U.S. China Relations

President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke in a phone meeting on Tuesday, their first communication with each other since Xi visited the U.S. for a summit meeting in November 2023. A senior U.S. official told reporters the conversation was part of their agreement, from the...

David Sacks, a prominent venture capitalist, has criticized Washington’s focus on TikTok, a popular video-sharing app, in the face of a porous southern border. What Happened: Sacks took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his disbelief at Washington’s...

The once-promising Chinese market is proving to be a tough nut to crack for American tech giants, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) facing significant challenges. What Happened: The Chinese government’s shift towards nationalism and the rise of domestic alternatives...

The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has criticized the U.S. for monopolizing technology, alleging that it hinders China’s development. This comes amid reports of the President Joe Biden administration pressuring allies to further restrict China’s access to semiconductor technology....

China has expanded its state secrets law to encompass a broader category of “work secrets,” a development that could have far-reaching implications for businesses operating in the country. What Happened: On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed off on the revisions to the “...

The United States has issued a warning to Pacific Island nations against seeking security assistance from China, following reports of Chinese police presence in Kiribati, a neighboring nation of Hawaii. What Happened: The U.S. State Department cautioned Pacific Island nations on Monday against...

President Joe Biden‘s administration is set to invest billions of dollars in the domestic production of cargo cranes to replace those made in China, citing potential national security risks. What Happened: The Biden administration is concerned that the widespread use of Chinese-made cranes...

A political action committee (PAC) supporting the presidential campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched a TV ad targeting former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N and presidential candidate Nikki Haley over her connections with Chinese businesses. The ad was set to air on Sunday,...

The Biden administration has been critical of the People’s Republic of China — a trend that appears to be continuing. Monday, the U.S. joined with allies, including the European Union, NATO and the United Kingdom, to criticize China for what it said is “malicious” cyber...