.
US President Donald Trump arrived in China – flanked by his top aides and American tech leaders – on Wednesday night as Beijing rolled out a lavish welcome ceremony at the airport. He was received by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng at Beijing Capital International Airport. Trump’s entourage includes Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia and a last-minute addition to the trip, as well as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and Tim Cook...
Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.
Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. US President Donald Trump has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The state visit is the first by an American president in almost nine years. It...
Taiwan staged a large-scale live-fire drill on a frontline island near mainland China on Wednesday, hours before President Donald Trump was due to land in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The exercise on Kinmen, also known as Quemoy, simulated a People’s Liberation Army amphibious assault on the coastline. The coming Xi-Trump summit has triggered renewed anxiety in Taiwan that it could become a bargaining chip in their broader negotiations, after Trump indicated that...
US President Donald Trump said he would urge China’s Xi Jinping to “open up” to American business, and belatedly added Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to the list of executives accompanying him on a trip to Beijing. “I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to ‘open up’ China so that these brilliant people can work their magic,” Trump said on social media. “I will make that my very first request.” Huang boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska on Wednesday,...
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.
US President Donald Trump departed for China on Tuesday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, carrying hopes of stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies, even as deep divisions remain over trade, Taiwan and global security crises. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening ahead of two days of meetings with Xi, his first trip to China since 2017 and the first state visit between the two leaders since Trump returned to the White...
US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Politico first reported the development. “Marty is a terrific guy, but he’s going to go on and he’s going to lead a...
Cooperative symbolism behind tea with the Trumps in the Forbidden City This article was first published on November 10, 2017 by Laura Zhou Beijing’s Forbidden City was more than just an opulent backdrop for US President Donald Trump’s first day in China. One of the main halls used to stage a set piece on Trump’s tour of the former imperial palace was weighted with meaning and chosen to underscore cooperation between the two countries. As part of their higher-than-usual welcome to the capital,...
Taiwan is watching the coming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping with unease, concerned that any discussions over arms sales could see the island used as leverage in a broader Sino-American deal. Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. According to the White House, the engagements will include a bilateral meeting with Xi and a state banquet on Thursday, as well as a working lunch before Trump departs on Friday. Speaking at the White...
Beyond high-profile names like Apple’s Tim Cook, a number of lesser-known CEOs joining US President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week represent industries caught in the crossfire of the trade war, analysts said, and are expected to push for deeper engagement rather than risk becoming a “geopolitical football”. Seventeen American CEOs have been invited in total, according to a list released by the White House on Monday – a smaller business delegation than in 2017, when 27 high-profile...
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Cuba was asking for help and “we are going to talk”, without providing any more detail. “No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction – down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In the meantime, I’m off to China!” Trump wrote on social media. Representatives for the White House and the State Department could not be immediately reached for comment. Representatives for...
When US President Donald Trump’s delegation touches down in Beijing on Wednesday night, he looks to be flanked by a cadre of corporate executives, headlined by a man seen by much of the Chinese public as the most familiar American entrepreneur of his generation: Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX chief’s presence alongside Trump for meetings with President Xi Jinping adds a distinctive commercial and personal layer to a diplomatically delicate trip. “Musk’s inclusion in Trump’s China delegation has...
With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: “Nacho”. The acronym – short for “Not a chance Hormuz opens” – reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices. This marks a sharp pivot from last year’s dominant trade tactic, “Taco” – “Trump always chickens out”, which was born in the chaos of Trump’s tariff blitz and relied on the assumption that...
On Sunday, Tehran sent a response to an earlier US proposal to end the war through mediator Pakistan.
Brent crude rises amid a continuing deadlock as Trump describes Iran's response as 'totally unacceptable'.
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
As US President Donald Trump prepares to visit Beijing next week after a six-week delay, the cause of the delay – the war on Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz – risks becoming a fresh point of friction in his summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. While both China and the US stand to benefit from the reopening of the strait and a permanent end to the war, Beijing and Washington have viewed the crisis through different lenses and sharply diverged over how to achieve...
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called for stability with Beijing days before US President Donald Trump’s closely watched trip to China, saying the US was not out to reshape the Chinese economy but to rebalance trade. The trade chief told Fox News on Friday that while the world’s two largest economies “always had a really robust trading relationship … it’s been wildly unbalanced with China exporting just vast amounts of goods to the United States and largely blocking a lot of US imports...
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAP). Besides the Pentagon, the effort is led by the White House, the director of national intelligence, the Energy Department, Nasa and the FBI. The Pentagon said on Friday in a social media post that while past administrations sought to discredit or dissuade the American people, President Donald Trump “is focused on providing maximum...
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.