Friday, October 31, 2025

With China Truce, U.S. National Security Controls Now Appear Up for Negotiation

 In China Truce on Tariffs and Rare Earths, National Security Controls Are Bargaining Chip - The New York Times

Some analysts say Beijing won a major victory in its trade talks: Getting the U.S. to withdraw a national security measure that previously was not under discussion.

Rolled Back: Trump Expands Global Technology Net With Rules Covering Subsidiaries - The New York Times

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Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side - The New York Times

At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.

Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons - The New York Times

Carney Plans to Meet With Xi to Try and Reset Relations - The New York Times

The leaders of Canada and China met for the first time in eight years to try to reset relations after years of acrimony.