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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicUS-China

Topic: US-China

China isn’t impressed with Trump H200 chip offer. Commentators call it a ‘poison pill’

The Chinese view is that the US is willing to sell 'sub-par' products, while keeping next-generation technology firmly under American control.

How China reads US National Security Strategy—a return of America First in new language

Across the varied reading of the NSS in Chinese media, one thread recurs: The more Trump leans toward isolationism, the more volatile the global order is likely to become.

China ran disinfo campaign against Rafale jets post-Op Sindoor—US govt report

The annual report submitted to the US Congress by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission claims “Pakistan’s military success over India”, showcasing Chinese weaponry”.

‘Never seen men so scared’: Trump wants a Cabinet like Xi’s — at least for a few days

US President tells Republican senators about his meeting with China's Xi Jinping last month. 'JD (Vance) doesn't behave like that. He butts into conversations,' Trump quips.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.

Trump announces US-China TikTok deal

The agreement requires TikTok’s American assets to be transferred to U.S. owners from China’s ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for nearly a year.

US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent hints at reaching TikTok deal with China after Madrid talks

Speaking to the media at the conclusion of two days of talks, Bessent said, 'The framework is for a switch to a U.S.-controlled ownership,' without providing further details.

Trump pushes denuclearisation talks with Russia, China, eyes fresh diplomacy with North Korea

In February, Trump outlined plans to pursue nuclear arms control talks with Putin and Xi Jinping, aiming to impose limits on US, Russian, and Chinese arsenals.

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

China doesn’t trust Nvidia chips—calls it US strategic trap to prolong tech dependence

Chinese analysts have accused the US of technological duplicity, undermining companies like Huawei on national security grounds while exporting its own surveillance-capable hardware.

On Camera

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.