# US-China relations

US-China relations represent a complex, evolving dynamic between the world's two largest economies. Since the formal establishment of diplomatic ties in 1979, the relationship has been defined by deep economic interconnectedness alongside persistent strategic competition. While historical cooperation occurred, contemporary relations face significant friction regarding trade policies, Taiwan's political status, and regional territorial disputes. This bilateral interaction remains a defining feature of global geopolitics, balancing intense rivalry with the necessity of ongoing engagement.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) meets with President Trump in Washington on September 24, where Taiwan went unmentioned in either government's official summary of the talks. (Associated Press)

After Trump and Xi Meet Again, Taiwan Is Left to Manage Its Own Risk

President Trump's red carpet welcome for Xi Jinping has drawn sharp criticism from congressional Republicans and Democrats alike. (AP)

Trump's Grand Welcome For Xi Triggers A GOP Revolt Over Taiwan Arms Sales

President Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews as Xi begins a three day state visit to Washington, September 23, 2026. (AP)

Trump Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Xi While Taiwan Watches Nervously From The Sidelines

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping pose for photos during a garden visit at Beijing's Zhongnanhai compound on May 15, 2026. (Photo: AP)

Beijing Watch | What Xi And Trump Will Really Be Negotiating At Their Washington Summit

Beijing Watch | Trump Ally Daines Tours China Tech Before Xi Summit

Recent Politburo meeting readouts suggest Beijing still regards meeting its full-year economic and social development targets as a core priority. (File photo, AP)

Beijing Watch | CCP Fifth Plenum Set for October, with Party Discipline and Economic Risks on Xi's Agenda

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Model 3 delivery ceremony and Model Y launch event at the Shanghai Gigafactory. (Photo / Deutsche Welle)

Beijing Watch | Tesla China Sale Reports Expose Musk's Growing Geopolitical Bind

Moonshot's newly launched Kimi K3 has drawn widespread attention from the global AI community. (AI-generated image)

Opinion | Kimi K3 and the AI Cold War's Costlier New Battlefield

At noon on July 6, China's PLA Navy successfully launched a submarine-launched strategic missile carrying a training dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine into international waters of the Pacific. Pictured: the moment the missile breaks the surfa

China's Missile Breaks the Island Chain. Trump Stays Silent.

U.S. President Trump attends celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. (AP)

Beijing Watch | China Cracks Down On "Division" As America Turns 250

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun meets with Washington think tank scholar Lyle Goldstein (second from left) on June 4th. (Photo provided by the Kuomintang)

Trump's China-Russia Dilemma: The Harder Washington Pushes, The Closer They Get

That Hsu Yung-chang represented China aboard the USS Missouri was not a foregone conclusion — the indispensable backing of General MacArthur made it possible. (U.S. National Archives, courtesy of the author)

Opinion | Zhu De's Forgotten Claim to the USS Missouri Surrender

US-based Myanmar affairs scholar Min Zin (U Min Zin) has been placed under criminal detention by Chinese authorities. (Online image)

Beijing Watch | China Detains U.S.-Based Myanmar Scholar in Yunnan Under Espionage Law

The Philippines and China have an unresolved sovereignty dispute in the South China Sea. (AP)

Beijing Watch | China Names a Defense Minister — and Changes the Rules

Former Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, in a Bloomberg television interview, expressed support for placing US-China relations above Taiwan. (AP)

Opinion | Singapore Won't Fight for Taiwan. Its Troops Shouldn't Be There.

On May 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping visit the Temple of Heaven together. (White House official website)

Taiwan Arms Sale Suspended After Trump-Xi Summit: A Policy Shift in All but Name?

Thucydides Trap: When a rising power rapidly grows and threatens the position of an established hegemon, both sides are likely to be driven toward war by fear, suspicion, and strategic mistrust.

What the Thucydides Trap Means for Taiwan and U.S.-China Rivalry

On May 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Temple of Heaven together. (White House official website)

Trump Confirms Potential Call with Lai: What It Means for Taiwan-U.S.-China Ties

Trump said Xi Jinping spent the entire evening talking about Taiwan, directly asking whether the U.S. would defend the island if China attacked — to which Trump replied, 'That's a question I won't answer.' (AP)

What Xi Actually Said to Trump: The Hard Truth About Taiwan’s Security

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to discuss arms sales to Taiwan directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the negotiating table during his upcoming Beijing summit. (AP)

Trump and Xi: Why Taiwan's Arms Sales Are Suddenly on the Table

U.S. President Donald Trump tours the Forbidden City in Beijing accompanied by Chinese President Xi Jinping, November 8, 2017. (AP)

In Beijing, Trump Walks Into Xi’s Home Game

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) in Beijing on May 6. (Xinhua)

Beijing Backs Tehran Days Before Trump Arrives for High-Stakes China Visit

許毓仁四月待美國智庫訪團來台，針對國防預算議題在台灣進行一連串拜會活動。（張渝萍攝）

Exclusive | Between Bubble Tea and Missiles: What the KMT-Beijing Meeting Cost Taiwan in Washington

Trump Predicts Xi 'Big Hug' on Middle East – But Xi Breaks Silence on Hormuz

Cross-strait observers have warned KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wun that Beijing has decided to handle Taiwan through relations with the US. (Photo / Yen Lin-yu)

Diplomacy Or Disaster? The Political Gamble Of The KMT's China Trip

Jamie Dimon Warns of Global Economic Risks Amid Geopolitical Tensions, AI, and Private Markets

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell appeared at a forum hosted by Washington think tank the Atlantic Council on the 23rd to analyze President Trump's planned future visit to Beijing.(CNA)

Middle East War, East Asian Fallout: What Campbell Fears Most for Taiwan

US President Trump descending from Air Force One. (AP)

Supreme Court Ruling Derails Trump's Tariff Strategy as Beijing Visit Looms

China's response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan has now evolved into a precise targeting tool. (Associated Press

Opinion | China’s Retaliatory Sanctions Pose Rising Threat to Foreign Business

Australian Ambassador to the US and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks at the University of Pennsylvania on February 2, addressing diplomacy and deterrence (Screenshot / Perry World House livestream)

Australian Ambassador Warns of China's Gray Zone Tactics, Advocates Contained Great Power Competition

KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen stated that Taiwan does not need to choose between the US and China, describing 'America as our former benefactor, but Mainland China as our family.' (Photo/Yan Lin-yu)

KMT Leader Declares Taiwan Need Not Choose Between US and China

A recent call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump revealed significant discrepancies in their respective geopolitical priorities. (Photo / AP)

Xi and Trump's Phone Call Highlights Gap in China and US Priorities

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