China retaliates against US trade probes ahead of Xi Jinping-Donald Trump talks
Move marks escalation in tensions in run-up to much-anticipated May summit in Beijing
Move marks escalation in tensions in run-up to much-anticipated May summit in Beijing

Chinese and US leaders to discuss trade, technology, Iran and Taiwan

Latest figures likely to give Beijing confidence as it steps up negotiations with Washington

Beijing shows it can force Washington to compromise on trade issues

The forthcoming US-China leaders’ summit will be much less fraught than the last one

Robust trade surplus shows US tariffs have done little to dent the country’s manufacturing prowess

US president says Beijing will postpone rare earth restrictions after ‘amazing’ meeting