US-China

As criticism mounts over the Donald Trump administration's AI chip deals with Gulf states, David Sacks and Sam Altman are pushing back, calling the partnerships a strategic win over China. What Happened: Trump announced multibillion-dollar AI partnerships between U.S. companies and Gulf nations,...

President Donald Trump has offered to travel to China to meet with President Xi Jinping. What Happened: In an interview with Fox News aired on Friday, Trump was asked if he wanted to speak with Xi on a foreign trip. In response, he said, "I would certainly," adding that the relationship between the...

On Tuesday, the Donald Trump administration announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with senior Chinese officials this weekend in Geneva, Switzerland.  What Happened: The gathering marks the first major face-to-face discussions...

As tensions between the U.S. and China over trade reached a boiling point today, a statement of the legendary investor Charlie Munger has resurfaced on the topic of tariffs. What Happened: In a joint interview with CNBC alongside Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in 2019, Munger addressed the growing...

Last week, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates lamented the growing divide between the U.S. and China, saying it's blocking access to critical climate and technology innovations. What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview during an Express Adda event, Gates...

On Monday, China launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). However, a top analyst maintains that the case may go unresolved. What Happened: The investigation, reported by Chinese state media, centers on Nvidia's acquisition of Israeli networking company Mellanox...

China’s leading tech firms, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), ByteDance, and Meituan (OTC:MPNGY) (OTC:MPNGF), are reportedly expanding their AI teams in Silicon Valley. What Happened: These Chinese tech giants have been growing their California-based offices recently, to attract...

In the realm of space exploration, China’s uncrewed reusable spacecraft has been the subject of much speculation. Experts believe that the secretive spacecraft, currently on its third mission, maybe testing technologies for manipulating or retrieving satellites. What Happened: The spacecraft...

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese social media users and former President Donald Trump have come to a shared conclusion: Vice President Kamala Harris has a slim chance of winning the upcoming November elections. What Happened: Chinese social media platform Weibo is buzzing with discussions...

In a recent encounter, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol detected multiple Chinese military vessels within the U.S. exclusive economic zone in the Bering Sea, officials confirmed. What Happened: The U.S. Coast Guard cutter discovered three Chinese vessels about 124 miles north of the...

In the face of escalating concerns over Chinese espionage, U.S. tech behemoths, including Google and OpenAI, are stepping up their security measures for employees and potential recruits. What Happened: The decision comes amid apprehensions that foreign governments could manipulate compromised staff...

China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. has reportedly been ramping up its chip production with domestic tools, a move that could potentially counteract U.S. export restrictions. What Happened: SMIC, China’s leading chip manufacturer, is incorporating homegrown...

In a move that could signal easing tensions, the defense chiefs of the U.S. and China have met for the first time in person since last year. The meeting took place against a backdrop of strained relations over Taiwan and the South China Sea. What Happened: In a significant diplomatic engagement,...

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday a significant increase in tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, aimed at protecting the American economy and safeguarding domestic jobs. These measures are also designed to counteract China’s heavily subsidized production, which Biden stated was “...

In an interview on Monday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlined the current administration’s stance on several key economic issues, including tariffs on China and the need for domestic investment in strategic sectors, such as semiconductors and clean energy, which she believes are...