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US Considers Delaying Taiwan Arms Sales Past Summits
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and China discuss cutting LNG tariffs before Xi visit
The United States and China are in discussions regarding the potential reduction or elimination of Chinese tariffs on American liquefied natural gas (LNG). These talks are part of a larger energy and agriculture agreement package that may be revealed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury plans rules for China pharma deals
The U.S. Treasury Department is developing rules for biopharmaceutical companies investing in China. These regulations are expected to allow most licensing deals for drugs originating in China, with potential restrictions on weaponizable biotechnology or pathogens. The move aims to balance economic interests with national security concerns.
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Science & Tech · United StatesUS government website used Chinese AI tool FBI said copied rival
The Federal Register website used Alibaba's Qwen AI model for a search tool that allowed users to find proposed regulations. The FBI accused Alibaba of "malicious" copying of Anthropic's technology, leading to the tool's removal.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. This rare airport reception precedes bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
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Politics · United StatesChina criticises US sanctions bill targeting Russia trade
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that new US sanctions against Russia lack legal basis and violate international law. The bill allows President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Politics · United StatesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend Trump state dinner for Xi
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang is expected to join President Donald Trump at a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on 24 September. An anonymous source confirmed his attendance, and a White House official said the event will feature leading U.S. business figures to pursue deals.
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Science & Tech · ChinaChina dismisses AI slowdown call as 'Cold War tactic'
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration warns Ford over China ties
The Trump administration has expressed "profound concern" over Ford Motor's business ties with Chinese companies, citing potential risks to U.S. automotive manufacturing and supply chains. Ford defended its position as the top U.S. automaker and stated the letter contained factual errors.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChina rare earth suppliers halt some US shipments
Some Chinese rare earth suppliers have stopped shipping materials to the US since early August, citing fears of repercussions from Beijing. The move comes weeks before a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Business & Economy · Latin AmericaUS firm to take over Venezuelan oilfields from Chinese and Russian companies
A U.S.-backed company, North American Blue Energy Partners, is set to take over oilfields in Venezuela previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. The deal grants the U.S. government a significant stake and preferential access to production.
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Business & Economy · ChinaUS Considers 7.5% Tariff on Chinese Goods
The United States is reportedly considering a 7.5% tariff on Chinese products, citing overcapacity in China's manufacturing industry. The proposed tariffs are expected to be implemented before a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump next month.
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China detains US scholar Min Zin on espionage charges, US calls detention wrongful
The US has designated Myanmar scholar and US citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, where he was arrested in June 2026 on espionage charges. China denies wrongful detention, while the US urges his release ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
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US Senator criticised for Taiwan remarks as South China Sea tensions rise
US Senator Darline Graham faced backlash after saying national security was 'not my thing' during a debate on Taiwan and the South China Sea. The regions are key to global trade and US-China relations, with Beijing asserting sovereignty over both despite international rulings and US support for Taiwan’s defence.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research ties by 31 August 2026
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS rejects China’s Scarborough Reef nature reserve as territorial claim
The US State Department condemned China’s attempt to enforce a 'national nature reserve' at Scarborough Reef, calling it a coercive effort to deny Filipino fishermen access and undermine regional stability. The dispute centres on China’s nine-dash line claim, rejected by an international tribunal in 2016.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFBI expands crime-fighting cooperation with China and Russia under Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel has established working groups with China and Russia to combat transnational crimes including fentanyl trafficking, cyber fraud and child exploitation. The partnerships, which include joint raids and intelligence sharing, have drawn criticism from US counterintelligence officials over security risks.
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