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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicUS-China relations

Topic: US-China relations

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.

Trump & Xi trade truce is built on ‘easy wins’

No progress on rebalancing trade, as Chinese investment into the US remains restricted.

China will use SCO to counter Trump’s tariff missiles. India has a tough balancing act ahead

China will soon host the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council, an opportunity it will use to forge business alliances to counter Trump’s tariffs.

China is ready for an adversarial US in 2024, whether it’s Trump or Harris

In Chinese discourse, neither Trump nor Harris' victory is viewed as beneficial to China, given the bipartisan alignment on a hardline stance.

China benefits from US involvement in Ukraine & Gaza. India must tread carefully

In the context of the ongoing geopolitical contestation between the West and China, keeping the US engaged in Ukraine and Gaza will only benefit Beijing in the long run.

US-China ties hang between Biden and next president. Recent trips show a lot is on the line

Despite raging wars in Europe and West Asia, multiple US govt agencies have made it clear that China’s rise in the Indo-Pacific poses the most significant challenge to America’s global primacy.

81% Americans view China ‘unfavourably’, up from 66% in 2020, finds Pew survey

Moreover, the report by US-based think tank finds that 8 in every 10 Americans have little or no confidence in Chinese President Xi Jinping 'doing the right thing in world affairs'.

Project 2025: How American conservatives plan to defeat ‘wokeism’, seal borders, cut China ties

Conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation is leading Project 2025, which lays down policy recommendations & a 180-day playbook should a Republican candidate clinch the Presidency.

‘US does not support Taiwan’s independence,’ says President Joe Biden

Biden had previously upset the Chinese government with comments that suggested American support to Taiwan, a deviation from a long-held US position of 'strategic ambiguity'.

China-US cooperation ‘imperative’ for the world, says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

He was speaking an event to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US.

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VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal or Ramesh Chennithala—who’ll be Congress’ CM pick in Kerala?

From a Congress viewpoint, who would be the ideal Chief Minister for Kerala at this point? It should be Shashi Tharoor, given how he ticks all the boxes.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.