Spain’s Control Over Digital Matters Concludes In Beijing
In Spain, the idea of “digital sovereignty” seems to ironically involve relying on Chinese technology while simultaneously imposing restrictions on American tech companies. Across the EU, there’s a narrative about developing independent systems to counter foreign influence. However, this often translates into regulatory measures that hinder US companies, while simultaneously boosting their dependence on Chinese […]
Trump Locks In China Trade Deal, Keeps Pressure On Beijing
The Trump administration has finalized its trade agreement with China but has not yet lifted its measures, Bloomberg News reported Thursday evening. The deal cements a commitment from Beijing to export rare earth materials essential to US manufacturing, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Bloomberg. However, Lutnick has made it clear that only after China begins […]
It’s Only Been Two Days Since Trump’s China Tariffs Dropped And Beijing Already Wants To Make A Deal
According to the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump has been preparing to start trade talks with the United States after President Donald Trump hits China with a 10 % tariff. It is reported that Beijing is preparing to discuss trade relationships to drive further tariffs from the United States, According to To WSJ. WSJ’s […]
China hawks slam Biden-Harris admin for ignoring growing evidence Beijing is running spy ops out of diplomatic posts
The Biden State Department appears to be ignoring mounting evidence that China is conducting influence and intelligence activities from its diplomatic bases, and national security experts and China hawks say Americans shouldn't expect the administration to take action anytime soon. Linda Sun, a former senior official under Gov. Kathy Hockle, was arrested on September 3 […]
Chinese Investors Flee Country’s Market As Beijing Fails To Prop Up Economy
Reuters reports that Chinese investors are racing to pour money into offshore assets as the Chinese government has been unsuccessful in reviving the country's struggling economy. China's Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor Program, which serves as a vehicle for Chinese investors to buy foreign securities, rose 50% in January from a year earlier, surpassing the $165.5 […]
Biden Rips A Page Out Of Trump’s China Tariffs Playbook In Effort To Look Tough On Beijing
The Biden administration is preparing to maintain the Trump administration's strategy on tariffs on China in a bid to take a tough stance on China, Axios reported on Friday. President Joe Biden and his administration will likely keep most of the $300 billion in Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports in place in 2024, and may […]
California Gov. Newsom meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing
Beijing — California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the U.S. grapples with rising tensions with the world’s second-largest economy and the Democratic governor seeks to navigate a difficult diplomatic landscape with a visit aimed at boosting climate cooperation. spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Top Chinese diplomats attended the meeting at the Great Hall […]
Deadly Flooding Batters Beijing, China
Superstorm Dokusuri reportedly claimed at least 11 lives in Beijing, China, as of Tuesday as China prepares for more typhoons in the next few days. At least 13 people are missing in addition to 11 confirmed deaths as extreme storms hit along China’s east coast for the fourth day, though China has not officially released […]
China Hacked Top State Dept Officials’ Emails Ahead Of John Kerry’s Climate Meeting In Beijing: REPORT
Hackers linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) compromised the email accounts of Nicholas Burns, Ambassador to China, and Daniel Krittenbrink, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, in a hack disclosed last week, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The hacking of the two senior diplomats comes ahead of a four-day trip to Beijing […]
‘Embarrassing And Shameful’: China Committee Chair Rips John Kerry For Getting In Bed With Beijing
Republican Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House China Subcommittee, on Monday accused the president’s special envoy for climate, John Kerry, of sleeping with the Chinese government. Kelly traveled to China this week to discuss the climate with officials from the People’s Republic of China (China). Gallagher criticized Kelly’s attempt to “cooperate” with the […]