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24 results for “u.s.-china relations”
Military / WarThe Veil
China Won’t Bail Out Trump’s Lost War
Beijing appears cautious on Iran, but the report documents no refusal to help the US or change in Chinese policy.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strikes Iranian targets
A senior U.S. official told CBS News the strikes followed Iranian fire at a U.S. aircraft. Neither the strike sites nor the aircraft incident site was i...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say the military struck Iran's Qeshm Island. The strikes appeared limited, rather than a full return to hostilities.
- 7 min
- Iran
Global SummitsThe Veil
North Korea's Kim Jong Un touts ties, opens bridge with China on first trip in a year
North Korea's leader reaffirmed ties with China during a trip that included a bridge opening. Details on the link's operation remain unclear.
- 7 min
- North Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize for Recognizing Taiwan
Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their countries’ recognition of Taiwan. The sanctions’ terms and practical effects remain unc...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
An October 2026 signal references a purported Chinese military base in Laos, but its existence, location, operator and role remain unverified.
- 7 min
- Laos
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China says Iran has a legitimate right to peaceful nuclear activities. The statement does not report a change to Iran's program.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
Beijing’s UN address emphasizes growth, financing, and multilateralism, signaling continuity and agenda‑setting in development forums.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran says it's up to U.S. to end war as China presses for de-escalation
Tehran says Washington holds the key to ending hostilities as China calls for restraint; Houthi strikes on Saudi targets raise regional risk and disrupt...
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Beyond killer robots: China's real AI threat to America is already here, experts warn
Experts in Washington say China’s open-source AI and distillation efforts, not robots, risk eroding U.S. advantages and complicating controls.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
It's three strikes and you're out for China. Trump should make this Xi's last chance
Xi and Trump meet in Washington with low odds of breakthroughs as talks focus on trade, fentanyl, tech, and security amid hardening positions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AI, Iran likely to be on agenda for Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping
White House readies high-stakes Trump–Xi talks in Washington, with AI governance and Iran likely on the agenda alongside trade, tech, and security.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N. panel accuses U.S. of committing war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts find reasonable grounds of U.S. war crimes tied to actions in Iran, escalating legal and diplomatic pressure from Washington to Teh...
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.N.-backed experts allege U.S. war crimes in Iran
Geneva-commissioned rights experts say U.S. actions tied to Iran amount to war crimes, intensifying scrutiny and diplomatic pressure on Washington.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"
CBS obtains images of major damage at U.S. Middle East bases; ex-DoD official says strike patterns suggest Iranian help from Russia, China.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China
White House orders EMALS vs. steam catapult review as four upgrades could shape U.S. carrier readiness, budgets, and timelines after Lincoln deployment.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leaders
Beijing rebuffs U.S. tech leaders’ appeals to slow AI, calling them strategic fearmongering amid chip curbs and standards battles in Washington and Beij...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
Washington and Tehran temper rhetoric after Iran briefly seized a U.S. submersible near its coast, signaling control as markets watch Strait of Hormuz r...
- 7 min
- Iran