Let's talk about China's recent move to ban exports of certain high-tech materials to the US. This decision came in response to the US adding more Chinese companies to its export control list. The materials in question are gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard stuff like diamonds. These are c
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 Ch
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
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 "Chi
US-based drone maker Skydio has found itself in a tricky situation. Last month, China decided to sanction the company. Why? Because Skydio sold its drones to Taiwan’s national fire service. This news came from Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, in a blog post. Before the sanctions, Skydio mostly got its batte
China has hit back hard at the U. S. , accusing it of double standards when it comes to spying. The rebuke came after the CIA tried to hire Chinese informants. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian spoke about this at a recent press briefing. He was responding to a report in the Wall Street
Imagine your local library doubling its book collection in a few years. That's roughly what China's done with its nuclear force. A recent report from the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency highlights this significant expansion, driven largely by competition with the U. S. China’s leader, Xi Jinping,
Taiwan has been happy with President Trump's approach, but things are heated recently. Trump suggested using military force against China if necessary, throwing a curveball into the mix. Joe Biden's Vice President, Kamala Harris, also holds a similar stance, emphasizing diplomacy and self-defense fo
As the sun set over the Delaware coast, leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States gathered for a historic summit, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to strengthen maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting, hosted by outgoing US President Jo
The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl
