A recent proposal to set price floors on rare earth minerals might seem like a good idea to some. The goal is to push back against China's restrictions on these vital resources. However, this approach could backfire, hurting American industries and failing to change China's policies. Price controls
The South China Sea has become a hotspot for tense encounters between the U. S. and China. In 2023, a Chinese fighter jet flew too close to a U. S. reconnaissance plane. This wasn't the first time. Earlier that year, another Chinese jet came dangerously close to a U. S. military aircraft. These risk
The U. S. is looking at new ways to limit tech exports to China. This isn't just about laptops or jet engines. It's about anything made with U. S. software. Why? China recently tightened its own rules on rare earth exports. These are vital for tech manufacturing. The U. S. sees this as a big deal.
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 t
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. Megaspee
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
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 b
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.
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
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
