In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and e
In a surprising move, the U. S. government has given the green light for advanced AI chips to be shipped to a facility in the UAE operated by Microsoft. This export is part of a significant partnership between Microsoft and a local AI firm called G42, according to reports from Axios. The U. S. is ai
Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n
The US government is set to announce new measures on Monday that aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. This includes potentially sanctioning around 200 Chinese companies that make equipment for semiconductors and restricting some chip manufacturing plants linked t
In an unexpected turn of events, the US has secured the release of three Americans who had been held captive in China for several years. The news broke earlier this week, with a spokesperson from the US National Security Council confirming the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. These Am
President Trump has a tough job ahead, especially when it comes to dealing with China. Recently, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he wants to work with the new administration. But let's not forget, China's been up to some shady stuff, like cyberattacks on our telecoms and pushing around other countrie
In China, a tragic car attack in Zhuhai killed 35 people and hurt 43 more. This wasn't just a sad event; it was also a story that many Chinese people didn't get to hear because their government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), quickly hid it. They removed online posts, flowers, and even stopped f
China recently did something unusual. They sold $2 billion worth of bonds in Saudi Arabia. These bonds are special because they’re paid back in U. S. dollars. This seems like a simple financial move, but analysts think there might be more to it. First, let’s talk about interest rates. China got rat
As the United States prepares to welcome a new president, global leaders are looking for stability in their relationships with China. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, has pledged not to let competition with China turn into conflict, while the incoming President, Donald Trump, has promised a mor
Since 2018, there's been a steady split between the U. S. and China's economies due to trade tensions. Then a surprising twist: the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How did this affect U. S. imports? Let's look at how U. S. importers dealt with the trade war and the pandemic lockdowns. We'll explore the i
