Video of "coercive and risky" Chinese jets

The Pentagon declassified videos of Chinese jets performing what it said were "coercive and risky" maneuvers toward U.S. military jets over international waters.

• Oct 17, 2023

Sen. Schumer meets with China's President Xi

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday, part of a visit by six senators looking to improve relations between the U.S. and China. During the meeting, Schumer addressed China's initial statement on the Hamas attacks, which only called for restraint. Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.

• Oct 10, 2023

Senators to visit China amid growing tensions

A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators will travel to China next week. The visit comes amid a time of persistent disagreement over policies concerning Taiwan, the South China Sea and what the U.S. calls genocide of the country's Uyghur population. Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific security chair at the Hudson Institute, joins CBS News to discuss what's at stake for the visit.

• Oct 3, 2023

The 4 biggest moments from this week's BRICS summit — and why they matter

Six new members beefed up the bloc, Xi mysteriously skipped a speech, Putin's ICC arrest warrant kept him away, and India and China pulled back troops

• Aug 25, 2023

Xi's unexplained absence from key BRICS speech triggers speculation

President Xi, who reappeared later at a dinner, gave no reason for sending a minister to deliver his fiery speech, leading to rumours about his health.

• Aug 23, 2023

U.S., Japan and Australia to hold joint drills as tensions rise

The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.

• Aug 18, 2023

China replaces its mysteriously missing foreign minister Qin Gang

Qin Gang was thought to have got the top diplomatic job thanks to close ties with leader Xi Jinping, so his disappearance a month ago sent rumors flying.

• Jul 25, 2023

Kerry wraps up China visit

U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry finished his visit to China without any new agreements on issues discussed over three days in Beijing. The talks themselves are being looked at as progress in the relationship between the two nations though. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.

• Jul 20, 2023

Xi and "old friend" Henry Kissinger discuss mending U.S.-China ties

"We will never forget our old friend and your historic contribution to promoting the development of China-U.S. relations," Xi told the 100-year-old ex-diplomat.

• Jul 20, 2023

3/18: CBS News Mornings

Biden and China's Xi to speak; The case of Eric Smith: Gambling on a killer

• Mar 18, 2022

Yellen's economic warning to China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling on China to end what she calls "unfair economic practices" during a trip to Beijing, where she's having high-stakes meetings with senior Chinese officials. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in the Chinese capital with more.

• Jul 7, 2023

China looks to boost "solidarity" with Russia, Iran, India and others

Xi Jinping urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai Cooperation Organization states to boost ties and resist sanctions.

• Jul 4, 2023

House Intel chair: Wagner rebellion "really does hurt Putin"

Wagner chief's Yevgeny Prigozhin's armed rebellion casts doubt on whether Putin controls the Russian military, the House Intelligence chair said.

• Jun 25, 2023

Biden's "dictator" comment fallout

President Biden said Thursday that his comment referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator will have "no real consequence." China disagrees, condemning Mr. Biden's remarks and calling them "utterly absurd." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.

• Jun 23, 2023

Biden refers to Xi Jinping as a dictator

President Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator at a fundraising event in California on Tuesday. Biden said Xi had been caught off guard in February when a Chinese balloon, which Washington says was used for spying, flew over the United States before being shot down by American military jets. "That's what's a great embarrassment for dictators, when they didn't know what happened," Mr. Biden said. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

• Jun 21, 2023

China blasts Biden's Xi "dictators" remark as "political provocation"

On the heels of a landmark Beijing visit by America's top diplomat to ease tension, China fumes over Biden's "ridiculous and irresponsible" campaign remark.

• Jun 21, 2023

U.S. and China work to "stabilize" relations

Chinese officials are calling a recent diplomatic trip by Secretary of State Antony Blinken "a new beginning" for the two countries' strained relationship. Blinken's meeting with President Xi Jinping Monday ended with the pair agreeing to work toward "stabilizing" ties. Arne Westad, professor of history and global affairs at Yale University, joins CBS News to examine the future of U.S.-China relations.

• Jun 20, 2023

Blinken's non-military concerns on China

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe, meeting with his British and Ukrainian counterparts in London, following his two-day visit to China where he met President Xi Jinping and other officials. Before wrapping up his trip to Beijing, Blinken spoke with chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.

• Jun 20, 2023

6/19: America Decides

Blinken meets with Pres. Xi during Beijing trip; How RNC pledge will affect 2024 GOP primary

• Jun 19, 2023

Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday as the two try to ease tensions between the U.S. and China. In the 35-minute meeting, Blinken urged China to reestablish communication with the U.S. military, but China refused, citing sanctions. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Jun 19, 2023

Blinken discusses U.S.-China relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high stakes trip to Beijing. The U.S.' top diplomat says that both sides agreed to "stabilize ties." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.

• Jun 19, 2023

Key takeaways from Antony Blinken's visit to China

The visit was an attempt to repair the deteriorating relationship between the two countries, which Blinken called "one of the most consequential in the world."

• Jun 19, 2023

Blinken: Talks with China "work in progress"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing Monday in hopes of easing tensions between the two nations. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan interviewed Blinken after the meeting and has more from Beijing.

• Jun 19, 2023

How can U.S. and China improve relationship?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing. Both sides claim to have made progress on some specific issues, but Blinken says there is still significant work to be done. Michael Swaine, a senior research fellow and expert in China and East Asia security studies for the Quincy Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the meeting.

• Jun 19, 2023

Blinken speaks after meeting with Xi Jinping

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wrapped up a two-day, high-stakes visit to Beijing. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.

• Jun 19, 2023

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