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China views the United States as a primary strategic rival, actively retaliating against US tariffs with its own duties, export controls on rare earths, and corporate sanctions.

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China: China is a central party in the trade talks with the United States, seeking to reduce tariffs and resolve disputes over technology policies and trade imbalances. Its economic actions have a substantial effect on global markets.
United States: The United States is a key participant in the trade negotiations with China and Switzerland, aiming to de-escalate trade tensions and address issues like trade deficits and technology transfer. Its tariff policies significantly impact global trade.
May 10, 2025 · 7 articles
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China: China is a central nation involved in the trade and economic talks with the United States, aiming to maintain a trade truce, address tariff disputes, and navigate the future of ByteDance's ByteDance — TikTok Shop.
United States: The United States is a primary party in these discussions, seeking to address trade imbalances, national security concerns related to ByteDance — TikTok Shop, and illicit finance, which directly impacts its economy and strategic interests.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
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China: China is holding trade talks with the United States, expressing concerns over US restrictive trade measures and tariffs, while also implementing new supply chain regulations that have alarmed US businesses.
United States: The United States is engaged in trade talks with China, expressing concerns over China's new supply chain regulations and restrictive trade measures, while also facing complaints about its own tariffs.
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is hosting Donald Trump and a delegation of US CEOs, with expectations of significant trade deals, particularly for Boeing aircraft and US energy.
United States: The United States, led by Donald Trump, is engaging in high-level trade discussions with China, aiming to secure deals and address trade imbalances.
May 06, 2026 · 20 articles
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China: China is a central actor in these bilateral talks, seeking to stabilize relations with the United States, potentially make large purchases of US goods, and discuss sensitive issues like Taiwan and nuclear arms.
United States: The United States is a central actor in these bilateral talks, aiming to secure trade deals, address concerns regarding Iran, Russia, Taiwan, and establish communication channels for AI.
May 10, 2026 · 16 articles
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China: China is hosting Donald Trump for a state visit to discuss trade, economic ties with Iran, and geopolitical tensions. Its economy could be affected by the Iran war, and it seeks to leverage its position for trade benefits.
United States: The United States, represented by Donald Trump, is engaging in high-level talks with China to address trade imbalances, the Iran war, and other strategic competition issues.
May 10, 2026 · 22 articles
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China: China is expected to expand its purchases of grains and meat from the United States, potentially fulfilling a previous commitment for soybean purchases.
United States: The United States is seeking bigger commitments from China on agricultural purchases, particularly soybeans, corn, sorghum, milling wheat, beef, and poultry.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the trade talks and is being asked by Donald Trump to help resolve the Iran war. China has also been expanding its economic leverage through laws to punish foreign entities that shift supply chains away and tightening its rare earth licensing regime.
United States: The United States, represented by Donald Trump, is seeking trade deals and China's assistance in the Iran war. The US has previously imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to a fragile trade truce.
May 11, 2026 · 11 articles
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China: China is hosting a diplomatic visit from the United States, aiming to achieve greater stability in economic relations and address contentious issues like Taiwan and Iran sanctions.
United States: The United States is engaging in high-level diplomatic talks with China to address trade imbalances, its policy on arms sales to Taiwan, and sanctions against Iran, seeking to stabilize relations with China.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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China: China is a central nation in this event, hosting the summit and engaging in discussions with the United States on critical geopolitical and economic issues, including trade, Taiwan, Iran, and North Korea.
United States: The United States is a central nation in this event, with its President Donald Trump visiting China for a high-stakes summit to address strategic rivalry, trade, Taiwan, Iran, and North Korea.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a central nation in this event, engaging in a high-stakes summit with the United States to stabilize relations, discuss trade, the situation in Iran, and its claim over Taiwan. China's economic and geopolitical influence is a major factor in the discussions.
United States: The United States is a central nation in this event, with its President, Donald Trump, meeting Xi Jinping of China to stabilize relations, address trade imbalances, the Iran situation, and the future of Taiwan.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the summit, engaging in discussions with the United States on trade, Taiwan, and Iran. Its economic stability and foreign policy positions are directly impacted by the outcomes of these talks.
United States: The United States is a central player in the summit, with Donald Trump seeking to address trade imbalances, arms sales to Taiwan, and the situation in Iran. The nation's economic and geopolitical interests are at stake.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the trade summit, aiming to stabilize economic relations with the United States while also pursuing its industrial strategy focused on green energy and advanced technologies. China's purchases of American products decreased by $50 billion last year.
United States: The United States is a key participant in the trade summit, seeking to narrow its trade imbalance with China, support American farmers and factories, and address competition in emerging technologies. The U.S. is also trying to develop its own rare earth production.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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China: China is a key player in this event, being the world's biggest buyer of Iranian oil and a major trading partner with the United States. It is being pressured by the U.S. to influence Iran, but is also wary of destabilizing its own economy and relationship with Iran.
United States: The United States, led by Donald Trump, is actively trying to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, seeking China's assistance while also imposing sanctions on entities doing business with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 27 articles
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China: China is the host nation for the summit and is involved in various regulatory decisions, export controls, and market access issues affecting U.S. companies.
United States: The United States is sending a business delegation to China to address long-standing business priorities, regulatory approvals, and market access for its companies.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a central focus of the summit, with its technology drive, particularly in AI, and its trade relations with the United States being key topics. Its economy is experiencing export growth and a rising yuan.
United States: The United States is involved in discussions with China regarding trade tensions, chip export restrictions, and geopolitical issues, including the war with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China views Taiwan as an inalienable part of its territory, and its 'One China' principle is a key factor in its relationship with the United States.
United States: The United States maintains a 'One China' policy with strategic ambiguity towards Taiwan, which has been a source of diplomatic challenges for its presidents.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the summit, engaging in discussions with the United States on trade, Taiwan, and nuclear arms. It aims to reduce tech restrictions and tariffs, while emphasizing Taiwan as a 'red line'.
United States: The United States, represented by Donald Trump, is seeking trade deals, addressing arms sales to Taiwan, and proposing a nuclear arms pact with China and Russia. The visit occurs amidst domestic challenges like the Iran war and inflation.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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China: China is hosting the US delegation and is expected to announce significant purchases of Boeing aircraft, US agricultural goods, and energy supplies, while also discussing the extension of a trade truce.
United States: The United States, led by Donald Trump, is seeking to strengthen economic ties, extend a trade truce, and secure major business deals with China, particularly in key industries.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the summit, aiming to resolve trade differences and address the issue of Taiwan with the United States.
United States: The United States, represented by Donald Trump, is seeking to sign trade deals, discuss Taiwan's status, and establish a Board of Trade with China.
May 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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China: China is a key participant in the summit, seeking to reduce tech restrictions on computer chips and tariffs. It views Taiwan as a 'red line' in its relations with the United States.
United States: The United States, led by Donald Trump, is engaging in high-stakes talks with China on trade, Taiwan's weapons package, and a potential nuclear arms pact. Its economy is affected by inflation and the war with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 25 articles
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China: China is a central participant in the high-level talks with the United States, aiming to ease trade and investment, address semiconductor export curbs, and discuss rare earths and the Iran war.
United States: The United States is a central participant in the high-level talks with China, aiming to ease trade and investment, secure purchases of its agriculture and energy, and discuss geopolitical issues.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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China: China is a central nation in this event, engaged in a fierce rivalry with the United States over AI technology while also seeking cooperation on AI safety. It has boosted its domestic AI chip industry and blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus.
United States: The United States is a central nation in this event, engaged in a fierce rivalry with China over AI technology while also seeking cooperation on AI safety. It has accused Chinese entities of technology theft and bars China from purchasing cutting-edge chips from Nvidia.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a key player in the AI rivalry with the United States, facing exclusion from advanced AI models and pushing for self-sufficiency in semiconductor production while proposing formal AI dialogue.
United States: The United States is a key player in the AI rivalry with China, seeking to establish guardrails for advanced AI models and addressing concerns about intellectual property theft and semiconductor supply chains.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is engaging in trade talks with the United States to reduce tariffs on non-sensitive goods and potentially increase imports of energy and agricultural products from the United States.
United States: The United States is negotiating with China to establish a managed trade mechanism, aiming to reduce tariffs on non-sensitive goods and increase exports of energy and agricultural products.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a central nation in this summit, engaging in discussions with the United States on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war, aiming for stability in their bilateral relationship.
United States: The United States is a central nation in this summit, engaging in discussions with China on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war, aiming for stability in their bilateral relationship.
May 13, 2026 · 15 articles
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China: China is a central nation in this event, with its President Xi Jinping hosting the United States President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations and global challenges.
United States: The United States is a central nation in this event, with its President Donald Trump visiting China to engage in discussions aimed at improving bilateral relations.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
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China: China is a central nation in these discussions, engaging in trade negotiations, seeking eased curbs on chipmaking equipment, and opposing US arms sales to Taiwan. Its economy has faltered, but it holds strategic importance.
United States: The United States, led by Donald Trump, is seeking economic wins, maintaining a trade truce, and addressing geopolitical issues with China, including the Iran war and arms sales to Taiwan. Its courts have limited Donald Trump's tariff powers.
May 13, 2026 · 16 articles
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China: China is a central nation in the summit, engaging in discussions on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war with the United States.
United States: The United States is a central nation in the summit, engaging in discussions on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war with China.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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China: China is a central nation in the summit, involved in trade disputes, technology competition, the Taiwan issue, and discussions regarding the war in Iran.
United States: The United States is a central nation in the summit, involved in trade disputes, technology competition, the Taiwan issue, and discussions regarding the war in Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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