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• Will Pelosi go to Taiwan? Speaker confirms Asia trip, doesn’t mention island visit

  China gave no details of how it might react if Pelosi goes to Taiwan, but the defense ministry warned the military would take "strong measures to thwart any external interference."

  Politics

  Jul 31
  
• ‘Old friend’: Biden and Xi meet virtually amid mounting U.S.-China tensions

  The White House set low expectations for the meeting with Xi. No major announcements or even a joint statement were anticipated.

  World

  Nov 15, 2021
  
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• China using fake U.S. Navy ships for missile target practice, satellite images show

  Beijing's intentions are becoming increasingly concerning to the U.S. as tensions rise over the South China Sea, Taiwan and military supremacy in the region.

  World

  Nov 8, 2021
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• U.S., China trade jabs at first in-person meeting since election

  The meetings in Anchorage, Alaska, were a new test in increasingly troubled relations between the two countries

  World

  Mar 18, 2021
• Trump bans U.S. investments in companies linked to China military

  The Pentagon's list of companies includes Huawei Technologies Ltd.

  World

  Nov 13, 2020
• China begins military drills as U.S. official visits Taiwan

  Beijing has watched with growing alarm the ever-closer relationship between Taipei and Washington.

  World

  Sep 17, 2020
• China sanctions 11 U.S. politicians, including Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio

  China has announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who have already been singled out by Beijing.

  World

  Aug 10, 2020
• China orders U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu as tensions increase

  The move was a response to the Trump administration’s order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston after Washington accused Chinese agents of trying to steal medical and other research in Texas.

  World

  Jul 24, 2020
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• China vows to retaliate after U.S. orders it to close Houston consulate

  The U.S. said Wednesday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston ``to protect American intellectual property'' and the private information of Americans.

  World

  Jul 22, 2020
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• China ‘shocked’ by U.S. reversal on U.N. coronavirus resolution: Chinese diplomat

  For more than six weeks the 15-member council has been trying to agree on a text that ultimately aims to back a March 23 call by U.N. chief Antonio Guterres for a ceasefire in global conflicts so the world can focus on the pandemic.

  World

  May 9, 2020