China says its Pacific missile launch was a "routine exercise". The US strongly disagrees. Washington says the test exposes Beijing's rapidly expanding and opaque nuclear programme. Scroll down to find out why this ICBM launch matters.

US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific, says Beijing's arsenal of 'great concern'

U.S. lawmakers from both parties have raised alarm over China’s new ethnic unity law, warning it could further restrict religious and cultural freedoms of Tibetans and Uighurs. The concerns follow similar criticism from the European Parliament, putting renewed international focus on Beijing’s policies toward ethnic minorities.

U.S. Senators flag threat to Tibetans & Uyghurs under China’s ethnic unity law

US warned that countries across the Indo-Pacific are increasingly alarmed by China. At Asia's biggest security forum, Pete Hegseth said Beijing's military expansion is causing growing concern across the region. Yet he insisted US is not seeking confrontation. So what does the US want?

Hegseth at Shangri-La Dialogue warns China's military build-up causing 'alarm' across Asia, says US seeking 'stable equilibrium'

China has confirmed the purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft following Donald Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping, while both sides signalled willingness to ease trade tensions and extend the tariff truce.

China confirms purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft after Trump-Xi trade summit

China has accelerated production of its Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter, quietly building a fleet of over 250 jets. By utilizing domestic engines and advanced assembly lines, Beijing has officially outnumbered America's capped inventory of 187 F-22s.


‘Outnumbering the F-22 Raptor’: How China secretly built a massive J-20 stealth fighter fleet

The U.S. and China may be clashing over tariffs, sanctions, and market access, but the real battle is playing out quietly in currency markets. At the heart of it is a growing push toward de-dollarisation, a slow but steady attempt to reduce the world’s dependence on the U.S. dollar.

Currency Markets Emerge as New US-China Battleground 

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal tied to Iran, warns ships over Hormuz tolls, escalating tensions and targeting Tehran’s oil revenue network

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade, warns on Hormuz 'tolls'

Washington alleges that Chinese entities are using AI “distillation” techniques to extract capabilities from advanced models developed by American firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Beijing has denied the claims, calling them baseless, as both sides prepare for a high-stakes summit.

What is distilling? US accuses China of ​industrial-scale AI system theft

China’s civil-military fusion strategy allows such data to support defence planning. As one expert told Reuters, the effort reflects China’s expanding “far-seas reach” and a clearer operational picture of contested maritime regions.

Why is China quietly mapping the ocean floor? Is a silent submarine war with US taking shape?

President Donald Trump has asked to postpone his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by a month. Originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2, the delay comes as the US pushes Beijing to help secure Strait of Hormuz, where oil transit has been throttled by IRGC threats.

Trump wants to delay trip to China, summit with Xi for ‘a month or so’. Here's why

Shield of the Americas, or shackles of the Americas?: The Chinese Embassy in Washington has sparked a fresh diplomatic row after briefly posting—and then deleting—an AI-generated animation mocking President Donald Trump’s "Shield of the Americas" summit. Watch it here

Watch: ‘Shield of the Americas, or shackles?’ China mocks Trump with AI video of eagle trapping doves. Here's what it means

Tensions reached a breaking point at UNSC on Thursday (Mar 12) as Russia accused Washington of creating "nuclear hysteria" to justify Operation Epic Fury, while Washington accused Moscow and Beijing of "shielding" Tehran.

US-Russia-China clash at UN: Moscow accuses Washington of ‘nuclear hysteria,’ Beijing calls Trump's nation 'instigator' of Iran war

#Gravitas The United States and China are rapidly advancing toward what could become the world’s first high-tech drone confrontation in the Indo-Pacific.

The U.S. has strategically deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones across key locations near China’s periphery, strengthening surveillance and strike capabilities. Meanwhile, images circulating online appear to show a stealth drone aboard China’s new amphibious assault ship — signaling Beijing’s growing unmanned warfare ambitions.

World's Next Drone War Over Indo-Pacific? US-China High-Tech Race

China dismissed the accusations, described itself as a responsible nuclear nation, and blamed the United States for triggering an arms race globally.

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing, urges broader arms treaty including Beijing

United States President Donald Trump says he had an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which covered issues including trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.


US President Praises Relations with China After Phone Call with Xi

Trump confirmed he will visit China later this year and said Xi Jinping will visit Washington towards the end of the year, citing improving ties and improving trade between the two countries.

‘We’re gonna make a trip’: Trump confirms China visit this year, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside

Global trade is splitting into two sharply different paths. With America's effective tariff rate now above 11 per cent and China’s down to just 1.3 per cent, trade policy is fast becoming a tool of geopolitical influence, not just economics. 


Tariffs Deepen US-China Divide in Global Trade Strategy |

China slammed the US–Taiwan trade deal cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods and boosting chip investment in America, urging adherence to the one-China principle. Taiwan hailed the pact, vowing to stay a global AI chip leader as the US pushes semiconductor reshoring.

‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

Protectionism seems to spill over into 2026.

The White House has blocked a china-linked acquisition of US Semiconductor assets.

President Donald Trump has ordered Hie-Fo to divest assets it acquired from new jersey-based Emcore, citing national security concerns.

Trump Blocks China-linked Chip Deal

Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications.

AI chip war U-turn? Trump allows Nvidia H200 sales to China, says Xi Jinping ‘responded positively’

The package aims to compensate farmers for their losses, as they form an important voter base for the US President, following the impact of low crop prices and Trump’s tariff policies.

Trump tariff woes: US President to announce $12 bn relief package for farmers

Trump doubles down on tariffs, plans 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1

The Trump administration took this step to detect AI chips being diverted to destinations that are under US export restrictions. Moreover, it has been applied to only select shipments, according to sources.

US, China still not friends? Trump admin 'secretly' placing trackers in AI chip shipment to catch illegal exports to China

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US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific, says Beijing's arsenal of 'great concern'

U.S. Senators flag threat to Tibetans & Uyghurs under China’s ethnic unity law

China's military rise causing 'alarm' across the Pacific, says Hegseth

China confirms purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft after Trump-Xi trade summit

Outnumbering the Raptor: How China secretly built a massive J-20 armada

Currency Markets Emerge as New US-China Battleground

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade, warns on Hormuz 'tolls'

What is distilling? US accuses China of industrial-scale AI system theft

Why is China mapping the seas? Is a hidden US submarine war brewing?

Trump to delay trip to China, summit with Xi for ‘a month or so’. Here's why

‘Shield of the Americas, or shackles?’ China mocks Trump with AI video satire

Clash at UN: Russia, China accuse US of ‘nuclear hysteria' to justify Iran war

World's Next Drone War Over Indo-Pacific? US-China High-Tech Race

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing, urges broader arms treaty including Beijing

US President Praises Relations with China After Phone Call with Xi

Trump confirms China visit, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside

Tariffs Deepen US-China Divide in Global Trade Strategy |

‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

Trump Blocks China-linked Chip Deal

AI chip war U-turn? Trump allows Nvidia H200 sales to China

Trump tariff woes: US President to announce $12 bn relief package for farmers

Trump doubles down on tariffs, plans 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1

US hiding trackers in AI chip shipment to catch illegal exports to China

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US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific, says Beijing's arsenal of 'great concern'

U.S. Senators flag threat to Tibetans & Uyghurs under China’s ethnic unity law

China's military rise causing 'alarm' across the Pacific, says Hegseth

China confirms purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft after Trump-Xi trade summit

Outnumbering the Raptor: How China secretly built a massive J-20 armada

Currency Markets Emerge as New US-China Battleground

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade, warns on Hormuz 'tolls'

What is distilling? US accuses China of ​industrial-scale AI system theft

Why is China mapping the seas? Is a hidden US submarine war brewing?

Trump to delay trip to China, summit with Xi for ‘a month or so’. Here's why

‘Shield of the Americas, or shackles?’ China mocks Trump with AI video satire

Clash at UN: Russia, China accuse US of ‘nuclear hysteria' to justify Iran war

World's Next Drone War Over Indo-Pacific? US-China High-Tech Race

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing, urges broader arms treaty including Beijing

US President Praises Relations with China After Phone Call with Xi

Trump confirms China visit, says Xi to visit US ‘end of year’ – Details inside

Tariffs Deepen US-China Divide in Global Trade Strategy |

‘Resolutely oppose’: China lashes out after US, Taiwan sign landmark trade deal

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

Trump Blocks China-linked Chip Deal

AI chip war U-turn? Trump allows Nvidia H200 sales to China

Trump tariff woes: US President to announce $12 bn relief package for farmers

Trump doubles down on tariffs, plans 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1

US hiding trackers in AI chip shipment to catch illegal exports to China

What is distilling? US accuses China of industrial-scale AI system theft