The United States and China are set to meet again to talk about trade. This time, it's to stop a fight over taxes on goods. President Trump said these taxes can't go on forever. He also said China made him do it. China has been putting limits on rare earth minerals. These are important for making tech stuff. Trump wasn't happy about this. He threatened to put even h...
A senator has raised concerns about a Chinese company possibly breaking U. S. rules. This company, Megaspeed, might be using clever tricks to get American computer chips. These chips are important for technology and national security. The senator wants the U. S. government to look into it. Megaspeed is linked to a big Chinese company called 7Road. The senator thinks...
TikTok's future in the US is taking shape, but the details reveal a complex profit-sharing arrangement. ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, stands to gain a significant portion of the profits from TikTok's US operations, despite not owning a majority stake. This is all part of a deal that aims to address US concerns over data privacy and national security. The de...
China has started two big investigations into US chip policies. One looks at whether the US is treating Chinese companies unfairly. The other checks if the US is selling chips too cheaply in China. This happens just before high-level talks between the two countries in Spain. China says the US has been putting many restrictions on Chinese chip companies. They think t...
In the past, the U. S. and China had a different relationship. Back in 2000, the U. S. Congress sent a flag to China. This flag had flown over the Capitol. It was a thank you gift for a Chinese scientist named Xie Xide. She had helped bring the two countries closer together. But times have changed. Today, the relationship between the U. S. and China is much more comp...
Washington D. C. is in the middle of a power struggle. The city's local government is trying to regain control of its police force, but the federal government is stepping in to take over. This is not a new issue, but it has been brought to the forefront recently as the city's mayor has been pushing back against the federal government's involvement in local affairs. ...
In a recent ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand event in Beijing. The spectacle featured a massive military parade, showcasing China's military might. Among the attendees were Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting China's alliances. President Donald...
China is boosting its nuclear capabilities at a rapid pace. This isn't just about adding more weapons. It's about making them more powerful and ready to launch from land, air, and sea. The U. S. military and experts in arms control have noticed this trend. There's a lot of talk about China's promises not to use nuclear weapons first. They say they won't target count...
Elon Musk and Apple are at it again, but is this just a big show? Some investors think so. They believe Musk is making a fuss to get Apple's attention and maybe even some favors. But will it work? Time will tell. Apple and Tesla are both big players in the tech world. Some investors have been adding to their holdings, like snagging Apple at a lower price. They're no...
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is in hot water with the U. S. justice system. A U. S. judge recently decided that Huawei must face serious criminal charges. These charges include stealing technology, racketeering, wire fraud, and bank fraud. The judge said Huawei's arguments to dismiss the case were not strong enough. The U. S. government has a long list of accusat...