Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In response to recent U.S. restrictions,

For years few issues drew more unanimity in the polarized United States than China -- it was the arch-adversary, which Washington was destined to confront.China has long opposed US arms sales to Taiwan and has sought for Trump to state explicitly that the United States opposes Taiwan independence,

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials

China on Sunday accused the United States of espionage against the country's top time center, which China said could seriously impact the orderly functioning of its society.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week and is also ready to sit down for trade talks with Donald Trump as soon as the U.S. President is prepared to do so,

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States.

Soybean farmers are cautiously optimistic as trade negotiations between the United States and China inch closer to an agreement that is expected to include big purchases of U.S. soybeans. Exact details of the negotiations are unclear,