Trump to Visit China in Mid-May; Mass Protests Continue in China

The White House says President Donald Trump will visit China in mid-May, but Beijing has yet to confirm the date. How does this meeting fit into rising global tensions? We spoke with David Stilwell, former U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and assistant secretary of state.

Residents continue protesting across several Chinese cities. Meanwhile, house church Christians face ongoing pressure from authorities.

Barring fertilizer exports and pressing companies to release their reserves—that’s the Chinese regime’s answer to the global fertilizer shortage sparked by the Iran war. How is it different for other countries?

Small businesses in America aren’t spared in the economic war China has waged against the United States. Some victims testified on Capitol Hill. Sean Murphy, former executive at Bison Blockchain, said, “We sued for breach of contract interference, and then they countersued us, a small local business, for $110 million.”

The space race is heating up between the United States and China. We have more on America’s push to get ahead.

1. Trump to Visit China in May; Taiwan Says Arms on Track
2. China Calls for Peace; Trump Says Iran Talks Going Well
3. Walk Away Strategy Puts Pressure on Beijing
4. Flattery and Force Shape China Strategy
5. China’s Shadow War Tactics Raise Alarm
6. Alliances Raise Risks for China on Taiwan
7. Khamenei Killing Signals New US Global Posture
8. Mass Protests Continue in China
9. 1000+ Residents in Wuhan Protest Against Parking Fees
10. Residents Protest Crematorium Construction
11. Christian Lawyer Forced to Surrender License
12. Business Owner Protests Government Seizure of Assets
13. China’s Answer to Fertilizer Crisis: Sorry, Can’t Help
14. Lawmakers Probe Beijing Threats to US Small Businesses
15. Chinese Nationals Face Fentanyl Precursor Charges
16. 3 Charged With Trying to Smuggle AI Tech to China
17. Washington, Silicon Valley Unite on China AI Threat
18. NASA to Spend $20 Billion on a Moon Base
19. China Listings in US Drop Sharply as Rules Tighten