A former top executive at Facebook has spilled the beans about the company's sneaky dealings with China. Sarah Wynn-Williams, who used to be in charge of global public policy at Facebook, now Meta, has some serious accusations. She claims that Meta has been playing fast and loose with U. S. national security to make a quick buck in China. Wynn-Williams dropped this ...
In the world of quantum computing, China and the US are going head-to-head. Both countries just announced big wins in the race for quantum supremacy. This is a big deal, because quantum computing could change everything from how we make medicine to how we build materials. It's like having a supercomputer that can solve problems way faster than anything we have now...
Trump's administration has been making some big moves in the Ukraine conflict. They've started to accept that Ukraine might not join NATO and won't return to its pre-2014 borders. This shift in focus from Europe to China is a big deal. The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, made it clear that the US can't keep focusing on Europe. He said, "We've got a serious compe...
Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. China, on the other hand, is not happy about this development. Beijing...
US tech giants are in Beijing's cross-hairs. China's watchdog for market regulation is now investigating Google and Nvidia, and it’s mulling over a fresh probe into Intel. These moves are mostly raised as the tit-for-tat retribution for Washington’s new tariffs. In other words, China’s tech war is escalating. Intel's status as China's largest customer outside the...
China's tech startup DeepSeek recently launched an AI chatbot that's giving OpenAI's ChatGPT a run for its money. The new AI assistant was instantly popular, becoming the top free app on Apple's iPhone store. But how does it handle sensitive questions about China? Let's dive in. DeepSeek's chatbot has a unique way of handling tricky topics. Take Winnie the Pooh, for...
Ever heard of China trying to sway U. S. local politics? It's true! They're sweetening the deal with gifts like trips and even baby pandas for zoos. But why? Well, talking to national leaders is getting tougher. With China's unpopularity, many politicians avoid visits. Plus, it's risky to get too close. For example, a California representative faced heat for suspecte...
In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants China to be a big tech power, so he's been pushing for them to make the...
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U. S. President Joe Biden in Peru. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, was their first in seven months. Xi promised to work with the incoming Trump administration, despite ongoing tensions. Key issues like cybersecurity, trade, Taiwan, and Russia were on the agenda. Trump ha...
President-elect Donald Trump is shaping his second administration, focusing first on national security. Bold names like Marco Rubio, Michael Waltz, Elise Stefanik, and Robert Lighthizer are on board, all known for being tough on China. This doesn't bode well for U. S. -China relations, as these "China hawks" could push policies that might escalate tensions. Trade ex...