In the recent past, China has ramped up its pressure on Taiwan as President Xi Jinping described reunification of the island with the mainland as an "unstoppable" historic mission and a "strategic necessity."

China warns US actions on Taiwan could lead to direct confrontation

Beijing called the CIA’s attempt a naked political provocation and accused Washington of maliciously smearing the Chinese government.

China vows to crush CIA espionage efforts after recruitment video targeting PLA

Xi Jinping warned the US to handle Taiwan arms sales with caution during a phone call with Donald Trump, calling Taiwan the core issue in US-China ties. The leaders discussed trade, global conflicts, and future cooperation, while Taiwan said the call would help stabilise the situation.

China's Xi Jinping cautions Trump about US-Taiwan arms deal; Taipei says 'we don't worry too much'

World: China’s ambassador to the United Nations condemned US President Donald Trump's tariffs saying that it violated World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.

Trump threatens China with more tariffs as he prepares to speak with Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping believes that China-United States relations are among the most important bilateral relations in the world. Ahead of the 2024 US Presidential elections, the Chinese premier according to remarks from a letter to the 2024 annual awards dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations said a successful partnership between the two nations is an opportunity for them to be enablers to each other's development—instead of an obstacle.

Xi Jinping advocates for stronger China-America ties ahead of 2024 US Elections

United States President Joe Biden met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the White House on Friday (Oct 27) in a bid to possibly prepare for a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping as Washington and Beijing are in the midst of working to ease tensions between the two countries.

Biden meets China’s top diplomat Wang Yi, paving way for potential meeting with Xi Jinping

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday to discuss Chinese commercial practices that Washington deems unfair. This was the second consultation between the chief trade negotiators from the world's two biggest economies after relations were damaged under former US president Donald Trump.

US, China chief trade negotiators hold 'candid exchange'

Top US and Chinese trade officials have held their first "candid" talks since Joe Biden became president, the two sides said Thursday, as Washington scrutinises whether Beijing is sticking to a key agreement forged during a bruising tariffs battle between the economic superpowers.

Top China, US trade officials hold 'candid' first talks

Taiwan scrambled fighter jets on Friday as 18 Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, including crossing the sensitive mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, in an escalation of tensions as a senior U.

Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz island

The United States is pushing relations with China to "the brink of a new Cold War", the Chinese foreign minister said on Sunday, with tensions soaring over coronavirus, Hong Kong's status and other issues.

Chinese foreign minister says US, China nearing 'brink of new Cold War'

A day after US President Trump threatened to "cut off" ties with China amid the coronavirus crisis, the foreign ministry said that "China and the US should continue to strengthen cooperation against the epidemic, defeat the epidemic as soon as possible, treat patients, and restore economy and production.

Require US to meet us halfway: China on Trump's threat to cut off ties

Trade tensions and high-tech rivalry between the US and China are having a "very negative influence" on the world economy, Australia's prime minister said Friday as he urged both powers to resolve their differences.

China-US tensions 'very negative influence' on global economy: Australia PM Scott Morrison

The chief of US naval operations, Admiral John Richardson said today that he had urged Chinese authorities to follow international rules during naval encounters at sea to ensure safety as tensions over China-US relations in the South China Sea continued.

China must follow international rules during naval encounters at sea: US

Taiwan is the most important and sensitive issue in Sino-U.S. ties, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

Taiwan is the most important issue in Sino-US ties: Xi to Trump

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said the Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity

No country can be exception to 'one China' principle: China

Chinese media reported that Jinping in a telephonic conversation agreed to meet Trump 'at an early date'

China's Xi to Trump: Cooperation only right choice to strengthen ties