China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump. China’s leader, Xi Jinping, tried to sell Germany on a future less tied to the United States and anchored instead in Chinese markets and technology.

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Almost a year after China expanded rare-earth export controls ostensibly aimed at preventing their use by foreign militaries, exporters are still asking a basic question:

China called on Friday for a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan, adding it was talking to both sides to try to end violent clashes that had left Beijing "deeply concerned". Pakistan is one of China's closest partners in the region, but Beijing also calls itself a "friendly neighbour" of Afghanistan.

Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.

The Supreme Court decision spiking Trump’s tariffs threatens to undermine the White House’s China strategy, just weeks before the two leaders are expected to meet.

Skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is leaning into the challenge of her fourth Olympics. The three-time Olympic medalist is four years removed from a disappointing performance in Beijing, where she failed to medal in any of her six races.

A weapons sale informally cleared by Congress is being held back as Washington weighs summit optics with China