A year-long trade truce between China and the U.S. was reached at a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in late October in South Korea. The U.S. has lowered its tariffs on China, and China has promised to halt its export controls related to rare earths.

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump aims to prevent conflict with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea by building up U.S. and allies' military power, according to a new U.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House, amid escalating concerns that China could move against the self-governing island.

President Donald Trump unveiled a national security plan declaring the "era of mass migration is over" while targeting China as central threat.