Donald Trump: ‘China trying to take over’: Trump says abandoning Panama Canal a ‘stupid mistake’

Donald Trump: 'China trying to take over': Trump says abandoning Panama Canal a 'stupid mistake'

Trump says US made ‘stupid’ mistake in abandoning Panama Canal, says China is ‘trying to take over’ President of the United States Donald Trump The United States should not hand over control of the Panama Canal to Panama, it said on Wednesday, accusing the Central American country of drastically raising transit fees and accusing China … Read more

US Citizen Arrested in China on Espionage Charges – What We Know | World News

US Citizen Arrested in China on Espionage Charges – What We Know | World News

China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of U.S. citizen Min Jin, the head of a Myanmar-focused think tank, saying he was suspected of espionage and endangering China’s national security.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference: “It is understood that Min Jin has been criminally detained by relevant departments in … Read more

China expels New York Times reporter for interview with Taiwan president

China expels New York Times reporter for interview with Taiwan president

China expelled a New York Times reporter over the US newspaper’s interview with Taiwanese leaders, as Beijing steps up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island from the world stage.Journalist Wang Weiwei was ordered to leave China in February, the New York Times reported, calling it the latest example of Beijing’s increasing pressure on foreign journalists. … Read more

Iran may use Chinese-made missile to shoot down US F-15: report

Iran may use Chinese-made missile to shoot down US F-15: report

The U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over southwestern Iran last month was likely hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile, NBC reported citing sources.U.S. officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the April shootdown, the first time in decades that a U.S. fighter jet was downed by enemy fire.At that time, the president Donald Trump … Read more

Hosting Putin and Trump, China sends message – it is now dominant

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Sydney, it’s an important week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits from the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping was busy with reception duties, gun salutes, group photos and high-level talks. Hosting Putin and Trump, China sends message – it is now dominant Each visit has its own unique importance. U.S. … Read more

Xi Jinping warns Trump not to fall into ‘Thucydides Trap’ – what ancient Greece can tell us about US-China relations

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LONDON, Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked fifth-century BC Greek historian Thucydides in his opening address to a May 15 summit with Donald Trump to issue a veiled warning to the US president. Xi Jinping warns Trump not to fall into ‘Thucydides Trap’ – what ancient Greece can tell us about US-China relations The world has … Read more

Is Operation Epic Wrath coming back? Donald Trump considers new strikes on Iran after China visit: report

Is Operation Epic Wrath coming back? Donald Trump considers new strikes on Iran after China visit: report

File photo: U.S. President Donald Trump President of the United States Donald Trump Returning from China on Friday, top aides, facing mounting pressure over the war with Iran, are preparing options for new military action against Tehran if diplomacy fails.Pentagon officials have drafted plans for possible resumption of strikes in new military operations after suspending … Read more

Donald Trump talks US-China talks

Donald Trump talks US-China talks

President of the United States Donald Trump Chinese President said Xi Jinping The two leaders discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global energy disruptions in high-level talks in Beijing, hoping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.In an interview with Fox News after his meeting with Xi, Trump said the two leaders agreed that the strategically … Read more

US and China are unlikely to fall into the Thucydides Trap, but history has another warning

US and China are unlikely to fall into the Thucydides Trap, but history has another warning

For those unfamiliar, there’s a website called Jmail that has repurposed Jeffrey Epstein’s emails into a Gmail format, so it appears that one is actually browsing the late paedophile’s inbox. It is a treasure trove of nonsensical information which showed just how deeply entrenched a former high school teacher with no formal graduation degree had … Read more