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2014.10.30Colombian authorities are investigating after drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by Elaine Chao's family’s company. thenation.com (See also Elaine Chao, Department of Transportation)
2015.06.28Trump defends the fact his clothing line is made in China despite attacking companies for moving overseas. nationalreview.com (See also 2016 Campaign, Trump Business)
2016.12.04People involved in Trump's call with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen say it was an intentionally provocative move planned months in advance. washingtonpost.com (See also Taiwan)
2016.12.15People of Taiwan are energized by Trump's questioning of One China principle, but also suspicious of his motives. nytimes.com (See also Taiwan)
2017.01.18China's Foreign Ministry says a delegation from Taiwan should not be allowed to attend the Trump inauguration. reuters.com (See also Taiwan)
2017.01.22Trump inherits law originally aimed at Russia that allows him to sanction any official involved in violations. Will he use it against China? theguardian.com (See also Human Rights)
2017.02.03Trump administration imposes new sanctions on a dozen companies and 13 individuals, including Iranian and Chinese nationals, targeted in response to a January missile test and support for Houthi rebels. theguardian.com (See also First 100 Days, Iran)
2017.02.09Trump reaches out to China’s president in a letter wishing China a “prosperous Year of the Rooster” 11 days after China celebrated its Lunar New Year’s festival. washingtonpost.com (See also First 100 Days)
He has yet to speak to President Xi Jinping since his inauguration, even though he has met or spoken directly with at least 18 other world leaders.
2017.02.09Trump tells Xi Jinping U.S. will honor ‘One China’ policy. nytimes.com (See also First 100 Days)
2017.02.13North Korea claims missile test success as China rejects US criticism theguardian.com (See also First 100 Days, North Korea)
US calls for it to press Pyongyang to ditch nuclear programme are pointless unless Washington looks at own role, Beijing says
2017.02.15Trump as POTUS reverses course on One China and suddenly, after more than 10 years of delays, China grants Trump trademarks in their country. twitter.com (See also Conflicts of Interest)
2017.02.23Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he wants to use a regular review of foreign-exchange markets to determine if China is manipulating currency, contradicting an October pledge by Trump to direct his Treasury Secretary to name China a manipulator on the first day of his administration. bloomberg.com (See also Steven Mnuchin, First 100 Days)
2017.02.24China hits back at Trump after he accuses the country of being the “grand champion” of currency manipulation—only hours after Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury Secretary, says there are no plans to label the country as such. theguardian.com (See also First 100 Days, Steven Mnuchin, Department of the Treasury)
2017.02.27Trump sells a Condo to a Chinese lobbyist for $2 million dollars more than what it was actually worth. motherjones.com (See also Trump Business, First 100 Days)
2017.03.08China grants preliminary approval to 38 new Trump trademarks. bigstory.ap.org (See also Trump Business, First 100 Days)
SHANGHAI (AP) — China has granted preliminary approval for 38 new Trump trademarks, a move that offers a potential business foothold for President Donald Trump's family company and protects his name in a country notorious…
2017.03.09Nikki Haley rebuffed a proposal from China that the U.S. “apply the brakes” to an escalating standoff with North Korea, saying “positive action” was required before it would engage with the “irresponsible” Kim Jong Un. washingtonpost.com (See also North Korea, Nikki Haley)
2017.03.13Jared Kushner set to get $400 Million from Chinese Firm investing in tower. bloomberg.com (See also Jared Kushner, Conflicts of Interest)
2017.03.15China’s Premier makes statement to Trump, "We don’t want a trade war, but if there is one, you’d lose." washingtonpost.com (See also Trade, First 100 Days)
Premier Li Keqiang feels optimistic about China-U.S. relations, despite bumps in the road.
2017.03.15China’s premier tells the United States: We don’t want a trade war with you, but if one breaks out, your companies would bear the brunt. washingtonpost.com (See also First 100 Days, Trade)
2017.03.22Eleven countries sign a joint letter criticizing China for torturing lawyers. The U.S. does not. Unclear if U.S. failure to sign the letter is a sign of disorganization, the lack of a clear China policy, or a wavering over human rights. washingtonpost.com (See also Foreign Policy)
2017.04.03Nikki Haley says Trump will pressure China to respond to ballistic missile launches by North Korea. reuters.com (See also North Korea, Nikki Haley)
2017.06.15Paul Manafort is at the center of an FBI investigation into ties between Trump’s team and the Russians, but that hasn’t stopped him from doing business with international figures and companies, partly by claiming continued access to Trump. politico.com (See also Corruption, Russia, Trump Relationship with Russia, Conflicts of Interest, Legal Activity, Foreign Policy)
2017.07.21Jared Kushner's status as a top aide to President Donald Trump was used to lure Chinese investors to his family's New Jersey development, even after his family's company apologized for mentioning his name during a sales pitch in May. cnn.com (See also Jared Kushner, Conflicts of Interest)