#DonaldTrump# will host #XiJinping# at the White House for talks on trade, technology, rare earths and artificial intelligence. That is a long way from the Trump who once presented China as the main villain in America's economic decline.

US President #DonaldTrump# on Thursday signed a proclamation to impose #tariffs# ranging from 10 percent to 100 percent on imported #drones# and their components, citing national security concerns. The United States will impose a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on drones with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25 kg, thermal imaging capabilities or other specified characteristics. Docking stations and certain critical components of these drones are also subject to the 100 percent tariff, the White House said in a statement. A 25 percent tariff will be imposed on drones smaller in size and "lack certain capabilities that particularly implicate national security," while tariffs of 15 percent or 10 percent will apply to drones and components from certain countries and regions, it said.

U.S. President #DonaldTrump# on Sunday warned that "the clock is ticking" for Iran, threatening again that the country would be left with nothing if its leadership failed to act quickly. "For #Iran#, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Earlier Sunday, Trump spoke by phone with #Israeli# Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran as the White House weighs options for renewed military action against Tehran, according to multiple media reports. Trump is expected to meet with his national security team at the White House on Tuesday to discuss military options, U.S. news outlet Axios reported Sunday, citing two U.S. officials.

The White House announced on August 20 local time that US President #DonaldTrump# has signed a memorandum. The document aims to boost United States space launch activities and directs relevant agencies to explore commercial robotic missions for #Mars# landing.

#FMSays# When asked how #China# will support the resumption of dialogue between the #US# and #NorthKorea# as US President #DonaldTrump# said he had instructed the #Pentagon# to significantly scale back joint military exercises between the US and #SouthKorea#, citing the high cost of the drills and his good relationship with the North Korean leader, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “We have noted the relevant reports. Maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and advancing the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue serve the common interests of all parties.”

When Donald Trump arrives in Shenzhen for the Apec summit, he will face a Chinese leader even more confident than the one who left Washington this week after a state visit heavy on pageantry but light on concrete deliverables. Read more: #china# #unitedstates# #xijinping# #donaldtrump# #apec#

This potentially gives commanders another mechanism for managing dangerous encounters across the Indo-Pacific. Read more: #unitedstates# #china# #donaldtrump# #xijinping# #military#