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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

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Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025.

Sam Kerr fires Australia into Asian Cup final

Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates after scoring the winner in the 2-1 Women's Asian Cup semi-final win over China.

China calls for restraint after Pakistani strikes in Kabul

Afghanistan accused Pakistan on March 17 of hitting a treatment centre for drug addicts in its capital.

China to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mid-East nations

China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the war had caused “grave humanitarian catastrophes” in Iran and other Middle Eastern nations.

China takes note of US ‘clarifications’ on possible Trump visit delay

US President Donald Trump (left) had asked China to delay his summit with Mr Xi Jinping by around a month.

Trump's summit delay casts pall over US-China trade truce

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

China clamps down on key route to Hong Kong IPOs after deal boom

Some companies have already been asked by the Chinese securities regulator to overhaul their structure before proceeding with Hong Kong listings.

Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

A Philippine soldier peers through an observation telescope from a viewing deck in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, February 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Karen Lema

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Trump’s delay of Xi visit echoes pattern of last-minute changes

Throughout his first and second terms, Mr Trump has enjoyed keeping allies and adversaries guessing about his travel plans.

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