 | China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop 'unwarranted' interferenceWhile Joe Biden has pledged reengagement and a more civil tone in U.S. diplomacy, its unclear whether he will make any fundamental changes in Washington's policies toward Beijing. |
 | China downplays US Prez Biden's vow to confront it, says both countries can do 'big things' togetherBiden said his administration would, “take on directly the challenges posed [to] our prosperity, security and democratic values by our most serious competitor: China”. |
 | First US warship transits Taiwan Strait since Biden inaugurationBeijing views any ships passing through the strait as essentially a breach of its sovereignty -- while the US and many other nations view the route as international waters open to all. |
 | Biden's pick for UN post says US will counter China's agendaLinda Thomas-Greenfield, in prepared remarks, speaks of China’s diplomatic inroads during the Trump administration, which pursued an “America First” policy that weakened international alliances. |
 | Xiaomi, 8 other Chinese firms face US ban just days before Trump exitJust days before exiting the White House, the Trump Administration on Friday added nine Chinese firms, including smartphone giant Xiaomi, to its list of blacklisted companies. |
 | US lifts self-imposed restrictions on contacts with TaiwanThe move on Taiwan is likely to anger China and increase tensions between Washington and Beijing as the Trump administration enters its final days ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as president. |
 | Mike Pompeo due in Asia for talks on China, North KoreaPompeo's trip to Tokyo will be the first by a top US official since Yoshihide Suga took office on September 16, succeeding veteran prime minister Shinzo Abe, a close ally of Washington. |
 | China fires back at US over environment, South China SeaA document issued last week by the State Department cited China’s record on issues from greenhouse gas emissions to air and water and soil pollution, illegal logging and wildlife trafficking. |
| New York police officer was spying for China, heldIn addition to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, Angwang is also charged with committing wire fraud, making material false statements and obstructing an official proceeding. |
 | Donald Trump aims to use UN General Assembly address to send strong message to ChinaTrump is not popular at the United Nations and his speech this year comes at a time when UN members are pushing back against Washington. |
 | Unfriended abroad, China's tech giants seek home comfortUnited States, Australia, Britain and India are among the huge markets where they have taken a hit because of espionage concerns or diplomatic feuds, tethering their international ambitions. |
| Taiwan economic talks: China warns US of 'serious damage' to relationsTaiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed last week that it was in negotiations with the US on such talks, but did not comment on a specific date or who might attend from Washington. |
 | US-China conflict to impair global trade which is vital for India's reopening: Raghuram RajanCautioning that there will be 'deeply damaged firms' in the economy, Rajan said the post-pandemic recovery has to be accompanied by a process of repair. |
 | China says it's not trying to replace US, won't be bulliedHua Chunying 's comments came in response to a speech Thursday by Attorney General William Barr in which he cautioned American business leaders against promoting policies favorable to Beijing. |
 | US considering additional actions against China on Hong Kong security law, COVID-19Relations between Washington and Beijing have spiralled downward since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. |
