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Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan’s president

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a U.S. leader that could roil U.S. relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, dispelling initial speculation that his first mention of it after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a verbal slip. (AP) It was the second time in a week Trump had said he intended to speak to Lai, dispelling initial speculation that his first mention of it after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a verbal slip. Taiwan said it would be happy for Lai and Trump to speak, though no details on when this might happen have been confirmed by either Washington or Taipei. China’s foreign ministry, referring to the possibility of a Trump-Lai call, said on Thursday the United States should “handle the Taiwan issue with extreme caution and stop sending wrong signals to the separatist …

Can Trump’s China Outreach Salvage His Midterm Political Prospects?

Can Trump’s China Outreach Salvage His Midterm Political Prospects?

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4 min readMay 18, 2026 03:29 PM IST First published on: May 18, 2026 at 03:29 PM IST The drumbeat around US President Donald Trump’s visit to China seemed louder than deserved, given what was finally delivered. But perhaps that was the intention. The gap in a US presidential visit to China — nine years — and the power-packed business delegation that accompanied the President definitely seemed worthy of the hype before the summit. However, close watchers of US-China relations cautioned that any expectation of a breakthrough in bilateral relations between the two largest economies and military powers of the world should be tempered by structural realities. Yet, Trump brought a fresh approach to the table through calibrated pressure on China that could provide economic openings for the US government and companies. The visit did not resolve any of the long-standing issues for obvious reasons. Some theorists would argue that both the US and China may have reached a plateau when it comes to the positive aspects of the relationship, while the competitive framework of …

China admits supporting Pakistan during four-day war with India in 2025: ‘Just needed the right opportunity’

China admits supporting Pakistan during four-day war with India in 2025: ‘Just needed the right opportunity’

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Beijing sent technical support teams to Pakistan during its war with India last year, China’s official media said. China admits to helping Pakistan during war with India last year. (ANI/Reuters/PTI) Zhang Heng, an engineer from state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, revealed that Chinese personnel were deployed on-site during the four-day war following Operation Sindoor. Pakistan’s air force operated a Chinese-made Chengdu J-10CE fighter jet, developed by AVIC subsidiaries, according to reports cited by the South China Morning Post. “It felt inevitable. The aircraft just needed the right opportunity. And when that moment came, it delivered exactly as we knew it would,” Zhang said. “At the support base, we frequently heard the roar of fighter jets taking off and the constant wail of air-raid sirens,” Zhang said. “By late morning, in May, the temperature was already approaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). It was a real ordeal for us, both mentally and physically.” What drove his team was the “desire to do an even better job with …

India’s new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry

India’s new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry

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Beijing, India’s new envoy to China Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, the Indian embassy said on Friday. India’s new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry Doraiswami’s appointment comes amid efforts by India and China to rebuild relations that came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in April 2020, which stretched on for four years. Ambassador Doraiswami on Thursday presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hong Lei, in Beijing, the Indian Embassy said in a post on X. Doraiswami also took part in the commemoration ceremony of Operation Sindoor’s first anniversary held at the embassy on Thursday. “Gathered to salute the professionalism of our armed forces who displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve. The officials remembered the innocent victims of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and reiterated their resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the embassy said in …

China hints its fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered

China hints its fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered

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Beijing, A latest video released by the Chinese navy highlighting China’s blue-water naval ambitions has sparked speculation that its fourth aircraft carrier currently being built will be a nuclear-powered one. China hints its fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered The video film ‘Into The Deep’ was released on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy showcased Chinese navy’s transition from maritime ambitions and coastal defences. The video also highlighted China’s “blue-water” navy capable of deep-sea operations, including footage from real-life drills in the western Pacific far from home and the use of advanced equipment. It also showed a compass being handed down through generations of naval officers named after the three aircraft carriers Liao Ning, Shan Dong, and Fu Jian currently in operation. But a fourth character was named He Jian, hinting that it could be a nuclear-powered ship because “He” sounds like the Chinese word for “nuclear” and “Jian” is the word for a “ship”, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. China has not …

China hints its fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered

China calls Hormuz international waterway; Xi presses for reopening

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Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for normal passage of ships, as Beijing described it as an “international waterway” amid assertions by Iran that it has an inalienable right over it. China calls Hormuz international waterway; Xi presses for reopening The Strait of Hormuz should remain open to normal navigation, which is in the common interest of regional countries and the international community, Xi told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during their phone talks, an official statement said. This is the first statement by the Chinese leader on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, followed by the US blockade of Iranian ports in their current conflict. The closure of the Strait has resulted in acute energy shortages across the world, especially in Asia, and China, which is a major importer of Iranian oil, is increasingly concerned about the prolongation of the US-Israel-Iran war. “The Strait of Hormuz should remain open for normal passage, which aligns with the common interest of countries …

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM IST Anurag Kashyap has reacted to his name being mentioned in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files. Known for his outspoken nature, the filmmaker responded with humour after being named alongside prominent personalities like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking and said that it is easy for people to use his name for clickbait because many are quick to believe anything written about him. In an interview with Mid-Day, Anurag said, “We were recently talking about Mr Ambani and Mr Modi’s names appearing in the Epstein files. That file also mentions my name. It is there in a random email. We often receive invites from places like Harvard and Yale. I have no idea about this because I have never even been to Beijing. I had gone to Shanghai in 2014 for a recce for the film Bombay Velvet. I was like, ‘Kya baat hai, kya company hai meri.’” He added, “Recently someone questioned me about the Epstein files and I said, ‘The thing is, my name is clickbait and …

China ‘invades’ America: War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stunning claim after Beijing ‘tests’ nukes

China ‘invades’ America: War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stunning claim after Beijing ‘tests’ nukes

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Published on Feb 08, 2026 09:55 am IST US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued one of his toughest warnings yet on China, claiming Beijing is rapidly building and testing its nuclear and conventional forces as it prepares the People’s Liberation Army for a potential major conflict centered on Taiwan by around 2027, a move he portrays as a direct strategic challenge to US security. He argues that China’s military drills, nuclear modernization, and coercive behavior in the Indo‑Pacific amount to a creeping “invasion” of American interests and influence, urging US allies to boost defense spending as Washington races to maintain deterrence and avoid an outright war. ​   News / Videos / China ‘invades’ America: War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stunning claim after Beijing ‘tests’ nukes Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap finally breaks silence on being named in the Epstein files: Never been to Beijing in my life

Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap finally breaks silence on being named in the Epstein files: Never been to Beijing in my life

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The Epstein Files have created quite a flutter across the world. Multiple high-profile names have been found in the files consisting of documents, pictures and videos detailing the criminal activities of convicted sex offender, late Jeffrey Epstein. In fact, tech tycoon Bill Gates, after his name surfaced, has had to clarify in a new interview that he ‘regrets’ all contact he had with him. Anurag Kashyap One more name allegedly doing the rounds (in unverified documents), is that of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The mail refers to him as the ‘Bollywood guy’ and ‘a Famous Bollywood director’, who had come on board for an event connected to Epstein, set to be held in Beijing in 2017. Also read: Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar ‘courageous mainstream film’, says calling it propaganda ‘is itself form of propaganda’ However, when we reach out to Anurag, he denies any connection at all. He tells HT City exclusively, “I’ve no clue about this. I get invitations as a speaker, about 15 a month. I rarely respond. Also, I have never been to …

Donald Trump tries to woo Davos elites by targeting China directly, says US outpacing Beijing in growth

Donald Trump tries to woo Davos elites by targeting China directly, says US outpacing Beijing in growth

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Published on Jan 21, 2026 08:58 pm IST In his Davos speech, U.S. President Donald Trump sought to win over global business and political elites by directly targeting China. Trump claimed the United States is outpacing Beijing in economic growth, positioning America as the dominant force in the global economy while urging investors to back U.S. markets amid intensifying U.S.–China rivalry.   News / Videos / World News / Donald Trump tries to woo Davos elites by targeting China directly, says US outpacing Beijing in growth Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link