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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicUS-China relations

Topic: US-China relations

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.

‘Hopeful but not optimistic’ about future relations with China, says top US diplomat

US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns's comments come a month after President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at a friendly summit in San Francisco.

Biden’s focus was on Xi’s car, character. It shows the limits of success in US-China ties

While China portrayed the Xi-Biden summit as a victory, the gains seem to favour the US—the most pivotal being the reinstatement of military-to-military communication.

What to expect from Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco ahead of APEC Summit

White House says the aim of the summit, to be held at an unannounced location in the San Francisco Bay Area, is to boost communication to prevent an intense rivalry from veering into conflict.

Xi Jinping arrives in San Francisco for US-China Summit with Biden

The two leaders are expected to discuss various issues, including restoring military-to-military communication between the two countries, and the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine.

‘Still facing severe challenges’: Chinese ambassador on US-China relations

In a video address, China's US ambassador also said both sides believe that it was beneficial and necessary for China and the United States to maintain dialogue.

Joe Biden to hold ‘constructive’ meeting with Xi Jinping in November, says White House

Biden, Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken 'discussed the prospect of a Biden-Xi summit in talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi' at the White House last week.

US envoy visits Pakistan’s China-funded Gwadar port . At play is ‘silent diplomacy’

After the visit, the US issued a press release stating the purpose of the visit to Gwadar was to investigate commerce and development prospects.

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One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.