China
China is a leading geopolitical competitor of the United States. As China's strength increases, it must comply with high standards of human rights and treatment of other Asian and global nations. We will provide our readers with American perspectives on trade, intellectual property, and technology transfer between the two countries.
Beijing’s Chokepoint
China spent years buying discounted Iranian oil. The bill arrived at Hormuz.
Why Are Chinese EV Makers Expanding Into Europe So Fast
Chinese automakers see overseas expansion as key to boosting profits and strengthening their global influence
What Did Xi Tell Trump About China’s Support For Iran
Speaking in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump described Xi’s pledge as “a big statement.”
Xi Tells Trump That Mishandling Of Taiwan Could Spark Conflict
Xi’s remarks on Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing, came in a closed-door meeting of the leaders of the world’s two largest economies that ran more than two hours, China’s foreign ministry said.
Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. & China
One year ago, the Chinese battery giant CATL announced that it had redefined the limits of electric cars by creating a battery that could power a vehicle for 320 miles on a 5-minute charge.
US, China Are Discussing AI Guardrails To Safeguard Most Powerful Models, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in a pre-recorded interview on Thursday that it was “of utmost importance” that the U.S. maintain its lead over China in AI, adding that this is why Beijing is interested in discussing guardrails.
Trump-Xi Talks Focus On Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed the strategic waterway must remain open. The report said Xi also opposed any “militarization” of the strait or attempts to impose tolls on shipping traffic.
Trump And Xi Push For Stable U.S.-China Relations
According to official Chinese and White House readouts, both sides agreed to pursue what Beijing called a “constructive” relationship built on cooperation and “measured competition.”
Nvidia’s China Chip Deals Stall Despite U.S. Approval
The approved buyers reportedly include Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance and JD.com
How China Is Reducing Dependence On Nvidia Chips
Tencent said production of Chinese-designed graphics processing units could rise significantly this year. According to company executives, supply from manufacturers in China and nearby countries is increasing steadily.
Trump-Xi Summit: Bessent Says U.S. Leads AI Race
According to CNBC, the discussions are aimed at preventing powerful AI systems from falling into the hands of non-state actors. Bessent also pointed to rapid advances expected from American firms such as OpenAI and Google.
Why Did Xi Warn Trump About Taiwan At Beijing Summit
The warning came during a two-day summit focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and global security. Reuters reported that the meeting lasted more than two hours and included discussions on maintaining the fragile trade truce reached last year.
Jensen Huang Says Trump Personally Asked Him To Join China Trip
Speaking to reporters in Beijing, Huang described the summit as “one of the most important” diplomatic meetings in modern history.