Once upon a time, a Chinese billionaire named Wang Jianlin had big plans for Hollywood. He bought AMC Theaters and even tried to purchase a major film studio, Paramount Pictures. Wang's company, Wanda Group, also snapped up Legendary Entertainment, the maker of hits like "Dune" and "Godzilla x Kong:
Two new giant panda friends, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have just moved into the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. They're only 3 years old but already super important for U.S.-China relations. After some tense times, it seems the two countries are trying to be friends again, using the pandas as a sign of
China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc
The Senate Finance Committee met recently to discuss extending two important trade programs: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). These programs help remove trade barriers for African goods coming into the U.S. AGOA is due to expire next year
Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in foreign policy is marked by his courageous pursuit of peace and human rights. He tackled challenging issues like the Panama Canal Treaties, which improved U.S.-Latin American relations, and the Camp David Accords, maintaining peace between Israel and Egypt s
China's defense industry has been on a mission to modernize its forces, but it seems a major setback has occurred. The newest nuclear-powered submarine, part of the country's ambitious Zhou-class line, has reportedly sunk pierside earlier this year. The incident has left many wondering about the Chi
China's economy is getting a much-needed boost with a series of bold policy moves. The country's central bank has slashed the mortgage rate for existing homeowners, while also reducing the amount of cash commercial banks must hold in reserve. This means banks will have more money to lend to real est
It's a no-brainer that connected vehicles have brought about numerous benefits, such as improved safety and enhanced navigation. However, this influx of technology has also brought forth new and escalating threats to our national security. The Biden administration has taken a crucial step to address
The United States is on the brink of taking a bold step to safeguard its national security. On Monday, the Commerce Department will propose a ban on the sale and import of smart vehicles that use specific Chinese or Russian technology. The move comes after a thorough investigation revealed a range o
The US Commerce Department has proposed a ban on the sale and import of smart vehicles that use specific Chinese or Russian technology due to national security concerns. This decision was made after a government investigation found that these technologies pose a range of national security risks, inc
