US-China Relations

Beijing renewed import licences for hundreds of US beef plants during US President Donald Trump’s visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Brazil nears its annual beef export quota to China and is seeking alternative markets.

May 14, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The United States has conducted the first live firing of a Tomahawk missile from its Typhon system based in the Philippines. The launch drew sharp criticism from Beijing as a major provocation.

Heavily armoured US Secret Service vehicles have been spotted in Beijing ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled arrival on May 14. The sightings mark the start of security preparations for the China-US summit.

April 17, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Chinese LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics’ bid to buy Dutch firm Lumileds has collapsed due to opposition from the US Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On April 17, 2026, the parties submitted a letter withdrawing the filing and voluntarily abandoned the transaction. Sanan said the failed deal will not materially affect its finances or day-to-day operations.

Several anonymous sources say Chinese government departments are researching potential demands from the US leader and formulating possible concessions for a Trump-Xi summit. China has not formally announced Trump's visit, but its foreign ministry stated the two countries have been in communication about the trip.

February 27, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Analysts say Trump's tariff setback could lead to a surge in Chinese imports to the US, though front-loading is expected at levels below those ahead of last year's sweeping “Liberation Day” duties. Jeff Bowman, CEO of Colorado-based Cocona, said the ruling was “well received,” but uncertainty persists. American hand-dryer maker Excel Dryer affirmed its strategy to source all parts domestically.