The Central American country of Panama is dealing with escalating diplomatic fallouts from the US. The US President has publicly threatened to seize Panama's rights over the Panama Canal because of China's influence. The current president of Panama has spoken out against this threat and reassured reporters that the US will not use force to retake th...
The top diplomat of the US, Marco Rubio, has embarked on a significant trip to Central America, starting with Panama. This journey is not just a diplomatic courtesy but a strategic move to advance the Trump administration's "America First" policy. The goal is clear: to intensify efforts to control migration and address the complex challenges posed by China's growing ...
A rift in the tech world, as US startups like Trump`s pet project claim that Chinese startups such as DeepSeek and HighFlyer were influenced by US software. David Sacks their government relations, wanted to take some shots at it and Option AI for destroying US Technologies within China. This was during an interview with Fox. DeepSeek`s model shanghai that is used t...
Donald Trump's return to the White House has many expecting U. S. -China relations to get worse. His first term was tough on China, and his team includes strong China critics. Plus, the Biden administration's moves didn't help. But what if there's a surprise? Could Trump, who loves deals, make a big one with China's Xi Jinping? Trump sees diplomacy as deals, and he'...
You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese products. So, to avoid that extra cost, they set up shop in Thailand, wh...
China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its global leadership role. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiaku...
As the Chinese yuan continues to slip, the country's central bank chose not to alter its benchmark lending rates on Monday. The decision comes as the incoming U. S. President Donald Trump is set to take office, a move that's sparked uncertainty in the financial markets. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) retained the 1-year loan prime rate at a steady 3. 1%, and the 5...
Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sold the platform. Trump's team has been talking to Beijing, but...
You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about control. China has a strong presence through companies like Hutchison, whic...
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been under scrutiny for his close ties with China. Recently, his influence on a spending bill and pro-China comments have raised red flags among Republicans. Musk's business in China is a big deal—Tesla's Shanghai factory is its largest, producing half of its cars. He's met with high-ranking Chinese officials and praised Ch...