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Maritime approaches by Chinese Navy bring recon ships close to U.S. bases in Korea

The Chinese Navy's frequent incursions into Korea's maritime juridiction have brought surveillence vessels in proximity to U.S. military bases on the peninsula, raising concerns over intelligence-gathering pertaining to Taiwan-related tensions.

2025-06-18

Nearly 65% of Koreans believe U.S.-China rivalry is nation's biggest threat: Poll

A recent public opinion survey shows that Koreans favor neither a strategy of relying on the United States for security and China for economic ties, nor one of aligning fully with the United States in both areas.

2025-06-12

China flashpoint emerges in Korea-U.S. ties ahead of pivotal trade talks

As Korea and the United States continue to work toward a trade deal, Washington's recent expression of concern over the influence of China and newly inaugurated President Lee Jae-myung's apparent openness to Beijing could become a flashpoint.

2025-06-09

White House message to Lee expresses congratulations, concern over China

The White House on Wednesday extended its congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung on his election victory, but made an unusual move by linking its message to concerns about Chinese interference and influence.

2025-06-04

미국발 중국산 인버터 조사 ‘나비효과’… 한국 정부도 실태 점검 돌입

Korea is taking concrete steps to assess the potential security risks posed by China-made inverters, key in solar panels and batteries, following the launch of a probe into the devices in the United States after some unexplained communication...

2025-06-04

Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will speak soon to iron out trade issues including a dispute over critical minerals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday.

2025-06-02

U.S. and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs

The United States and China agreed to reduce tariffs, easing trade tensions and market concerns.

2025-05-12

U.S.-China tariff talks to continue Sunday, an official tells AP, as Trump touts 'great progress made'

The first day of sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended without major breakthroughs being announced, but President Donald Trump nonetheless touted “great progress made."

2025-05-11

Trump says China tariffs will come down from 145%

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he expects there to be substantive negotiations between the United States and China on trade this weekend and predicted that punitive

2025-05-09

Top Trump officials to meet with Chinese counterparts as trade war continues

Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland, the administration announced Tuesday, in the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war.

2025-05-07