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Congress must block China's courtroom warfare
As Beijing turns to American lawsuits to undermine U.S. policy, Congress needs to pass bills protecting journalists and clarifying rules before Chinese entities weaponize the courts.
Thehill · 3m
Trump and Xi meet, but the silence speaks volumes
A summit between the US and China produced modest trade gains and new AI talks, but left the biggest disputes unresolved.
BBC News · 2m
Trump and Xi weigh AI safety but neither wants to slow down
As the U.S. and China meet to discuss AI risks, both countries remain locked in competition over chips and model development.
CNBC · 2m
US proposes AI hotline with China
The US wants a direct channel with China to report major AI security incidents, as the two countries intensify their AI rivalry.
Business Insider · 1m
Democrat pushes US-China AI safety treaty
Rep. Ro Khanna wants both countries to slow AI development and allow inspections, but Trump and Chinese leaders show little interest.
The Verge · 2m
Trump and Xi meet amid low expectations
The Chinese leader's first state visit since 2015 emphasised pageantry over substantive trade deals, with both leaders facing domestic pressures.
NPR · 3m
Trump and Xi meet as tensions simmer beneath
The US and Chinese leaders convene for a two-day summit with cordial words but low expectations for breakthroughs on AI, Iran and trade.
NPR · 2m
Trump and Xi dine but dodge the hard issues
The US and Chinese presidents exchange warm words at a White House state dinner but make little progress on trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence.
BBC News · 2m
Trump and Xi meet as both shore up power at home
China's leader arrives in the US for high-stakes talks on trade, AI and Taiwan as both face domestic political pressure.
NPR · 1m
Trump and Xi meet as US-China tensions peak
A summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will address cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan amid rising US-China tensions.
NPR · 1m
US and China plan AI hotline, but details remain unclear
Trump and Xi prepare to meet as the US proposes an AI notification system modelled on Cold War diplomacy, though officials say finalizing it will take weeks.
WIRED · 2m
Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi's Washington visit
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit amid tensions over trade, AI and Taiwan.
BBC News · 2m · 5 views
Trump's AI gamble could backfire against China
The president argues deregulation keeps America ahead, but experts say it actually helps Beijing catch up faster.
The Conversation · 2m
Trump's AI race obsession may backfire with China
US-China talks on AI safety risk becoming theater if they ignore real risks and focus on winning a nonexistent race.
Ars Technica · 3m
Can the world actually stop AI from going rogue?
World leaders are scrambling to build a global safety system for AI, but it's incomplete and may not work in time.
Vox · 2m
Can pandas still charm the world for China?
As China's power grows, its cuddly diplomacy faces skepticism from those focused on security and trade.
TIME · 2m
Why Americans are warming to China
More Americans view China favorably than five years ago, even as Trump shifts his tone toward Beijing.
Vox · 1m · 6 views
Trump and Xi meet, but don't expect breakthroughs
The U.S. and China are both weakened and risk-averse heading into their summit, making dramatic deals unlikely.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Inside the 2026 UN General Assembly week
Trump returns to UNGA with budget cuts, a new secretary-general race heats up, and AI governance hangs in the balance.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Trump asked to free US scholar held in China
The wife of a detained American academic appeals to the president ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping.
BBC News · 1m
Trump and Xi meet again: trade, tech, Taiwan
The U.S. and Chinese leaders will focus on the same three issues as their last summit, but breakthroughs remain unlikely.
The Conversation · 3m