The presidents said they must not allow ties to sink too low. Xi said they must communicate and cooperate to solve the challenges they face, while Biden promised to be candid

US companies have been increasingly wary of tensions between Washington and Beijing, anxious about being caught in any crossfire

The Secure Equipment Act is the latest move by the US to block the use of Chinese telecom gear, which is deemed a security risk. The bill was approved by almost all US lawmakers.

Beijing and Washington reach COP26 détente in the final days of the global climate summit despite conflict in almost every other arena

The world's two largest emitters of carbon dioxide unveil deal that includes reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and phasing out coal

Trade officials reject efforts by 'breakaway' group of solar energy firms to seek tariffs on imports from three SE Asian nations; main trade group says move could have caused loss of 46,000 jobs

Both the US and China said they reached an agreement in principle to hold a virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping before year-end

Climb highlights easier direct access to Chinese markets rather than through financial instruments listed in New York and Hong Kong

China stocks delisting from the US would put $1.1 trillion of American investments at risk. History suggests the outcome will hurt investors.

US justice department has accused Beijing of using espionage to modernise its industries

Chinese president says he will push forward with efforts to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Sinopec will buy 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from Venture Global's plant in Louisana for 20 years