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May 13, 2026

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength

President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.

May 12, 2026

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve

Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.

May 12, 2026

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

Trump is expected to press Xi on China's economic and material support for Iran at their upcoming summit, senior administration officials say.

May 10, 2026

China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom

Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.

May 4, 2026

Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind

China is developing AI-powered robotic wolf packs designed to scout and support troops in a potential Taiwan invasion, according to an Foundation for Defense of Democracies report.

April 30, 2026

Rubio warns China after Panama ship detentions, calls hemisphere sovereignty 'non-negotiable'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns hemisphere sovereignty is "non-negotiable" as U.S. and allies condemn China's reported detention of Panama ships.

April 14, 2026

Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot

China may not need to invade Taiwan to spark a global economic crisis, experts warn, citing the island's dominance in advanced semiconductor production.

April 13, 2026

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China says it will restore some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, following a visit by opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.

April 10, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies

Xi Jinping met KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing as Taiwan's opposition blocks a $40 billion defense budget amid U.S. pressure to approve it.

March 20, 2026

US intel finds no China plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, despite military buildup

The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.