Hegseth tones down warnings about China in visit to region
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
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Trump call with Taiwanese president on hold
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
China executes man for poisoning billionaire Netflix producer
Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the company that holds the film adaptation rights for the blockbuster sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Coal mine explosion in China kills at least 82 people, state media say
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
Iran threatens to push war "beyond the region"
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns that if the U.S. or Israel resume attacks, it would push the war "beyond the region." Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins with analysis.
China's Xi meets with Russia's Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting days after President Trump's trip to Asia. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Xi welcomes Putin and touts "unyielding" ties on heels of Trump's visit
China's Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, touted the countries' "unyielding" ties, and took a loosely veiled jab at Trump's policies.
COVID-era price-fixing indictments announced
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced indictments against four Chinese shipping container manufacturers for allegedly cutting production to fix prices during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
U.S. probes Chinese companies
Investigators are looking into Chinese firms that allegedly slowed shipping container production in 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Putin visiting China following Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China a week after President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Puck: Shein to buy Everlane for $500 million
Fast-fashion giant Shein is about to get even bigger. Over the weekend, the Chinese-owned retailer approved plans to buy American brand Everlane for $100 million, according to Puck. Lauren Sherman, CBS News contributor and fashion correspondent for Puck, joins with the details.
Expert on Cuba's links to Russia, China
An Axios report on Cuba acquiring attack drones is adding to concerns about the regime's threats to the U.S. Connor Pfeiffer, a senior director of government relations at FDD Action, joins CBS News with more.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Concerns Trump could change Taiwan policy
President Trump is casting doubt on a new Taiwan arms deal following decades of U.S. commitment to the island's defense. Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States, joins CBS News with more.
Gates on Taiwan
After President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping "talked a lot about Taiwan," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes "it would be a mistake to change the carefully worded position of the United States with respect to Taiwan."
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Yui on Taiwan relationship with China
As Chinese state media reported that President Xi Jinping told President Trump there would be "conflicts" if the situation with Taiwan isn't "handled properly," Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Taiwan is "not the ones creating all this trouble" in the region.
Greer on Board of Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the newly-announced Board of Trade between the U.S. and China will be focused on "non-sensitive goods" such as "sales of agricultural goods to China, energy goods, Boeings, medical devices."
Open: "Face the Nation," May 17, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump returns from his trip to China, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., join. Plus, Anthony Salvanto has the latest CBS News polling on the economy.
Iowa farmers on economic toll
Many struggling American farmers had big hopes for President Trump's China summit. But many were still left with questions. Lana Zak reports.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Breaking down Trump's China trip
Patrick McGee, who wrote "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to break down President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping.
Inside China's "dark factories"
Fully automated manufacturing plants in China, or "dark factories," could overhaul modern manufacturing and eliminate the need for human workers.
Trump returns from China
President Trump returned from his high-stakes China trip, but uncertainty remains over a potential $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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