2026-10-29
On October 29, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to prohibit Chinese laboratories from providing testing and certification for mobile phones, cameras, computers, and other electronic devices exported to the US. FCC Chair Carr stated that in 2025, 82% of such devices were tested in China, while US-based labs handled only about 4%. Previously, the ban only targeted labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government, but this action expands the scope to all Chinese laboratories.
2026-10-28
On October 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of BGI Group, BGI Genomics, and MGI Tech to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, accusing them of collaborating with the Xinjiang government to conduct genetic testing and provide equipment, with the relevant technology being used to monitor ethnic minorities and assist in the recruitment and transfer of forced labor.
2026-10-24
The U.S. Department of Commerce's 50% affiliate rule targeting China is scheduled to automatically resume around November 10, overlapping with the timeline of the Huawei case proceedings.
2026-10-19
The U.S. Department of War announced on October 19 the completion of preliminary research security reviews of 30 universities, resulting in the termination of more than 80 collaborative partnerships related to entities on the list.
2026-10-19
On October 19, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission issued an announcement placing brushless motors, electronic speed controllers and carbon fiber propellers for drones with specific performance indicators under export controls; they may not be exported without a permit, and the new rules take effect on November 18.
2026-10-18
On October 18, 2026, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated in public comments that, in his view, China is currently the only enemy of former U.S. President Trump in the world. Crosetto believes that everything other than China is merely a distraction for Trump, and that Trump's core goal is the competition between the United States and China over technology and global dominance.
2026-10-16
On October 16, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology released a draft revision of the technology export catalogue, proposing to add 14 categories of technologies banned from export and 26 categories of restricted export, involving AI malicious code generation, cell and gene therapy platforms, perovskite battery technology, and others. Public comments are accepted until November 15, and export registration takes effect immediately.
2026-10-15
The Chinese government warned on Wednesday that Taiwan's coast guard must bear the consequences for using high-pressure water cannons against Chinese fishing boats. On the same day, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted joint combat readiness patrols around Taiwan, while the U.S. State Department urged Beijing to cease its pressure.
2026-10-14
Three Republican chairmen of special committees in the U.S. House of Representatives jointly wrote to the Secretary of Homeland Security in mid-October, demanding that the list of privileges for COSCO Shipping at U.S. ports be revoked and a review be launched.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-10-14
On October 14, 2026, John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, sent a letter to the Pentagon urging the expansion of the list of military-linked entities under Section 1286 of the National Defense Authorization Act. The letter calls for the inclusion of 14 Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes, 62 key Chinese and defense laboratories, 58 universities co-built or supported by the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, 22 foreign malicious talent programs, and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) along with its scholars. The committee also demands a comprehensive ban on any scholars receiving CSC funding from participating in Pentagon-funded research projects.
2026-10-14
According to a Bloomberg report on October 14, the EU is negotiating with China to lift trade sanctions on a Chinese company suspected of assisting Russia's war against Ukraine, in exchange for China lifting sanctions on the German company Sindlhauser Materials GmbH. The German firm faces the risk of bankruptcy because it was placed on China's rare earth export control list; the two sides recently held talks in Beijing and agreed to strengthen information sharing on export restrictions.
2026-10-09
According to an internal US memorandum from August cited by Kyodo News, some participants in Chinese exchange programs to the US were interfered with by Chinese authorities; some were forced to withdraw, were harassed and threatened, and were even arrested. The US government has suspended recruiting participants for the International Visitor Leadership Program and the Professional Fellows Program in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau since late July, while American Institute in Taiwan programs are unaffected.
2026-10-08
The US Federal Communications Commission announced that it will hold a vote on October 29 on a proposal to prohibit laboratories in China from conducting conformity testing for electronic products sold to the United States. The new rules are expected to take effect by the end of 2028.
2026-10-07
On October 7, Taiwan's New Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted 10 business operators, alleging that since 2017 they had used the names of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and others to purchase high-speed military-grade chips from Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, altered the outer packaging to launder the origin before illegally selling them to China and Hong Kong, and profited more than NT$300 million; prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence of 10 years for the principal suspect.
2026-10-07
At a New York trial on October 7, a former HSBC compliance executive testified that after HSBC decided in 2017 to end its cooperation with Huawei, Huawei attempted to modify the draft termination letter, trying to portray its unilateral withdrawal as a bilateral consensus, but HSBC refused. The HSBC witness also said that in 2016 the bank discovered that Huawei was paying US dollars to sanctioned regions such as Iran through intermediary agencies.
2026-10-04
The US FBI has arrested an American woman living in California, accusing her of surveilling Ai Qingde at the instigation of Chinese officials.
2026-05
A batch of F-35 stealth fighter jet parts being shipped from Australia to the United States for maintenance went missing after being rerouted through South Korea to Hong Kong. Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government has obtained these parts, drawing the attention of the U.S. Congress.
2026-10-01
Reuters reported that the US Department of Commerce is preparing to tighten license approvals for exporting aircraft parts and aviation hydraulic fluid to China, using them as leverage in trade negotiations.
2026-10-01
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, on behalf of the United States of America, issued a message of congratulations to the Chinese people on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party regime, and wished the Chinese people peace, health, and happiness in the year ahead.
2026-10
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has wrapped up visits to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal, urging NATO to strengthen the alliance and reduce its dependence on China.
2026-10
Chinese state-owned trading companies purchased 8 to 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans totaling 520,000 to 650,000 tonnes this week, with shipments expected to begin gradually from December, marking the first large-scale purchases since the Trump-Xi summit.
2026-10-01
On October 1, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that over recent weeks the U.S. Department of Commerce has slowed approvals of export licenses for aviation parts to China, restricting the number of parts that COMAC is allowed to import in order to prevent stockpiling, hoping to trade this for concessions on rare earths and other issues.
2026-10-01
According to a Bloomberg report on October 1, Xinxin Financing Lease, led by the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund and with shareholding by local state-owned assets, provided financing over the past year for Hongjing Technology to purchase more than 700 servers, totaling over 3 billion yuan, of which at least one deal involved 32 servers equipped with NVIDIA B300 Blackwell chips subject to U.S. export controls, most of them deployed at China Mobile's Ningxia Zhongwei data center. Xinxin subsequently revised its filing documents to delete server model information.
2026-10-01
On October 1, the U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest of Greg Lui, owner of a San Gabriel Valley tech company, accusing him of illegally transshipping more than $300 million worth of export-controlled high-end GPU servers to China via Malaysia and Singapore between 2023 and 2024, and of falsifying documents. He faces three charges — violating export controls, smuggling, and conspiracy to commit money laundering — carrying a maximum sentence of 50 years.
2026-10-01
On October 1, Reuters relayed a Financial Times report that Tencent signed a five-year lease with US cloud service provider Oracle, using approximately 100,000 advanced AI chips — which cannot be obtained domestically in China — through several of its data centers in Southeast Asia. The contract is worth about $7 billion, with an advance payment of roughly 30%, making it Tencent's largest overseas leasing agreement to date.
2026-09-30
US President Trump met with tech executives including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang at the White House, signed an executive order establishing the America.gov superintelligence platform, and made clear that the United States will not cooperate with China in the field of superintelligence.
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2026-09-30
Four bipartisan senators introduced a new bill requiring a ban on Chinese-made optical transceivers in U.S. federal government national security systems. The bill names Innolight and Eoptolink and sets a five-year transition period.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-30
On September 30, CNBC published an investigation: a man calling himself Hummin Lee met Rogers, a former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve, in Shanghai in 2013, helped his Chinese girlfriend obtain a divorce, organized a wedding, and arranged for him to teach in China, using these favors to demand internal materials such as Federal Reserve economic forecasts, interest rate policy, and discussions on tariffs toward China.
2026-09-20
Before the top-level meeting between China and the United States in Beijing, the two sides had already completed substantive negotiations on trade and economic terms including the agriculture working group, financial services market access, and the artificial intelligence dialogue, and released a timeline.
2026-09-29
On September 29, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and Representative Krishnamoorthi separately wrote to the Secretary of War, expressing concern over F-35 fighter jet parts that went missing in transit and fell into China's hands.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-29
On September 29, after Xi Jinping's visit to the United States ended, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Republican Senator Roger Wicker met with Taiwan's representative to the United States Robert Yu and issued a statement, calling for continued fulfillment of security commitments to Taiwan, stressing that the United States should not consult Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan, and demanding that the training, security assistance, and arms sale resources for Taiwan already authorized and appropriated by Congress be used in accordance with Congress's original intent.
2026-09-28
China's Ministry of Commerce released a number of trade and economic implementation documents, including a tariff reduction list for the United States covering multiple agricultural products and high-end medical equipment, and extending the Kuala Lumpur tariff truce to January 2027.
2026-09-28
The United States and China have released lists of goods subject to reciprocal tariff cuts totaling as much as $60 billion, and extended the trade truce to January 2027.
2026-09-28
China's Xinhua News Agency and CCTV reported that the US-China leaders' meeting reached an eight-point consensus, and listed cooperation in the AI field as a major achievement, promoting the idea of joint China-US governance of AI.
2026-09-28
According to a report by the South China Morning Post on September 28, the U.S. State Department clarified that U.S. law prohibits arms sales to China, and that there are currently no proposals or plans to sell weapons to China.
2026-09-27
A lengthy Wall Street Journal investigation shows that over the past 18 months the United States has invested large sums of money and worked with allies to build backup supply chains for critical minerals, reducing dependence on China.
2026-09-27
After it was announced during Xi Jinping's visit to the United States that giant pandas would take up residence at Zoo Atlanta, two giant pandas, Pingping and Fushuang, arrived in the United States on September 27.
2026-09-27
The front page of People's Daily published an article by Wang Yi titled "Pioneering the Right Way for Major Powers to Get Along, Writing a New Chapter in the History of China-US Relations."
2026-09-27
Giant pandas Pingping and Fushuang flew from Chengdu to Zoo Atlanta in the United States aboard a special charter plane, beginning a ten-year stay.
2026-09-27
On September 26, the WeChat official account of the U.S. Embassy in China published an article titled "Situation Statement: President Trump Advances Fair and Reciprocal Relations with China During Historic State Visits." On the 27th, netizens discovered that the article had been restricted from being forwarded to friends, shared to Moments, or having its link copied.
2026-09-27
On September 27, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue revealed during an interview with Fox News that Trump discussed arms sales to Taiwan during every meeting with Xi Jinping, and that Trump once asked Xi if he wanted to buy some American weapons, though he did not specify when the conversation took place or how Xi responded.
2026-09-26
US President Trump hosted visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a tea chat at the White House, followed by a joint tour of the US National Archives. Xi Jinping subsequently concluded his US visit and departed for home.
2026-09-26
In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Han Zheng made anti-American remarks regarding Middle Eastern issues and the situation in Cuba, while reiterating his support for Iran and Cuba.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-26
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded to the US-proposed notion of “superintelligence,” saying that China values the US position and is open to exploring and seeking consensus, showing a difference in tone between the diplomatic texts of the two countries.
2026-09-26
While watching a college football game, Trump responded to reporters' questions, stating that the two sides did not discuss the Taiwan issue much.
2026-09-26
Global Times published an editorial suggesting that dialogue is more valuable than confrontation, and restraint serves the interests of all parties better than risk-taking.
2026-09-25
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington and was welcomed by Trump at the White House with a state visit ceremony, becoming the first Chinese leader to make a second official visit to the United States.
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2026-09-25
Trump and Xi held a small-group meeting at the White House, followed by an expanded meeting with officials from both sides to discuss trade, Taiwan, security, technology, artificial intelligence, Iran, and other issues.
2026-09-25
Chinese President Xi Jinping ended his visit to the United States on September 25 and left the country by plane, after which the U.S. and China each issued statements listing the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-25
Trump and Xi Jinping had a tea chat in the White House Red Room, after which the two heads of state and their spouses visited the U.S. National Archives to view historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Xi Jinping subsequently concluded his three-day state visit and left the United States.
2026-09-25
U.S. President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the U.S. Navy Memorial and toured the site together. The scene was filled with supporters and opponents from both sides, creating a lively atmosphere, with police present to maintain order.
2026-09-25
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit at the White House. Both sides described the visit as very successful. Xi confirmed that there would be two more opportunities for the two to meet before the end of the year and invited Trump to visit China.
2026-09-25
Accompanied by Trump, Xi Jinping visited the U.S. National Archives, where the U.S. side displayed several historical unequal treaties and foundational documents between China and the U.S. in a side exhibition area of the hall, using them for historical narrative and as a warning.
2026-09-25
At a White House state dinner, Trump proposed a toast to Chairman Xi, Madame Peng, and the U.S.-China relationship spanning thousands of miles and centuries, wishing the peoples of both countries a future of peace, harmony, and success.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-25
Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, John Moolenaar, issued a statement after Xi Jinping visited the National Archives, criticizing the Chinese government's political system and calling for the release of detained U.S. citizens.
2026-09-25
Immediately after Xi Jinping's departure, Trump held a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to provide a full briefing on the meeting, with the U.S.-Japan alliance reaffirming their joint response to the regional situation.
2026-09-25
Putin said at the St. Petersburg United Cultural Forum that Russia welcomes a U.S.-China negotiated deal favorable to the Russian economy, and reiterated that Russia and China are advancing major joint development projects such as the International Lunar Research Station.
2026-09-25
On September 25, the White House released a list of summit outcomes covering trade, rare earths, Iran, arms control, and artificial intelligence, but did not mention Taiwan.
2026-09-25
On September 25, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said in an interview with CNBC that Trump had warned Xi Jinping face to face during a White House meeting that any direct or indirect Chinese support for Iran — whether intelligence, parts, or military equipment — is completely unacceptable.
2026-09-24
Trump and Xi Jinping held a formal welcome ceremony at the White House in Washington and each delivered remarks, touching on China-US relations, trade, security, technology, artificial intelligence, and people-to-people exchanges.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Trump and Xi Jinping have scheduled small-group bilateral talks and expanded bilateral talks at the White House. Officials from both the U.S. and China will participate in the expanded meeting, with topics including trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, Iran, and security.
2026-09-24
Xi Jinping and Trump met at the White House. Xinhua News Agency released an 856-word summary of the talks, while the White House subsequently issued a 15-point list of outcomes. There are significant differences in the statements from both sides regarding issues such as rare earths, energy, and fentanyl.
2026-09-24
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that despite differences between the US and China, communication at the highest level is responsible statecraft, mentioning issues of trade, critical minerals, and supply chains.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Xi Jinping arrived at an Air Force base in suburban Washington, where Trump and his wife greeted him; a red carpet, the playing of both countries' national anthems, and a 21-gun salute ceremony were held on site.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Xi Jinping stated in his state dinner speech that the heads of state of China and the U.S. had a candid and in-depth exchange earlier that day and reached multiple new consensuses, providing new strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping on the South Lawn of the White House, followed by bilateral talks between the two heads of state to discuss issues such as trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security. That evening, Mr. and Mrs. Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House for Mr. and Mrs. Xi.
2026-09-24
President Trump and the First Lady once again welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife at the White House, where a welcome ceremony, a 21-gun salute, and a military review were held; the two leaders then held talks and attended a White House state dinner that evening.
2026-09-24
Xi Jinping plans to travel from his hotel to the White House on the same day to attend the event, and the White House will hold a flight display in the morning, featuring B-2 bombers and F-22 fighter jets.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-24
U.S. Representative Barat told Voice of America that the United States must acknowledge China's strength and engage with it, especially on artificial intelligence issues, but at the same time maintain a distrustful attitude.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
At the site of Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S., pro-CCP supporters and overseas dissidents and rights activists opposing the CCP confronted each other. Protest props made by the protesters were kicked and destroyed by supporters, and physical clashes broke out at the scene.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
An exiled Tibetan said that while the Tibet issue may not appear on the agenda of the meeting between Xi Jinping and Trump, it remains a potential topic. The United States has laws requiring the government to raise the Tibet issue when meeting with Chinese leadership.
2026-09-24
During Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington, two B-1 bombers flew directly over him; fighter jet formations and a gun salute ceremony were also held on site at the same time.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-24
In their state dinner speeches, Trump and Xi Jinping reviewed the history, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between China and the US, and respectively expressed their desire to develop bilateral relations.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
Foreign ministers and senior representatives from eight European and Indo-Pacific partner countries, including Australia, France, Germany, and Japan, issued a joint statement following talks in New York, encouraging dialogue and opposing any unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
2026
U.S. intelligence agencies are leading an investigation into the overseas assets of Xi Jinping’s family and those of 25 other current and former CCP Politburo members, and plan to publish the related report by the end of the year.
2026-09-24
According to the presidential schedule released by Roll Call, the Trump couple will greet the Xi couple at the South Portico of the White House at 22:00, hold a welcome ceremony at 22:10, the two heads of state will each deliver a speech at 22:15, followed by gift exchange, a silent gun‑drill performance, and a Rose Garden military review at 23:00.
2026-09-24
On September 24, Xi Jinping announced at the White House that over the next five years China will invite 100,000 American young people to come to China for exchange and study, saying that the hope of China-US relations lies in the people and the future lies in the youth.
2026-09-24
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Chinese company Haokun Energy Group claimed in a December 2025 letter that it had coordinated with relevant Chinese authorities to handle some sodium perchlorate export licenses in a confidential manner.
2026-09-24
On September 24, People's Daily released a video titled "Crossing the Trap," revisiting the question Xi Jinping raised in May, during Trump's visit to China, of whether China and the US can overcome the "Thucydides Trap," and said the new positioning of China-US relations as a "constructive, strategically stable relationship" is the answer to that question.
2026-09-24
At the White House state banquet on September 24, thermos flasks were noticed placed in front of the seats of Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan. Associated Press photos showed that the brand of the thermos flasks used appeared to be Japan's Tiger Corporation.
2026-09-21
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the US from September 21 to 24, meeting with Trump in New York ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit, out of concern that the US might compromise with China on sovereignty issues in exchange for Chinese orders.
Location: New York, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-23
Trump and Melania greeted Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the White House, followed by speeches and an expanded bilateral meeting.
2026-09-23
Bessent stated that the US and China have agreed to extend the Busan agreement arrangement from its original date of November 10 to January 10, an extension of two months.
2026-09-23
Exposed Iranian customs data shows that at least 1,300 shipments of dual-use military and civilian goods from China have arrived in Tehran, including parts and chemical compounds that can be used for missiles and drones.
2026-09-23
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced that, at the invitation of US President Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25.
2026-09-23
Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for a visit, and former US President Trump personally greeted him at the airport, demonstrating a high level of reception.
2026-09-23
Trump and Xi Jinping both mentioned making America great again in their public speeches at the White House. Xi Jinping claimed that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand.
2026-09-23
Bessent stated that he and He Lifeng continue to hold substantive talks on U.S.-China economic relations, discussing the continuation of the Busan arrangements and exploring new agreement proposals.
2026-09-23
US Democratic Senators wrote a letter urging Trump to focus on Chinese companies assisting Iran, stating that relevant evidence shows they may be helping Iran target US forces.
2026-09-23
Satellite imagery and maritime data analysis indicate that approximately 6 million barrels of seized Iranian crude oil, valued at around $600 million, are crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward the United States.
2026-09-23
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived by special plane at Joint Base Andrews in the suburbs of Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania personally greeted him at the bottom of the aircraft steps and held a grand welcoming ceremony.
2026-09-23
Xi Jinping arrived at the Andrew Joint Air Force Base near Washington, USA, and was received by President Trump and his wife, and conducted a drill with the three services honor guard.
2026-09-23
U.S. President Trump rode Marine One to Andrews Joint Base, personally greeting the soon-to-arrive Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-23
Outside Andrews Joint Base, organized overseas Chinese came to welcome Xi Jinping, while some protesters also attended to voice their demands.
2026-09-23
Roads surrounding the Waldorf Astoria Hotel have been blocked to welcome Xi Jinping's stay, showing enhanced security.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-23
Near the airport where Xi Jinping arrived, supporters and opponents of Xi Jinping confronted each other, leading to physical altercations. Supporters kicked and destroyed a coffin model made by anti-CCP individuals.
2026-09-23
Former Chinese democracy activist Wang Juntao protested Xi Jinping on-site, criticizing the CCP's 70 years of harming the nation and its people, and calling on the US government and the world to see Xi Jinping's true face.
2026-09-23
Before the White House welcome ceremony, a Chinese journalist got into a dispute with Secret Service and White House staff over positioning and camera placement, as on-site personnel demanded they move back to the designated press area.
2026-09-23
During a closed-door White House meeting, a Chinese journalist attempted to enter the meeting area via a hallway to film Xi Jinping; the White House subsequently closed the access point to prevent entry.
2026-09-23
The White House has released the state dinner menu, featuring yellow squash soup, crispy sesame-crusted sea bass, and French pastries, along with American sparkling wine, artistic performances, and floral arrangements.
2026-09-23
When Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews, two B-1B strategic bombers roared overhead as the U.S. national anthem was played.
Location: Maryland, United States ·
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2026-09-23
It was reported that vehicles belonging to Chinese Communist Party officials entered the U.S. Trade Representative's Office building as Chinese President Xi Jinping was about to stay at the Waldorf Astoria.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-23
Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.
2026-09-23
On September 23, Reuters reported that under the current plan, after the Xitler meeting ends on September 24, a joint press conference is not expected to be held, nor a joint statement. The US and Chinese sides may each release a summary of results. This arrangement has not yet been formally confirmed by the White House or the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2026-09-22
Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in the US and subsequently traveled to Washington to stay at the Waldorf Astoria.
2026-09-22
The White House has announced detailed arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, including President Trump personally going to Andrews Joint Base to greet him, holding a welcoming ceremony and state dinner at the White House, and the leaders of the two countries and their spouses will visit the US National Archives together.
2026-09-22
The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Public Security and other five ministries jointly issued Announcement No. 40, adding export controls on two fentanyl-related chemicals for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
2026-09-22
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base, with a scheduled military aircraft flyover ceremony featuring B-2 bombers and fighter formations.
Location: Maryland, United States ·
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2026-09-22
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission released a research report analyzing China's threat to critical submarine communications infrastructure.
2026-09-22
Taiwanese officials are concerned that their future could be discussed, negotiated, or even decided without their participation, citing the 1979 establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China as an example of history they do not wish to see repeated.
2026-09-22
Experts revealed that before the Beijing summit, the Chinese side had strongly pushed for Trump to state that the U.S. opposes or does not support Taiwan independence. After Trump's visit to China, his remarks about 'not wanting to see someone declare independence, and then we have to run 9,500 miles to fight a war' were viewed by the Chinese side as the clearest statement of opposition to Taiwan independence.
2026-09-22
Trump posted on Truth Social that when Xi Jinping arrived in the United States, he looked radiant and full of energy, in better physical condition than ever before, and described Peng Liyuan as beautiful and moving.
2026-09-22
During Xi Jinping's motorcade transit in Washington, several main roads were closed, causing local traffic congestion and sparking complaints from the public.
2026-09-22
Large-scale temporary fences and barbed wire were set up outside the Waldorf Astoria hotel where Xi Jinping is staying, with security controls implemented around the hotel.
2026-09-22
President Trump and his wife held a grand welcoming ceremony for President Xi Jinping and his wife on the White House South Lawn, with the participation of 479 U.S. military personnel and a flyover by B-2 bombers and F-22 fighter jets.
2026-09-22
The two heads of state and their spouses will have tea in the White House Red Room and visit the National Archives together to view historical documents related to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and US-China relations.
2026-09-22
China's Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced the addition of two precursor chemicals to the export control catalog. Starting immediately, exports to the United States, Mexico, and Canada will require a license application, a move seen as a response to the Trump administration's demands for the control of fentanyl precursors.
2026-09-22
According to Japanese media reports, Beijing has warned Washington that if the United States approves a new batch of arms sales to Taiwan before the U.S.-China summit, China will cancel the meeting; Trump responded that he is not worried about Xi Jinping canceling the summit over the arms sales issue.
2026-09-22
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived in Washington on Wednesday.
2026-09-22
On September 22, 2026, multiple accounts on X with names including "Mutual Follow" and biographies mostly pointing to Huantai, Zibo, Shandong, posted the exact same sentence word-for-word within a span of over ten minutes: "From Beijing to Washington, we look forward to China-US relations continuing along the correct course of constructive strategic stability."
2026-09-21
Xinhua News Agency officially released a press release on September 21 at Beijing time, confirming that Chinese top leader Xi Jinping will pay a two-day state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25. Previously, Xi Jinping had not made a public appearance for seven consecutive days.
2026-09-21
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Trade Representative Katherine Tai held a day of talks with a delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, paving the way for an upcoming summit between the leaders of the US and China.
2026-09-21
Bessent stated on CNBC on September 21 that China's financial regulatory authorities have contacted the United States regarding the enforcement of Iran sanctions across aviation, maritime shipping, cryptocurrency, and gold sectors.
2026-09-21
It was officially announced that Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, with an itinerary including a tour of the National Archives and attendance at a state dinner.
2026-09-21
On September 21, 2026, China's Foreign Ministry announced that Xi Jinping will visit the United States at Trump's invitation from September 23 to 25. The itinerary includes a summit meeting, a White House state banquet, and a roundtable with heads of technology companies. Both sides described the reciprocal visits as a milestone.
2026-09-21
According to The New York Times on September 21, Xi Jinping will meet Trump in Washington this week, and the summit is expected to focus on continuing the trade truce and managing differences over Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and other issues.
2026-09-21
According to reports on September 21, Chinese state-owned enterprises ordered about 260,000 tons of U.S. soybeans last week, scheduled for shipment between December and next January, bringing total purchases for the current marketing season to nearly 13 million tons.
2026-09-19
The White House announced that Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23 to 25. During his visit, he will hold talks with Trump, attend a state banquet, and, accompanied by Trump on the 25th, tour the U.S. National Archives to view the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
2026-09-18
On September 18, Reuters cited anonymous sources stating that Beijing had proposed holding a China-US CEO roundtable during Xi Jinping's visit to the US, but it was rejected by the White House. Sources revealed that the accompanying Chinese executives are expected to attend the White House state dinner, but will not meet with US think tanks or business groups. The White House declined to comment, and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it had no information on the matter.
2026-09-20
On September 20, 2026, US Treasury Secretary Bessent and US Trade Representative Greer held talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York. The two sides discussed issues including trade, artificial intelligence safety, and rare earth supplies, preparing for the Trump-Xi summit to be held next week.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-20
On September 20, China and the US held 8-hour economic and trade talks in New York. The two sides announced the establishment of an AI dialogue mechanism and a new bilateral trade mechanism, but the US side made it clear that export controls on advanced AI chips and semiconductor equipment are not on the negotiating agenda.
2026-09-19
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to the United States to negotiate with U.S. Treasury Secretary Baisente, and the news has sparked speculation abroad about whether Xi Jinping will visit the United States.
2026-09-19
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led a business delegation to arrive early in New York, USA, on September 19, holding business and trade barrier-related talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Bessent and other officials. Observers noted that this trip preceded the summit of heads of state by many days, and the official readout made no mention of paving the way for a leaders' summit, which commentators deemed highly unusual.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-17
Min Zin, director of a Myanmar think tank, was arrested in June while attending an academic conference in Kunming, charged with espionage and endangering state security. His wife, Sylvia, testified before the U.S. Congress on September 17, calling on Trump to secure her husband's release during his meeting with Xi Jinping next week.
2026-09-19
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold talks at the White House on September 24. This will be the second face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state this year, drawing attention from bipartisan lawmakers in Congress regarding national security, trade, human rights, Iran, and other issues.
2026-09-19
American seismologist Chen Youlin, detained in China, has been designated by the U.S. as "wrongfully detained." The White House stated that resolving cases of detained U.S. citizens has always been a top priority for the president.
2026-09-17
On September 17, U.S. President Trump signed a document designating China as the world's largest producer of synthetic drug precursor chemicals, demanding that Beijing expand the scope of controlled substances and prosecute raw material suppliers in order to curb the outflow of fentanyl ahead of the Xi-Trump summit on September 24.
2026-09-18
On September 18, the United States officially signed the Graham Act, comprehensively strengthening sanctions against Russia, extending relevant sanctions against Iran, and clarifying that secondary tariffs of up to 100% can be imposed on third countries importing Russian oil and natural gas, which prompted a response of opposition from the Ministry of Commerce of China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-18
On September 18, on the eve of the US-China summit, the US signed the Graham Act, authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-18
On September 18, Trump said at a White House press conference that Xi Jinping will visit the US next week and that the two sides will hold a positive meeting, saying he does not rule out reaching multiple agreements with China, that he raised tariffs on China to 145% last year and now holds new tools, and that the US is also conducting espionage against China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-18
On September 18, six major auto industry associations including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation sent a joint letter to Trump, saying that Chinese automakers hold zero market share in the U.S. and demanding a ban on Chinese automakers selling, importing, or manufacturing in the U.S.; the White House responded that it is working with U.S. automakers to defend national and economic security.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-18
Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, sent a letter to the White House on Friday, urging Trump to emphasize four key points at the summit: holding China accountable for supporting Iran's attacks on U.S. troops, continuing to restrict Chinese automobiles from entering the United States, opposing Chinese interference in arms sales to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific, and maintaining a competitive advantage over China in artificial intelligence.
2026-09-18
On September 18, 2026 (Friday), the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the Trump administration will continue to push for the implementation of recent economic and trade commitments, expand trade in non-sensitive goods, and improve market access for American farmers, manufacturers, and workers.
2026-09-17
According to a Reuters report on September 17, Japan and Taiwan are stepping up communication with the U.S. amid concerns that Trump might sacrifice Taiwan's interests for economic and trade commitments during the anticipated September 24 meeting with Xi Jinping. Japan has already dispatched officials to the U.S. to secure a meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Trump, and Taiwan has also expressed its position to the U.S. side.
2026-09-17
The White House confirmed to the media on September 17 that Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the White House on September 24. President Trump will personally go to Joint Base Andrews at 4:00 PM on the 23rd to welcome him and will host a state dinner at the White House.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-17
An NPR interview with US and Chinese officials on September 17 disclosed that ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, the two sides were still jockeying over issues such as state banquet seating (about 100 tables versus about 200 people in 2015), rare earth export controls and the delay of chip restrictions (expiring on November 10), and an order for 200 Boeing aircraft. China once proposed extending the suspension of rare earth controls until January 2029, but the US side rejected it.
2026-09-17
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum was held in Beijing from September 15 to 17, attended by about 2,000 representatives from more than 100 countries and regions, with the US and Chinese militaries continuing dialogue ahead of a leaders' summit. Researchers from Japan's Ministry of Defense and military attachés at the embassy in China were not invited or did not attend, Chinese officials twice used opposition to militarism to criticize Japan, and representatives from multiple countries expressed concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence.
2026-09-17
The U.S. State Department confirmed on September 18 that Secretary of State Rubio held a phone call with Chinese Communist Party Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides exchanged views on high-level exchanges and Middle East issues. The call took place on the eve of the Trump-Xi summit.
2026-09-17
On September 17, representatives of multiple religious groups held an event at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, urging Trump to raise the issue of religious freedom in China at the Trump-Xi summit and calling for the release of people imprisoned for their faith as well as Hong Kong media figure Jimmy Lai. Pastor Kim Myeong-il, who was freed, and others attended and recounted their experiences.
2026-09-15
It was reported on September 15 that Beijing planned to seek an extension of the US-China trade truce until the end of Trump's term ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting on September 24. However, due to China's failure to fully fulfill its rare earth export commitments, the US side was only willing to renew it for 6 months and demanded that China ease its rare earth restrictions on Japan.
2026-09-15
During the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on September 15, US scholar David Finkelstein pointed out that US policy toward Taiwan is constrained by Congress, while former Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai claimed that China acts according to law. Finkelstein quipped that the National People's Congress of China has stricter discipline, to which Fudan scholar Wu Xinbo responded that China is more united and warned the US side to be careful.
2026-09-16
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with 262 votes in favor and 159 against, authorizing the imposition of tariffs on countries that are top purchasers of Russian energy. These countries could face tariffs of up to 100 percent. The bill was introduced by the Republican Party, with 58 Democratic representatives supporting it and 7 Republican representatives voting against it. After passing, the bill was sent to the White House and still requires the President's signature. The relevant measures affect countries that purchase Russian energy, such as China and India.
2026-09-16
Ruoyu Duan, an Oregon resident who formerly served in the US Army, pleaded guilty on September 16 to charges of conspiracy to gather and transmit national defense information. Between 2021 and 2025, he conspired with others to collect sensitive military information related to US military combat capabilities, including weapon system information, and transferred it to individuals within China.
2026-09-16
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a comprehensive sanctions bill against Russia on September 16 by a vote of 262 to 159, restricting Russian energy revenue and imposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to purchase large amounts of Russian energy. China, as Russia's largest oil buyer, bears the brunt of the bill, which will be sent to Trump for signature.
2026-09-16
On September 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a comprehensive sanctions bill, promoted by the late Senator Graham, by a vote of 262 to 159. The bill sanctions Russia's energy and defense industries as well as its shadow fleet, and authorizes Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil such as China and India. The bill will be sent to Trump for signature.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-15
On September 15, the State Council's Regulations on Outbound and Inbound Management officially came into effect, stipulating that Chinese citizens who violate export controls or endanger national security may be prohibited from leaving the country. Foreign media and scholars worry that this move will tighten control over technical talent, turning international travel into a privilege requiring administrative approval.
2026-09-15
US Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed at a congressional hearing on September 15 that he will hold talks with Chinese State Council Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend, which is seen as the last high-level economic and trade negotiation window before the Trump-Xi Jinping meeting. The Financial Times reported that the two sides will consult in New York on Sunday, with topics including competition in artificial intelligence, export restrictions on rare earths, and extending the US-China trade truce arrangement that expires in November.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-15
On September 15, 2026, China and the United States signed a 20-year agreement to supply 500,000 tons of liquefied natural gas annually starting in 2030, raising the cumulative long-term offtake volume to 2.5 million tons, seen as groundwork ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
2026-09-15
According to Kyodo News, citing sources familiar with US-China relations, Beijing sent word to Washington in mid-September 2026 that if the United States approves new arms sales to Taiwan before the scheduled US-China leaders' meeting, the Chinese side might cancel the encounter, with only about ten days left until the meeting expected by the outside world.
2026-09-11
On September 11, U.S. federal prosecutors in Detroit charged 41-year-old Tianjin resident Di Jin with allegedly collecting information on current and former U.S. government officials regarding U.S.-China relations for Chinese intelligence agencies. According to an FBI investigation, she acted under the direction of Shanghai intelligence officers, using her work at a Beijing think tank as a cover, and was instructed to delete chat records before traveling to the U.S. Her communications involved topics such as "Xi’s team," rare earth elements, U.S. debt, and tariffs.
2026-09-14
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has filed a lawsuit seeking the forfeiture of approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency, alleging it is linked to Iran's illegal laundering of black market oil funds through two Chinese companies.
2026-09-12
On September 12, 2026, two scholars from Guangdong published a quantitative trade model study in the peer‑reviewed journal Southern Economy. The study estimates that if the United States and China completely sever economic and trade ties, both superpowers would be harmed, while the overall economic gains of most other countries, including Southeast Asia, would increase. The research further notes that these gains are fragile; if those countries also cut economic links with China, the prior gains would quickly turn into losses.
2026-09-14
According to a Bloomberg report on September 14, as the U.S. and Chinese heads of state are expected to meet in late September, China purchased at least 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans last week, bringing total purchases to over half of its annual commitment. China Gas also signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas purchase agreement, though tensions between the U.S. and China persist in areas such as AI and arms sales to Taiwan.
2026-09-14
US liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global announced an agreement with China Gas, under which China Gas will purchase 500,000 tonnes of LNG per year starting in 2030 for a period of 20 years, bringing the two sides' total long-term purchases to 2.5 million tonnes per year. The agreement was reached on the eve of the US-China leaders' summit.
2026-09-14
On September 14, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a body under the U.S. Congress, released a timeline update titled "Boosting Iran," tracking China's actions supporting Iran's nuclear research and missile development, with entries through August 30, stating that China remains Iran's most important economic lifeline.
2026-09-13
Trump said on September 13 that Chinese cars will continue to be barred.
2026-09-13
On September 13, when asked about the progress of the Boeing aircraft deal, Trump stated that he would finalize the transaction.
2026-09-11
US officials have revealed evidence indicating that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan from Chinese entities before launching an attack on the base in July, which resulted in the deaths of three US soldiers and injuries to four. The US has raised the issue with China, but has been rebuffed. This incident further complicates the backdrop for the US-China summit on September 24th.
2026-09-13
On the eve of the U.S.-China leaders' summit, Trump repeatedly stressed that the United States must maintain its lead over China in artificial intelligence, saying that whoever wins AI wins, and posted on Truth Social that there had been a conspiracy around artificial intelligence and data centers, and that the only one happy about it is China.
2026-09-13
Trump said on September 13 that the deal announced during his visit to China in May — in which China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, with the total number of future orders potentially rising to 750 — will be finalized.
2026-09-10
On September 10, the Chinese Communist Party's Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Security, and National Immigration Administration issued a joint response, saying that the claims circulating online that "exit will be comprehensively tightened" and "it will become harder for ordinary people to leave the country" are a misreading, and that the new rules only target online fraud, high-risk destinations, and travelers with abnormal travel patterns, with normal exit unaffected.
2026-09-09
From September 9 to 10, former Iranian telecommunications industry employee Parham Beheshti testified that Huawei has completed one data center in Iran and another is under construction. About 90% of the technical staff are from China, and the system is capable of simultaneously monitoring 1% of users without detection. Huawei's lawyers cross-examined him regarding his history of cooperating with the U.S. government and signing security review forms containing false information.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-09
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the Chinese government that it would face consequences for its aggressive and interventionist actions in the Middle East region.
2026-09-08
The federal court in the Eastern District of New York has begun jury selection and the trial for the Huawei case, with Judge Ann Donnelly presiding. Prosecutors accuse Huawei of 20 years of theft, lying, and cover-ups, involving 12 charges, including using the Hong Kong-based company Skycom to conduct business in Iran to deceive U.S. and European banks, stealing trade secrets, and obstruction of justice.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-08
On September 8, Huawei began its criminal trial in the Eastern District Federal Court in New York, facing multiple charges including racketeering, bank and telecommunications fraud, money laundering, and violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. Huawei pleaded not guilty to all charges and said the case was politically motivated.
2026-09-05
On September 5, 2026, Reuters reported that China and the US are preparing to hold an official bilateral high-level meeting specifically on artificial intelligence security in mid-September, to discuss AI cyberattacks and the sharing of security information.
2026-09-04
President Trump said on September 4 that the United States leads China in the field of AI, emphasizing that this is a competition between the two countries.
2026-09-04
Reuters reported exclusively on September 4, 2026 that Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to unusually bring a large corporate delegation with him during his visit to the US for a summit on September 24, aiming to demonstrate sincerity in business cooperation and stabilize bilateral trade and economic relations.
2026-09-03
On September 3, when asked whether China is cooperating in economically isolating Iran, Vice President JD Vance stated that China is willing to cooperate and is more responsible than Iran and some other countries.
2026-09-03
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has written to bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Congress, urging the current Congress to pass a permanent ban restricting Chinese connected vehicles and their software and hardware from entering the U.S. market.
2026-09
Xi Jinping visited the United States and held a meeting with U.S. President Trump at the White House, sparking widespread attention regarding the future direction of U.S.-China relations.
2026-09
The leaders of China and the U.S. held their second meeting, visited the U.S. National Archives, conducted closed-door talks on issues including economy, trade, technology, and Taiwan, and established a head-of-state level crisis management communication mechanism.
2026-09
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bastian said the talks with China on artificial intelligence, trade and other issues were very successful, and both sides agreed to establish an AI dialogue mechanism and plan to meet again.
Location: New York, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Several U.S. lawmakers said that a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders would help prevent misunderstandings, clarify the United States' stance on national and economic security issues, and emphasized the need to remain strategically vigilant.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States soon. US President Trump stated he looks forward to meeting with Xi, noting that they have a very good relationship despite the two countries being competitors.
2026-09
Chairman Mullernair of the House China Special Committee wrote to Trump, stating that cooperation between the Chinese government and the Iranian military has caused American casualties, equivalent to an act of war against the United States.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to extend the trade war truce, originally set to expire on November 10, by two months to January 10, 2027.
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's visit to the US, US Senator Kennedy stated before media cameras that Xi Jinping is one of the biggest liars he has ever met, and expressed disbelief that Trump would fall for his scams.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09
Following a closed-door meeting between China and the U.S., the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a summary stating that Xi Jinping hopes the U.S. side will adhere to the correct position of opposing Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's state visit to the US, his daughter Xi Mingze accompanied him and attended the White House state dinner, sitting at the main table, which sparked speculation about her status as a potential successor.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Xinhua News Agency released the eight-point consensus reached between China and the United States during the visit to the United States, covering the Iranian nuclear issue, charges on international waterways, tariffs, procurement, cooperation on drug enforcement, and giant panda loans, among other matters.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
The United States and China released reciprocal tariff-reduction lists worth up to $60 billion and extended the trade truce to January next year.
2026-09
US Ambassador to China David Perdue has posted repeatedly on social media, accusing China of weaponizing rare earths and other critical materials and holding the whole world hostage, stressing that he will never accept living in a business world where one must bow and scrape to China.
2026-09
White House officials stated that President Trump will host a state dinner for Xi Jinping, personally greet him at Joint Base Andrews, and hold a welcoming ceremony.
2026-09
Regarding the situation in Iran, US media recently cited officials reporting that Chinese entities may have provided satellite images of the US military base in Jordan to Iran.
2026-09
Experts at a Washington think tank warn that the US and Chinese supply chains are deeply intertwined. Economic competition should establish policy guardrails, enhance transparency, clarify countermeasures, and draw clear boundaries between national security and the economy to avoid miscalculation and accidental escalation.
2026-09
The U.S. President phoned Japan Prime Minister Takaichi while in Beijing to emphasize the U.S.-Japan relationship and alliance.
2026-09
Experts point out that China hopes to make progress or secure stronger commitments on core interest issues such as Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Tibet, and hopes to better understand the U.S. commitment to its allies.
2026-09
According to the video, a total of 39 anti-Xi groups jointly held protest activities during Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Xi Jinping did not attend the UN General Assembly held in New York a few days earlier, but instead went directly to Washington for talks with Trump.
Location: New York, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Xi Jinping plans to visit the United States in September, and Ma Chaoxu's activities in the U.S. are seen as part of the preparatory work ahead of the trip.
2026-09
CCP Ambassador to the US Xie Feng wrote an article in the People's Daily, demanding that the US side must not discuss four issues: Taiwan, democracy and human rights, the CCP's political system, and development rights.
2026-09
An arms sale package for Taiwan valued at approximately $14 billion is still awaiting approval from the Trump administration.
2026-09
According to Ambassador Nicholas Burns at the summit, the US and China have agreed to establish a superintelligence crisis prevention mechanism to help both countries manage communication in relevant fields.
2026-09
The US Department of State stated that after the meeting between Trump and Xi, the heads of state of the US and China will maintain contact and close communication.
2026-09
At the Washington summit, Xi Jinping announced that over the next 5 years, 100,000 Americans would be invited to China for exchange and study.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Trump takes Xi Jinping to visit the U.S. National Archives, showing historical documents including the Treaty of Tianjin, a letter from Emperor Guangxu to President Cleveland, and the Treaty of San Francisco.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-01
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States plans to roll out new banking sanctions and that a bank could be sanctioned soon; he hopes China will cooperate in pressuring Iran.
2026-09-01
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Thomas Will Boken II, a U.S. citizen living and working in China, was sentenced to two years in prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government on U.S. soil, followed by three years of supervised release after completing his sentence.
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, three streets around the hotel where he was staying were sealed off; both opponents and supporters appeared inside and outside the hotel at the same time.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09
During the summit in Washington, Xi Jinping announced that a pair of giant pandas would take up residence at the Atlanta Zoo, and said that pandas are envoys of friendship between the peoples of China and the United States.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-01
Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Yin Hejun, China's Minister of Science and Technology, held talks in North Carolina.
2026-09-01
The three parties announced an upgrade of Penrhyn Island port in the Cook Islands, with the United States contributing $50 million and New Zealand contributing approximately $10 million.
2026-09
Giant pandas Pingping and Fushuang flew from Chengdu to Atlanta on a special charter flight, officially beginning a 10-year residency.
2026-09
Xi Jinping paid a three-day state visit to the United States. According to a commentary by The Economist on September 25, Trump arranged high-level protocol, but the visit yielded limited substantive results.
2026-09
According to a South China Morning Post report on October 8 citing people familiar with the matter, when Trump met Xi Jinping in Washington in September, he urged China to lift export restrictions to Japan including rare earths, saying they threatened US industry and violated the China-US Busan trade truce agreement, and also pushed for a meeting between Xi Jinping and Takaichi Sanae, but Xi Jinping did not respond actively, instead warning of an increased risk of the rise of Japanese militarism.
2026-09
In September 2026, Reuters published the article "How Unassuming Yttrium Became the Focus of a Global Dispute," revealing that China has imposed export controls on yttrium since April 2025, with exports to the US repeatedly disrupted and capped (60 tons in March 2026, 29 tons in July), and noting that Japan has faced an informal embargo and the EU has demanded that China resolve the issue before October.
2026-09
In September 2026, the US think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) released a report stating that, due to consumption from the war in Iran, the US military's existing stockpiles of precision munitions such as Patriot, Tomahawk and THAAD would likely last only about one month if a conflict broke out with China, and that replenishing them to the level needed for operations against China would take years, drawing widespread coverage from various quarters.
2026-09
Anthropic CEO Amodei's advocacy for further restricting China's access to advanced chips has sparked a strong backlash in China, making it even harder for those concerned about AI safety within the country to speak out.
2026-09
Ford plans to adjust the layout of some of its U.S. battery plants and introduce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology licensed from CATL, with Ford leading the expansion of production in the United States while complying with U.S. laws.
2026-08-31
PLA Eastern Theater Command Commander Yang Zhibin met with US Indo-Pacific Command commander Paparo in Canada, and the two sides discussed maintaining high-level communication and signing a memorandum on crisis communication.
2026-08-31
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, requiring the Department of Justice to establish a task force to investigate and prosecute trade crimes, including those involving Chinese companies.
2026-08-27
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI announced on Wednesday the seizure of the domain names for two hacking platforms, Qscan and QT Router, alleging they were operated by the Chinese hacking group QTFY and served the Ministry of State Security and the military of China.
2026-08-27
In a letter, Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas warned that widely used voting machines containing components made in China pose significant security risks and will require states to conduct random manual audits.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-26
On Tuesday, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman Moolenaar urged JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley to stop participating in Shein's initial public offering in Hong Kong, accusing its supply chain of involving forced labor.
2026-08-26
The USCC has released a report on the succession of the Dalai Lama and its geopolitical impact, recommending that the US immediately and explicitly recognize the successor chosen by the Dalai Lama and putting forward 12 policy recommendations to Congress.
2026-08-25
Bipartisan US lawmakers reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act on Tuesday, aiming to expand sanctions against Chinese chemical manufacturers, online platforms, and financial institutions that fuel the fentanyl crisis.
2026-08-24
Bo Guagua replied to Gongzi Shen, saying his interpretation was overreaching. He then posted again that MSCI's classification of China as an emerging market is outdated, and wrote an article on China-US relations, proposing the concept of "frenemyship."
2026-08-24
The Taiwan Keelung District Prosecutors Office announced the indictment of 9 criminal suspects involved in smuggling servers manufactured by Supermicro and embedded with NVIDIA high-end AI chips to China via Indonesia and Japan.
2026-08-21
A report released by a US congressional commission states that China is a decisive external supporter of Russia and analyzes the limitations and contradictions in the relationship between the two countries.
2026-08-20
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued a fact sheet assessing China's support for Russia and the development of the China-Russia partnership.
2026-08-19
The White House has released a new National Security Science and Technology Strategy, calling for a safer U.S. technology system, linking federal scientific research to national security, and addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and technological competition.
2026-08-19
U.S. President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the U.S. on September 24, and the two sides may discuss issues such as artificial intelligence, adding that the U.S. is far ahead in the AI field.
2026-08-17
The US Department of War has notified 30 domestic academic institutions, demanding an immediate and comprehensive review of their academic funding and research collaborations with China and other foreign entities of concern.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-08-17
Trump confirmed at a press conference that he has made contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, drawing widespread attention and disrupting the plans of the Chinese Communist Party and South Korea to position themselves through the Korean Peninsula issue.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-17
The U.S. Embassy in China posted on the social media platform X, reminding American citizens in China to pay attention to their personal safety and to guard against China's arbitrary law enforcement and surveillance, pointing out that hotel rooms, communications, and digital payments may be subject to monitoring.
2026-08-14
The White House released a report authored by Peter Navarro, accusing China of circumventing U.S. tariffs through transshipment trade via more than 40 countries, amounting to approximately $75 billion.
2026-08-14
The House Select Committee on the CCP and the Committee on Education and the Workforce released an investigative report accusing Harvard University of having vulnerabilities in protecting research findings and national security.
2026-08-11
The United States and 40 other countries issued a joint statement at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, criticizing China without naming it for failing to give adequate advance notification before test-firing an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in July, thereby increasing the risk of miscalculation.
2026-08-11
The U.S. State Department announced that 41 countries issued a joint statement saying that China's missile test did not follow the standard notification and coordination practices adopted by most countries, and called for the establishment of a transparent and routine advance notification mechanism.
2026-08-10
The U.S. Embassy in China published an emergency notice on its official website and on X, urging U.S. citizens in China to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program as a precaution against natural disasters and social unrest.
2026-08-10
John Moolenaar, chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee on China, released a letter to Commerce Department officials calling for action to prevent advanced AI chips from flowing to Chinese companies.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-08
The U.S. Department of State issued a statement criticizing China's establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal and its actions to block Filipino fishermen from accessing their traditional fishing grounds, calling them destabilizing.
2026-08-07
US Federal Judge James Boasberg issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily halting the Department of Defense's decision to designate Wuxi AppTec as a company associated with the Chinese military.
2026-08-05
China's Ministry of Commerce announced export controls on drones and prohibited trade with six US entities, calling it a response to relevant US restrictive measures.
2026-08-05
US Republican Senator Daines confirmed he will visit China again, but did not disclose whether other lawmakers will accompany him; outsiders believe this trip is related to preparations for a US-China summit.
2026-08-05
China's Ministry of Commerce has placed 7 US companies on a countermeasures list, tightened exports of drone components to the United States, and launched a national security investigation into imported printers and copiers.
2026-08-04
On August 4, 2026, Reuters reported that the US government plans to introduce new rules through the Federal Communications Commission to bar new high-speed data center optical transceiver modules made in China from entering the US market, with a focus on Chinese companies such as Innolight.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-03
US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Paparo stated at a regional security conference in Kuala Lumpur that China and other actors are using claims of false legitimacy to justify acts of intimidation and coercion.
2026-08
Both the US and China are making preparations for Xi Jinping's expected visit to Washington in September, with US and Chinese officials coordinating bilateral relations and summit arrangements through recent meetings and video conferences.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08
Wellington Koo, Taiwan's defense minister, stated that Taiwan and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command engage in close and diverse military exchanges at all levels, though specific assistance projects cannot be publicly disclosed.
2026-08
One month after Trump took office, the CCP, through intelligence and propaganda analysis, concluded that the new U.S. government and its various domestic and foreign policies are all aimed at containing China, and it has begun full-scale preparations for a future decisive battle against the U.S.
2026-08
Veteran national security journalist Bill Gertz warned in an interview that the CCP's ultimate goal is world domination and the elimination of the United States, and that the U.S. and its democratic allies must remain vigilant against its ideological expansion and lawfare strategies.
2026-08
During the Beidaihe meeting, the U.S. State Department issued a dedicated security alert for U.S. citizens in China, citing social risks and showing that the U.S. side is paying attention to potential social and political unrest in China.
2026-08
Trump led American business figures to China to discuss issues such as trade, technology, and purchases of U.S. goods.
2026-08
The CIA released an advertisement recruiting Chinese people to provide intelligence; the specific release time and content of the ad were not stated in the program.
2026-08
According to CSIS expert Lin Yang's remarks at a seminar in September, US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Paparo and PLA Eastern Theater Command Commander Yang Zhibin held their first theater-level face-to-face meeting during the Indo-Pacific Defense Chiefs Meeting held in Canada in late August.
2026-08
The doorstep collection video it released in August drew accusations of lowballing because it quoted 13500 yuan for an RTX5090 and 6000 yuan for an RTX5080. She explained that the video was filmed in July and published in August, and that graphics card prices rose during that period, causing a gap between her quotes and market prices; after that, pornographic comics and other cyberbullying content began appearing in the comments section from August 18.
2026-07-30
Senators from both U.S. parties have sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, asking Apple to stop purchasing chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies, and to explain its cooperation with the two companies by August 21.
2026-07-29
Two U.S. federal senators jointly introduced a bipartisan proposal on July 29 to monitor and curb China's gray-zone infringement activities around Taiwan and in the Indo-Pacific region.
2026-07-29
The US Federal Communications Commission announced on July 29 an update to its list of regulated equipment, bringing foreign-produced advanced robotic equipment and power inverters under its control.
2026-07-29
Reuters reported that China and Iran signed a contract for three to four hundred sets of portable air defense missiles; the Chinese side responded that the U.S. accusations are groundless.
2026-07-27
A bipartisan delegation of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has returned to the United States after concluding its first visit to China since 2019, saying that some meetings could not be arranged.
2026-07-27
On July 27, 2026, the Associated Press revealed that the US government plans to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to restart dozens of projects worldwide aimed at countering China's influence, covering upgrades to Caribbean undersea cables, port security, and involvement in the Dalai Lama's reincarnation issue.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-24
The video states that on July 24, the U.S. imposed a 12.5% additional tariff on Chinese-related goods, a measure targeting the issue of forced labor.
2026-07-23
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting of about 90 minutes in Manila, Philippines, focusing on preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.
2026-07-23
On July 23, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the CCP Central Committee Politburo, has led the launch of a nationwide system for chip breakthroughs, integrating top laboratories to promote domestic substitution in response to U.S. export controls on advanced process chips to China.
2026-07-22
Rubio said that he held talks with Wang Yi, that the two sides had in-depth discussions on Xi Jinping's visit to Washington in September, and that they agreed to manage differences and avoid a loss of control of the situation.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-07-22
Wang Yi met with Rubio, and the two sides discussed core interests, the one-China principle, the consensus reached by the heads of state, and high-level exchanges in the next phase.
2026-07-22
Greer explained the Trump administration's 2020 trade policy agenda to the Senate Finance Committee, stating that the U.S. goods trade deficit and dependence on China have both declined.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-22
On July 22, White House officials accused Chinese artificial intelligence company Moonshot AI of illegally distilling Anthropic's Fable model to develop the K3 system, and of obtaining banned Nvidia chips.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-22
Chinese Foreign Ministry Vice Minister Ma Chaoxu has recently been active in the United States, meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and other officials in an effort to ease China-U.S. relations.
2026-07-19
US Secretary of State Rubio said that Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September is still proceeding as planned, with the Chinese side continuing to send a team to prepare, and both the US and China maintaining communication.
2026-07-18
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official media "China Daily" reported that China's first Vice Foreign Minister Ma Chaoxu will visit the United States next week, and Hong Kong media interpreted it as paving the way for Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
2026-07-18
The U.S. State Department announced that Secretary of State Rubio will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-07-18
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Manila to attend an ASEAN meeting, but neither the United States nor China has yet confirmed whether Rubio and Wang Yi will hold a meeting.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-07-18
A bipartisan delegation of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission departed for China on July 18 on a fact-finding trip, its first since 2019.
2026-07-18
The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China has written to the White House, demanding a ban on seafood caught by vessels linked to China or processed in China from entering the United States.
2026-07-18
A bipartisan delegation of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has returned to the United States after concluding its visit to Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, saying that the fact it was unable to meet with some of its intended counterparts is itself an important data point.
2026-07-17
Mike Korda, a senior U.S. State Department official for Western Hemisphere affairs, was reported to have publicly stated that Washington does not accept the Chinese government's One-China principle and called for advancing relations between the United States and Taiwan.
2026-07-17
In a national television address, Trump characterized the Chinese Communist Party's interference in the U.S. presidential election as a political event and said the United States would take action in response.
2026-07-17
Trump said he would impose sanctions on 5 countries that purchase Russian energy and oil, with related tariffs potentially raised to 100%.
2026-07-16
Trump claimed that since the start of the 2020 election cycle, China has illegally obtained data on about 220 million US voters, including sensitive personal information and party affiliation information.
2026-07-16
Trump claimed that China had tried to influence the 2018 midterm elections and the 2020 presidential election, and that it had hired American media figures to write negative articles about his administration.
2026-07-16
Trump claimed that the CIA, FBI, and National Security Council hold information about Chinese interference in U.S. elections, yet have not reported it fully to the president and Congress.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Disputed ·
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2026-07-16
US Republican Representatives Pat Harrigan and Ryan Mackenzie have introduced the General Aviation Protection Act, which would expand foreign investment reviews and restrict Chinese-linked entities from acquiring US general aviation companies.
2026-07-16
John Moolenaar and Rick Scott sent a letter to the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, calling for a study of restrictions on companies linked to the Chinese military entering U.S. capital markets and a suspension of related securities trading.
2026-07-16
U.S. President Donald Trump focused on election integrity in a national address, stating that China obtained more than 200 million U.S. voter registration files, and accusing the U.S. intelligence community of suppressing intelligence about China's multi-domain influence operations in 2020.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-16
TSMC announced an additional $100 billion investment in capacity and equipment in Arizona, USA, bringing its total investment in the United States to $265 billion.
2026-07-15
Committee Chairman Moolenaar said that China obtains U.S. technology through universities, laboratories and scientific research cooperation, and that the United States should strengthen research security to prevent federal funding from supporting research that could serve China's military modernization.
2026-07-15
A House committee report said that an investigation of U.S. Department of Energy-funded projects found roughly 4,350 scientific research papers involving Chinese institutions, more than half of which were related to Chinese defense research institutions.
2026-07-15
Rogers, a former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve, was sentenced to 38 months in prison by a federal court for sharing sensitive information with Chinese Communist Party agents and lying to the FBI.
2026-07-14
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Bureau of Industry and Security's fiscal year 2027 budget, during which lawmakers discussed the issue of Chinese companies evading U.S. export controls on chips and related technologies.
2026-07-14
Michael Kozak, the senior US State Department official for Western Hemisphere affairs, said at a Senate hearing that the United States does not accept the one-China principle advocated by Beijing, and encouraged Latin American and Caribbean countries to deepen their relations with Taiwan.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-10
China has announced a temporary export ban on helium taking effect immediately; related analysis holds that the move is tied to supply shortages and supply chain security.
2026-07-08
The U.S. Congress officially passed Resolution No. 444, introduced by Republican Senator Scott, yesterday, condemning Xi Jinping's tyranny, characterizing Xi Jinping as a brutal dictator, and accusing him of committing crimes against humanity and genocide.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-07
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced that it has added Digital Systems Technology to its regulated list and rejected its application to operate international telecommunications business, because the company is affiliated with Chinese telecommunications companies and is held by Chinese citizens.
2026-07-06
During the 2026 RIMPAC exercise, China fired missiles into the Pacific, drawing close attention and continuous monitoring from the U.S. military and participating parties such as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
2026-07-04
The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau held an event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Chinese and Hong Kong officials were invited to attend. The event showcased American style and emphasized the connection between the U.S. and Hong Kong.
2026-07-04
On July 4, 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, with various parties discussing the spirit of the Declaration of Independence and democratic cooperation with allies.
2026-07-03
Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio, marking signs of a thaw in China-US relations.
2026-07
Michael, a senior U.S. State Department official responsible for Western Hemisphere affairs, publicly stated that he does not support and rejects the one-China principle.
2026-07
US Secretary of State Rubio said the Chinese team continues to make preparations for Xi Jinping's September visit to the US, and he had not heard that Xi Jinping would not visit. China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides maintain communication.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07
Pastor Jin Mingri has been released by the CCP. Host Hu Liren believes this is a signal of Xi Jinping 'kneeling and begging' to the United States, and predicts that Jimmy Lai will also be released soon.
2026-07
The article states that Beijing has adopted measures such as retaliating against the EU's Net-Zero Industry Act, restricting foreign direct investment, and implementing export controls on rare earths to Japan to maintain its export markets.
2026-07
Chinese officials have reportedly told companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance and DeepSeek that they may soon be permitted to purchase some H200 chips, with the quantities still being determined.
2026-07
The program stated that Takaichi said Japan would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, linking a Taiwan contingency to a contingency for Japan.
2026-07
The program said that Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Congress reached consensus on bills targeting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and the related bills passed nearly unanimously.
2026-07
Trump visited China recently, completing a trip to the country; the related arrangements were used to show that China and the United States still maintain a certain level of diplomatic exchanges.
2026-07
U.S. lawmakers raised an invitation at a related event, inviting Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te to visit the United States.
2026-07
As of July 21, 2026, Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States on September 24 is reportedly unchanged.
2026-07
Trump recently stated publicly that all communism around the world must be eradicated.
2026-07-01
After the Supreme Court upheld the interpretation of birthright citizenship, U.S. President Trump posted a message congratulating Chinese President Xi Jinping on his victory on this issue.
2026-07-01
Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its sovereignty transfer, while the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau held an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, showcasing historical moments in U.S.-Hong Kong relations.
2026-07
The Freedom 250 series of events are being held across the United States to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
2026-07
US CIA Director Ratcliffe publicly stated that China develops technology through theft, replication, and state subsidies, which is its "success" model. He believes the US is more competitive in the AI field due to its systemic advantages, as individual creativity is restricted by the party-state under the CCP system.
2026-07
According to the program, in recent years the U.S. government has introduced legislation concerning Xinjiang, Tibet, and issues of democracy and freedom in Hong Kong.
2026-07
The program stated that European warships recently sailed into the South China Sea, and the related actions were condemned by the whole world.
2026-07
The video says that after Trump handled affairs involving Panama, Venezuela and Iran, the major media outlets reduced their use of the term “cold war” in China-US news, turning instead to whether the two sides might go to war.
2026-07
The Philippines sent a large number of coast guard vessels directly into the waters around Scarborough Shoal, where they clashed head-on with vessels of the Chinese Communist Party military.
2026-07
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the U.S. has made clear to Beijing that it opposes the recent deployment of Chinese coast guard vessels in waters around Taiwan, and accused their actions of undermining regional stability.
2026-07
The Kuomintang chairman was given a cold reception during his visit to the United States, in stark contrast to the treatment received by Han Kuo-yu.
2026-07
China's rare earth exports in July totaled 647 tonnes, up 32.6% month-on-month and 4.6% year-on-year, marking the second-highest level since the relevant export controls were implemented.
2026-07
Because participants were subjected to interference and harassment by the Chinese authorities, the US government decided in July to suspend funding for a decades-old program that brought people from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to the US for short-term exchanges.
2026-07-01
Alibaba is accused of failing to prevent merchants on its platform from conducting approximately 80,000 transactions involving the export of illegal drugs, equipment, and other items to the United States between January 2016 and December 2024.
2026-07-01
The U.S. Congress has extended an invitation for Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te to visit the United States; Hu Liren believes this is a signal that the United States and Taiwan are gradually establishing diplomatic relations while severing ties with the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-06-30
US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the importance of building a constructive relationship with strategic stability, based on the principles proposed by President Trump. The US statement did not mention specific issues such as Taiwan.
2026-06-30
Xi Jinping praised Deng Xiaoping in an article carried by Xinhua News Agency, which outside observers interpreted as a signal of moderation; Hu Liren believes this is merely a smokescreen, intended to show that he endorses reform.
2026-06-29
China's Ministry of Commerce placed 20 Japanese entities on the dual-use export control list and added another 20 Japanese entities to a watchlist; the Japanese government lodged a stern protest and demanded the measures be withdrawn.
2026-06-29
The Reagan President Foundation and Institute released a summer 2026 poll, with 82% of respondents worried that China is involved in fentanyl flowing into the United States, 81% concerned about surveillance of U.S. citizens, and 80 concerned about China buying U.S. land.
2026-06-29
On June 29, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement expanding export controls on Japan, announcing new sanctions against 40 Japanese entities, of which 20 were placed on the control list and 20 on the watch list, saying the aim is to curb the development of Japan's military industry.
2026-06-28
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced the deployment of Type 12 anti-ship missile launchers on Minami Torishima Island, Japan's southernmost island. Analysts believe this is a response to China's military activities in the Pacific.
2026-06-26
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Indo-Pacific strategy, discussing the progress of US-Taiwan arms sales and the deployment of US Coast Guard vessels and other resources to the Philippines and Guam to counter the threat from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-26
The US Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Agriculture jointly sent a letter to governors and business leaders across the United States, warning that Chinese consulates and embassies are obstructing US-Taiwan interactions and encouraging states to expand cooperation with Taiwan in economic, trade, education, and other fields.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-06-26
On June 26, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced an expansion of import restrictions on Chinese technology equipment such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision and Dahua, bringing some previously approved older-model devices onto the ban list as well.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-06-25
On June 25, the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing focusing on China's economic espionage activities and sub-national influence operations in the United States.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-25
Chair of the House Fundraising Committee Jason Smith warned that many U.S. tax‑exempt organizations are funded by foreign governments and pro‑China individuals to undermine American institutions, and the committee is requesting information from the relevant organizations.
2026-06-24
On June 24, the US Department of State announced that due to China's arbitrary visa requirements and restrictions on emergency consular services for US diplomatic personnel traveling to Macau, the US side will not send a high-level representative to attend the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting held in Macau.
2026-06-23
Alibaba Group sued the US government in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on June 23, demanding its removal from the Pentagon's 1260H Chinese military enterprise list.
2026-06-18
US Senator Rick Scott has introduced a new bill aimed at eliminating funding support for the OPT work authorization program to prioritize the interests of American workers and prevent national security risks.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-17
Judge Donnelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a ruling allowing a four-page statement signed by Meng Wanzhou in 2021 to be used as evidence against Huawei in its criminal trial starting September 8.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-17
On June 17, Judge Donnelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ruled that prosecutors may use the four-page statement of facts signed by Meng Wanzhou under the deferred prosecution agreement in the Huawei trial; Huawei objected on the grounds that the company had not signed it and that Meng Wanzhou could not be cross-examined.
Location: New York, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-15
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China further named individuals of Chinese descent, those involved in business disputes, and U.S. citizens with ties to the U.S. government, warning that they face additional risks.
2026-06-14
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates again reminded citizens that traveling to China may involve risks of arbitrary law enforcement, detention, arrest, and exit bans, along with a lack of transparent judicial procedures.
2026-06-14
During Zhao Xiaolan's visit to China, her husband McConnell suffered cardiac arrest in the United States and was rushed to the hospital, but Zhao Xiaolan still completed her meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
2026-06-13
The US Embassy in China issued a major security alert to US citizens regarding the issue of dual nationality, pointing out that entering China with Chinese documents may face the risk of limited consular assistance.
2026-06-10
On June 10, artificial intelligence company Anthropic sent a letter to the U.S. Senate accusing Alibaba of launching a large-scale model distillation attack against its Cloud AI using nearly 25,000 fake accounts to illegally extract model capabilities.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-08
On June 8, 2026, the Pentagon updated its 1260H list of Chinese military companies; a U.S. lawmaker said that at least 4 of the companies had previously obtained Nvidia H200 export licenses to China from the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, a claim not corroborated by public reports.
2026-06-03
Min Zin, a US-Myanmar political scholar, suddenly disappeared at Kunming Changshui International Airport in Yunnan. It was later confirmed by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs that he has been criminally detained on suspicion of endangering state security.
2026-06-03
On June 3, 2026, Yu Maoshun said on the Zhiding Lecture Hall program that the May 2026 Trump-Xi summit exposed a tendency in U.S. diplomacy to replace strategic judgment with fantasy, and pointed out that the Chinese Communist Party uses rhetoric such as the "Thucydides trap" to cover up its authoritarian nature.
2026-06
US AI company Anthropic sent a letter to the Senate accusing Alibaba of using tens of thousands of accounts between April and June to launch a large-scale model distillation attack against Claude AI in order to replicate its capabilities.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06
The U.S. Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce jointly sent a letter to all U.S. governors and business leaders, encouraging the expansion of cooperation with Taiwan in various fields and warning states not to succumb to pressure and obstruction from Chinese consulates, noting they can turn to the State Department for assistance if pressured.
2026-06
Former US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao's high-profile visit to China and meeting with senior CCP official Han Zheng have sparked outside attention and criticism.
2026-06
The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau held an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Over 1,000 people attended, and Chinese and Hong Kong officials were also invited.
2026-05-15
The United States and China made commitments on issues including rare earths, Boeing aircraft, and agricultural product purchases at the Beijing summit, but there remains the question of whether China will fulfill the commitments.
2026-05-14
The Trump-Xi summit held in May 2026 was interpreted by Miles Yu as exposing a dangerous tendency in U.S. foreign policy to replace strategic judgment with fantasy. He argues that the CCP used the summit to hype myths like the "Thucydides Trap" in an attempt to cover up its authoritarian nature, domestic dilemmas, and hostility toward the free world. The summit failed to resolve fundamental ideological conflicts and may have instead exacerbated misjudgment and appeasement.
2026-05-14
Trump visited China at the invitation of Xi Jinping. The two sides reportedly established the US-China Trade Council and discussed promoting a more balanced trade relationship and expanding market access for U.S. agricultural and livestock products.
2026-05-14
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Washington, where Xi expressed his hope that the Trump administration would handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-05-14
China issued a readout after a China-US meeting held in Beijing, claiming that the Taiwan issue is one of the most important issues in China-US relations.
2026-05-13
US President Donald Trump pays a state visit to the People's Republic of China.
2026-05-13
Trump stated that during his visit to Beijing in May, he established a trade council with the Chinese side, and teams from both sides subsequently promoted the establishment of a more balanced trade relationship.
2026-05-11
On May 11, 2026, the White House released the list of business leaders accompanying Trump on his visit to China; Secretary of State Rubio also joined the delegation. He has been sanctioned by China since 2020, and China used a new transliteration of his name this time.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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2026-05-09
The New York Times reported that since December last year, a fake Hong Kong consulting firm, under the guise of high-paying consulting work, attempted to recruit the core aide to the chairman of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, seeking sensitive information on China policy; the case has been handed over to the FBI.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-05
Recently, Beijing has frequently issued stern warnings regarding U.S. roles and actions in Taiwan, Venezuela, Iran, and globally, criticizing U.S. actions as dangerous and irresponsible. It called Taiwan a core interest and simulated a blockade through expanded military exercises, though analysts view this merely as a display of weakness lacking substantive options.
2026-05
In May of this year, after visiting China and meeting with Xi Jinping, President Trump announced that China had agreed to purchase two hundred Boeing aircraft, with the total number of future orders potentially increasing to seven hundred and fifty.
2026-05-01
Dans led a bipartisan delegation to visit Shanghai and Beijing, and held formal meetings with Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, and Wang Yi.
2026-05
In May 2026, the Trump administration sanctioned 3 Chinese companies that provided satellite imagery to Iran, and investigated whether Chinese companies helped Iran track US warships.
2026-04-22
In April 2026, Yu Maochun said that in recent U.S. military operations involving Venezuela and Iran, Chinese-supplied air defense networks, radar systems and missile platforms repeatedly performed erratically against U.S. stealth and electronic warfare capabilities.
2026-03-19
The US Department of Justice has indicted three individuals linked to Super Micro Computer, accusing them of assisting in smuggling at least $2.5 billion worth of US artificial intelligence technology to China.
2026-03-16
Australian rare earths company Lynas has reached a preliminary agreement with the US Pentagon to supply heavy rare earths, which have long been controlled by China.
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2026-02
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of the Save America Act, but the program said the bill did not receive enough support from Republican lawmakers.
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2026-02
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court, seeking removal from the regulatory list of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
2026-01-13
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce revised its rules, changing exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China to case-by-case review; the Chinese side subsequently still has not approved the purchase.
2026
In 2026, China issued Order No. 834, restricting foreign companies from collecting information on China's supply chains and conducting due diligence on suppliers; exit bans may be imposed on relevant personnel found to have discriminated against Chinese suppliers.
2025-10-30
China and the United States reached a one-year trade truce arrangement after talks in Busan, suspending some tariffs and related measures.
2025-07-03
During his visit to Germany, Wang Yi publicly stated that it is always better to talk than to fight.
2025-05-28
Rubio announced the full revocation of visas for certain Chinese students, expanding the audit scope from military ties to affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and banning study in sensitive fields.
2025-04-04
China has implemented export controls on medium and heavy rare earths since April 2025.
2025-02-13
The U.S. State Department updated its description of Taiwan, adding wording that opposes changing the status quo through coercion, in addition to opposing the use of force to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
2025
Commerce Department officials said the Bureau of Industry and Security's total fines for export violations in 2025 rose from $16 million in 2024 to $324 million, an increase of more than 18-fold.
2025
The video cited data claiming that China's exports to the United States fell 20% in 2025, to about $420 billion.
2024-11-16
At the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in Lima, Peru, Xi Jinping proposed four so-called red lines to US President Joe Biden, covering Taiwan, democracy and human rights, the political system, and development rights, aiming to demarcate areas where the new US government must not interfere.
2024-11-16
In a meeting, US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping jointly made clear that decisions on the use of nuclear weapons should be made by humans, not artificial intelligence.
2024-09-27
At the UN headquarters, Wang Yi, together with Global South countries including Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, and Turkey, launched the Group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis.
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2024-08-29
Xi Jinping met with visiting U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People.
2024-08-27
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has arrived in Beijing for two days of strategic communication with Wang Yi.
2023-12-02
On December 2, 2023, the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine declaration, Venezuelan President Maduro announced a plan to invade Guyana, seen as a strategic diversion to draw the United States' attention away from China's aggressive behavior in the Western Pacific.
2023-11
During the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, anti-CCP demonstrators were subjected to violence and intimidation.
2023-11
A defense survey released by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation in November 2023 found that 77% of Americans consider the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) an enemy, 64% consider Taiwan an ally, and 72% believe the United States should immediately grant Taiwan formal diplomatic recognition if the CCP attacks Taiwan.
2023-10-24
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress further removed Qin Gang from his post as State Councilor.
2023-03-12
The National People's Congress decided to appoint Qin Gang as State Councilor, and Qin Gang has joined the leadership team of the State Council.
2022-12-30
Wang Yi stepped down as Foreign Minister, and then-Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang was recalled from Washington to succeed him.
2022-02-25
Wang Yi held phone calls with officials from the UK, France, and the EU, stating that NATO has expanded eastward multiple times and that Russia's security concerns should be taken seriously.
2022
Since 2022, the United States has gradually implemented export restrictions on China covering advanced AI chips, semiconductor equipment and high-bandwidth memory.
2021-09-25
Meng Wanzhou landed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on a Chinese government chartered flight; on the same day, two Canadian citizens, Michael, who had been detained by China, were released and boarded a flight back to Toronto.
2021-09-24
Meng Wanzhou signed a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and signed a four-page statement of facts, admitting to making false statements to HSBC in Hong Kong in 2013.
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2021-09
In September 2021, Meng Wanzhou flew from Vancouver back to China; on the same day, two Canadians detained by China were also released and left, with both sides seen as a prisoner swap.
2021-07
Qin Gang was promoted from spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and protocol official to Chinese Ambassador to the United States.
2021-01-14
In 2020, China was designated as a foreign adversary by the U.S. Department of Commerce under an executive order, subjecting transactions involving information and communication technology and services to special scrutiny.
2020-09
In September 2020, Meng Wanzhou signed a deferred prosecution agreement with U.S. prosecutors and a four-page statement of facts; on December 2 of the same year, the court formally dropped the personal charges against her, and she was no longer a defendant.
2020-02-13
The US Department of Justice filed a third superseding indictment, increasing the charges against Huawei to sixteen and applying the RICO Act, typically used to combat organized crime, against Huawei for the first time.
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2020-01-15
On January 15, 2020, US President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the China-US Phase One economic and trade agreement at the White House.
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2019-01-28
The previously sealed indictment has been officially unsealed, and the US government has publicly announced a lawsuit against Huawei.
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2019
During the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests, the CCP massed a large number of troops and military vehicles around the Lo Wu Bridge area. President Trump warned on Twitter that the CCP must be prevented from a bloody crackdown on Hong Kong and a repeat of the Tiananmen incident, and the U.S. side issued a stern warning.
2018-12-03
The U.S. Department of Justice received the foreign agent registration documents submitted by Wu Zheng, in which Wu Zheng declared that he has served as vice chairman and secretary-general of the Charhar Institute's China-U.S. Relations Committee since November 2018.
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2018-12-01
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was criminally arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police upon arriving at Vancouver on a flight from Hong Kong for a transfer, pursuant to a provisional U.S. extradition request.
2018-12-01
During the China-U.S. trade war, China pledged to purchase more U.S. soybeans and other agricultural products and to stop stealing technology; the host said those pledges were ultimately not fulfilled.
2017
In 2017, U.S. President Trump shattered the old consensus and ultimately called China America's rival.
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2016-11-08
Trump stated that since his first election in 2016, he has established a friendship with Xi based on mutual respect and the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries.
2016-07-12
On July 12, 2016, the arbitral tribunal in the South China Sea arbitration issued its ruling in China's absence, upholding nearly all of the Philippines' claims and rejecting the historical rights claims based on the nine-dash line.
2015-09-25
Chinese President Xi Jinping met US congressional leaders during his visit to the United States, with Senate Majority Leader McConnell ranking first.
2015
In 2015, Xi Jinping visited the US, and Obama held a state banquet. The menu, designed by Chinese-American celebrity chef Anita Lo, combined American ingredients with Chinese flavors and Shaoxing wine among other Chinese elements.
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2013
In 2013, while Iran was under international sanctions, Huawei smuggled equipment through Xintong, a shell company in Iran, whose employees used Huawei email addresses and ID badges. Meng Wanzhou later confessed to this matter in exchange for an agreement not to be prosecuted.
2011-10
The Senate voted on a bill to reform currency oversight, which aims to punish China for manipulating the RMB. McConnell voted against it.
2011-01-19
Elaine Chao and her father, James S.C. Chao, were invited to President Obama's state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, reflecting their dual roles as representatives of American politics and Chinese business.
2009-05
Zhao Xiaolan's sister, Zhao Anji, serves as an independent director of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, marking the entry of a Zhao family member into the internal governance of a Chinese state-owned listed shipbuilding company.
2002
Fumao Group has begun ordering the construction of a large number of big bulk carriers at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard, and the Zhao family's cooperation with China's state-owned shipbuilding system has entered a new stage.
2001-10-19
In October 2001, Jiang Zemin met with George W. Bush in Shanghai, and the United States adjusted its positioning of China from a "strategic competitor" to a "constructive cooperative relationship."
2001-04-01
In April 2001, the China-US EP-3 incident occurred, further highlighting the vulnerability of the People's Liberation Army and prompting China to accelerate its investment in aerospace, cyberspace, and anti-access capabilities.
2001-01
Elaine Chao was appointed Secretary of Labor by President George W. Bush, becoming the first Asian American woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.
2001
U.S. intelligence agencies were already aware of China's espionage and military activities in Cuba as early as 2001. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Castro regime lost its backer, and Beijing seized the opportunity to turn Cuba into an anti-U.S. frontline base, upgrading its equipment through secret agreements.
2000-09-19
The U.S. Senate voted on granting China permanent normal trade relations status, with McConnell casting a "yes" vote, paving the way for China's accession to the WTO.
1999-05-08
In 1999, the United States bombed the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia, triggering a surge of anti-American sentiment in China.
1999-05-07
In 1999, the Chinese embassy in Yugoslavia was bombed, triggering a crisis in China-US relations.
1997
In 1997, President Clinton hosted a state dinner at the White House for then Chinese President Jiang Zemin, with a menu featuring chilled lobster, Oregon beef, and other dishes.
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1992
In a Senate vote on whether to continue granting China most-favored-nation status, McConnell once again cast a dissenting vote, supporting the maintenance of trade policy towards China.
1989-08
Two months after the June Fourth Incident, James Chao met Jiang Zemin in Zhongnanhai, one of the earliest publicly recorded meetings between the Chao family and China's top leader.
1989-02-26
U.S. President George Bush visited Beijing, and his plan to invite dissident Fang Lizhi and his wife to a dinner was intercepted by Chinese police.
1983-04-04
Chinese tennis player Hu Na was granted political asylum in the United States, prompting China to subsequently suspend Sino-U.S. cultural and sports exchanges and triggering a serious diplomatic storm.
1981-11
28-year-old Zhao Xiaolan returned to China for the first time with her parents to visit her alma mater, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It was also an opportunity for Zhao Xiansheng to return to his alma mater.
1979-10
Host Hu Liren recalled that in October 1979, when he was in the first year of junior high in Shanghai, he saw a Shanghai municipal government reception car drive into the school. A young American diplomat was filming the school with a handheld video camera and said it was for his mother to see. This reflected the beginning of the thaw in Sino‑American relations and an early sign of China’s opening to the outside world.
1979-01-29
President Jimmy Carter hosted then-Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping and his wife Zhuo Lin. First Lady Rosalynn Carter meticulously prepared a bilingual Chinese-English calligraphy menu and a performance at the Kennedy Center.
1979-01-28
In 1979, Deng Xiaoping visited the United States at the invitation of US President Carter. The Chinese Communist Party subsequently carried out authoritarian reform for self-preservation, namely reform and opening up, in an attempt to defuse the crisis of an empty state and exhausted people.
1979-01-01
The United States ended its diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
1972-02-21
US President Nixon visited China, met with Chinese leaders including Zhou Enlai, and issued the Sino-US Joint Communiqué, marking the breaking of ice in relations between the two countries.
1972-02-21
In 1972, while mired in the Vietnam War, Nixon visited China in search of an achievement; his original intention in engaging with the CCP was to change China. However, in his interactions with the CCP, the Nixon administration gradually deviated from the goal of changing China, shifting instead to emphasizing "seeking common ground while reserving differences." To exchange for the CCP's assistance on the Vietnam issue, he promised concessions on the Taiwan issue, such as troop withdrawals and the establishment of diplomatic relations. This shift in strategy is considered a case of the CCP playing the US, rather than the US changing the CCP.
1972
During President Nixon's visit to China, First Lady Pat Nixon remarked to Zhou Enlai that pandas were adorable. Zhou immediately promised to gift two pandas, initiating US-China panda diplomacy.
1971-06
In June 1971, the United States lifted its strategic embargo on China, one of a series of policy decisions aimed at improving relations with China.
1971
In 1971, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, recognizing the seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations as well as its seat as a permanent member of the Security Council, and removing the representation of the Chiang Kai-shek clique. The United States had originally held that expelling a member state required a two-thirds majority, but failed to prevent the resolution because Britain argued that only a simple majority was needed.
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1950-06-27
After the Korean War began in June 1950, a long-term policy reality formed among the United States, Taiwan, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): the mainland and Taiwan were treated as two separate political entities. Since then, in handling the Taiwan Strait issue, the U.S. has not viewed Taiwan's status as having been finalized by any international document, but has instead continued to make policy arrangements surrounding cross-strait relations, the use of force, and Taiwan's political future.