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Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation

US President Donald Trump’s comments come months after the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expired earlier in 2026.

Russia’s Lavrov, China’s Wang discuss cooperation, Ukraine, Iran at Asia security meeting

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia in Azerbaijan on Oct 14.

Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran ‘at all’

US President Donald Trump had earlier warned that if Beijing and Moscow did get involved, “it would be very bad for them”.

Taiwan’s US envoy says ties robust after Trump-Xi summit

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in September.

Taiwan says it has not heard new US arms sales will be carved into smaller chunks

Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the US has repeatedly reaffirmed that its commitment to helping Taiwan strengthen its self-defence capabilities has not changed.

Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale

A Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jet lands at Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base as people watch from a nearby hotel in Taitung, Taiwan, on Oct 2.

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

The reasons include military delays and anticipation of Taiwan’s 2028 election outcome.

Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

US President Donald Trump has made winning freedom for Americans held overseas a priority, including in China.

China's Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the National Day reception alongside Premier Li Qiang and National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji, on the eve of the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool

US v China: What if an AI system started a war that no one wanted?

US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state dinner at the White House on Sept 24.

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