US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts
Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
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13.05.2026
Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.
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13.05.2026
A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
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13.05.2026
Trump says he does not need Xi’s help on Iran war as he heads to China
Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks with China's Xi.
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13.05.2026
Trump-Xi meeting: Could China, US form a ‘G2’?
The leaders' upcoming meeting in Beijing has revived the idea of a 'Group of Two' between the superpowers.
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12.05.2026
Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?
From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.
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12.05.2026
China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
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12.05.2026
California ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities say
Ex-mayor of wealthy Los Angeles suburb promoted pro-China propaganda at behest of Chinese officials, prosecutors say.
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12.05.2026
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
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11.05.2026
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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11.05.2026
Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
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11.05.2026
Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials
US president will likely 'apply pressure' to China for buying Iranian oil during war.
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11.05.2026
World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
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08.05.2026
Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
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08.05.2026
Can China help end the Iran war?
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers meet while a tense ceasefire holds.
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07.05.2026
What are China’s surprise gains in the war on Iran?
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.
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07.05.2026
Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war
Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.
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06.05.2026
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
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06.05.2026
China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
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06.05.2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in China for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
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06.05.2026