A new transatlantic rift is emerging as President Donald Trump openly warns the United Kingdom against strengthening business ties with China, calling the move dangerous for national and strategic security. The warning comes just as Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes a high profile visit to Beijing aimed at resetting UK-China relations after years of diplomatic strain. Rather than backing down, Britain appears to be pushing forward. Starmer has defended engagement with China as a matter of national interest, arguing that economic cooperation can coexist with firm security safeguards.
31 January,2026 01:41 AM IST
China has issued sharp warnings to Washington after the United States approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest weapons deals in the island’s history. The sale includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, drones, and anti-tank missiles, all designed to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion through asymmetric warfare.
19 December,2025 12:18 AM IST
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have struck a rare mineral and critical supply chain agreement during the Busan Summit. The one-year extendable pact is designed to stabilize global trade, secure access to rare earth elements, and reduce dependency on vulnerable international suppliers. Under the deal, Washington will slash 10% tariffs on fentanyl-linked Chinese imports, signaling a thaw in U.S.-China relations after years of economic tension. WATCH
30 October,2025 09:10 PM IST
A major trade storm is brewing as the U.S. Senate signals full support for President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a massive 500% tariff on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s continued energy trade with Russia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Senate’s backing during the IMF and World Bank Investment Forum, where U.S. officials drew direct links between China’s oil purchases and Moscow’s war funding. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Bessent in addressing the press, emphasizing that Washington is prepared to escalate economic measures if China continues to bolster Russia’s wartime economy through energy transactions. WATCH
16 October,2025 11:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
