Iran Gets Anxious as China and the U.S. Unite on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran Gets Anxious as China and the U.S. Unite on the Strait of Hormuz

Following President Donald Trump’s trip to China this week, Tehran’s leadership made some unusual claims about being the “guardian of security” in the Strait of Hormuz. This declaration comes even as terrorist attacks on commercial vessels persist, blocking crucial navigation through this key waterway. Iran’s recent statements and its surprising hesitation to take responsibility for […]

Trump’s visit to China creates differing coverage among ABC, CBS, and NBC

NPR and PBS criticize Washington Post for announcing 300 job cuts

President Donald Trump traveled to China this week to foster relations with Communist leader Xi Jinping. It didn’t evoke a sense of the Cold War or the ongoing trade disputes. The term “détente” was floating around, which might not sit well with those opposed to communism, especially considering how former Presidents Nixon and Carter interacted […]

Trump comes back from the China summit claiming successes but lacking solid progress.

Trump comes back from the China summit claiming successes but lacking solid progress.

Trump Returns from China Summit President Donald Trump has just come back from a significant meeting with President Xi Jinping in China, celebrating some progress in trade and hints of improved relations. However, major concerns in the U.S.-China dynamic, like issues surrounding trade, Taiwan, AI, and human rights, seem to remain unresolved. “It’s been a […]

China Honors the Shared ‘Vision’ of Trump and Xi on Bilateral Relations

China Honors the Shared 'Vision' of Trump and Xi on Bilateral Relations

Optimistic Coverage of Trump-Xi Meeting by Chinese State Media Chinese state media had a generally positive take on Thursday’s talks between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The Global Times described their visit to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing as “a new historic step in China-US relations.” Highlighting the “rapid pace” of Trump’s visit, […]