The trade relationship between the United States and China hit a rough patch. The latest development? A public accusation from the U. S. President. He claimed that China had not kept its end of a recent trade bargain. This news sent a ripple through the stock market, causing a slight dip in early trading. Trade agreements are complex. They involve lots of back-and-f...
The US is shaking things up again with a major change in steel and aluminum import taxes. Starting this Wednesday, the tariff rate on these imports will jump from 25% to 50%. This move is part of a broader strategy to boost local steel production and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly China. The announcement came from President Trump during a rally...
The Indo-Pacific region is on high alert. The US defense chief, Pete Hegseth, recently sounded the alarm about China's aggressive posture towards Taiwan. He believes that a military confrontation could be just around the corner. This is not just about Taiwan. It's about China's broader ambitions to dominate Asia. Hegseth's message was clear: Beijing's actions are a s...
China is a massive player in the energy game. It is both the biggest energy producer and consumer on the planet. So, when it comes to sustainable development, China's moves matter a lot. In 2019, the Chinese government introduced the Resource Tax Law (RTL). This law aims to boost energy efficiency and promote sustainable energy use. But does it really work? A recent ...
China's aviation industry has been on a mission to challenge Boeing's dominance. This journey began in 2008 with the creation of the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or COMAC. Their goal was clear: develop a single-aisle commercial jet to rival Boeing's offerings. This jet, named the C919, was supposed to be in service by 2016. However, progress ...
In 1950, the United States had a big opportunity. A Chinese rocket scientist named Qian Xuesen was living and working in the country. He had done amazing things in aerospace and weaponry. He had helped create the first guided ballistic missiles for the U. S. and had even worked on the secret Manhattan Project. He was even made a colonel in the U. S. Air Force. H...
China is making big waves in space exploration. It has sent a spacecraft on a mission to visit two asteroids. This isn't just any mission. It aims to bring back samples from these asteroids. The spacecraft, named Tianwen-2, took off from southern China. It will travel to an asteroid called 2016HO3 and then to a comet named 311P. Both of these are way out there, even ...
In the vast skies of northwestern China, a daring paraglider found himself in a situation that seemed straight out of a thriller movie. Peng Yujiang, a 55-year-old adventurer, was caught in a powerful cloud vortex. This vortex carried him to an astonishing height of 8, 598 meters above sea level. This is roughly the same height as the world's highest peak, Mount Ever...
China has just sent a spacecraft on a thrilling journey to visit two unusual objects in our solar system. This mission, called Tianwen-2, is quite the adventure. It's not just about visiting any old rocks in space. These are special types of asteroids that scientists are eager to learn more about. The first stop is an asteroid named Kamoʻoalewa. This asteroi...
Nvidia has taken a significant financial blow due to the U. S. government's restrictions on chip exports. The company has had to write off a substantial amount of money because it can't sell its advanced H20 AI chip in China. This is a direct result of the Trump administration's licensing requirements, which have put a serious dent in Nvidia's revenue. The first qua...