US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping confronted weeks of brewing trade tensions and a battle over critical minerals in a rare leader-to-leader call on Thursday that left key issues to further talks.

US President Donald Trump has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over Taiwan, as dozens of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels were spotted circling the disputed island.

China has sent dozens of warplanes and naval vessels to Taiwan in recent days, with Trump now holding talks with his Chinese counterpart

China has warned the U.S. of its "first red line that cannot be crossed" after a report that President Donald Trump intends to increase arms sales to Taiwan.

By Michael Martina, Yimou Lee and Ben BlanchardWASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as part of an effort to deter China as it intensifies military pressure on the democratic island,

China sought to depict a call between Xi Jinping and President Trump as an appeal from one strongman leader to another to run a tight ship and stay on course.

Korea watchers want to know, as the American leader spends an hour and a half on the phone with the Chinese party boss, Xi Jinping.

Amid U.S. tariff threats, Taiwan's President Lai commits to buying more U.S. goods. Congressional delegations discuss trade, energy, and defense sales.

Trump's $100 Billion TSMC semiconductor deal may make—or break—Taiwan.

President Trump's transactional approach to the world is not effective in understanding and influencing the actions of principled individuals like Elon Musk, Xi Jinping, and Putin, which poses political and geopolitical consequences for the President and our nation.