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asiaone.compolitics2 days ago
Declassified Records Show China Collected US Voter Data but Offer No Election Manipulation Evidence
Newly released US intelligence documents detail Chinese collection of millions of American voter records from 2016 onward. They contradict President Trump's July 16 claims that Beijing stole 220 million records and fabricated ballots for Joe Biden in 2020.
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France 24world3 days ago
U.S. Scientist Held in China on Espionage Charges Since November 2024
The 54-year-old American scientist Youlin Chen remains detained in China on espionage charges after his arrest while visiting relatives in Beijing. His family has now spoken publicly after earlier quiet diplomacy produced no release.
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news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Chinese Officials Reject U.S. Election-Meddling Accusation
Chinese officials called the accusation baseless. They avoided escalation while maintaining diplomatic channels.
finance4 days ago
Chinese Vice-Minister Ma Zhaoxu Expected to Visit United States Next Week
Ma Zhaoxu will travel to Washington to prepare for President Xi Jinping’s expected visit later in 2026. The itinerary may include Miami, site of the December G20 summit.
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financialpost.compolitics4 days ago
Intelligence Nominee Clayton Says He Could Aid U.S. Economic Strategy With China
Jay Clayton told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on July 15 that he could be extremely helpful in shaping economic strategy with China. He listed terrorism as the top threat to the U.S., followed by drug trafficking and then traditional adversaries including China.
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politics6 days ago
U.S. Seismologist Held in China Nearly Two Years on Espionage Charge
A Boston-based seismologist working for the State Department and Air Force Research Lab has been detained in China since November 2024. His wife says she has not spoken with him for more than 600 days.
uctoday.compolitics6 days ago
American Seismologist Youlin Chen to Stand Trial in China on Espionage Charges
Youlin Chen, 54, faces trial nearly two years after detention on espionage charges. U.S. officials designated him wrongfully detained in March 2026.
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Yonhapai6 days ago
Chinese Open-Source AI Models Gain Use on OpenRouter While Trailing Top US Systems on Some Benchmarks
Z.ai released GLM-5.2 in June 2025, ranking as the fifth most used LLM on OpenRouter. DeepSeek's model holds the top spot with more than twice the usage, and seven of the top 10 models are Chinese. New Scientist reported the developments.
cdc.govworld6 days ago
China and United States Increase State Funding for Mineral Supply Chains
China and the United States are increasing state investments to secure critical mineral supplies. The Pentagon announced a $25 million stake in a startup on Monday, while Beijing backs a new overseas mining firm. A new analysis put the cost of fully ending U.S. reliance on China…
winnipegfreepress.comworld6 days ago
National Science Foundation Bans Use of Its Funds for Work With Listed Chinese Research Institutions
The US National Science Foundation will no longer allow its grants to support collaborations with Chinese research institutions on restricted-party lists or their employees. The policy, posted last week, replaces case-by-case reviews with an outright ban.
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zerohedge.comworld8 days ago
Chinese semiconductor researcher dies by suicide in Michigan day after US federal interview
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
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en.antaranews.comtechnology12 days ago
U.S. Government Prepares to Investigate Companies' Use of Chinese AI Models
The U.S. is preparing to probe and potentially restrict American firms' adoption of Chinese-made AI models. Companies cite lower costs as a key factor in switching. Officials have raised concerns over data security and ideological alignment.
news.google.comworld12 days agoUpdated
China Conducts DF-17 Missile Test During Regional Exercises
China conducted a DF-17 ballistic missile test on July 6 with minimal advance notice to the United States. Officials described the test as part of routine military activity.
livemint.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. pastor released from Chinese prison after Trump raised case with Xi
A U.S. pastor jailed since October 2025 arrived back in the United States on Friday after President Trump discussed the case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Congressional Republicans credited the release to the president’s intervention, while some Democrats also…
theverge.comworld13 days ago
U.S. Judge Grants Alibaba Temporary Reprieve to Resume Lobbying
A federal judge allowed Alibaba to resume U.S. lobbying pending a constitutional review of Pentagon restrictions. The order follows the company's loss of lobbyists after a law targeting firms linked to alleged Chinese military entities.
foxbusiness.compolitics14 days ago
U.S. Company Restarts Rare Earth Production at Mountain Pass Mine
MP Materials operates the only active rare earth mine in the United States. The Trump administration has supported the project to reduce dependence on Chinese supply of materials used in defense and consumer products.
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
White House Designates Western Hemisphere Homeland Security Zone
@SCMPNews reported that the US in December labeled the western hemisphere an American Homeland Security Zone. Beijing responded days later with its third policy paper on Latin America.
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Semaforbusiness17 days ago
U.S. and China Move Toward Reducing Tariffs on Agricultural Products
Officials from both countries said Thursday they are advancing plans to cut duties on farm goods. The change could shift Chinese soybean purchases toward U.S. suppliers over Brazilian ones. Trade relations remain stable under an existing truce.
abcnews.go.compolitics18 days ago
Group Urges Congress to Review Environmental Law Institute Ties to China
State Armor sent a report to congressional leaders Tuesday calling for an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute. The report cites past partnerships with Chinese organizations and the group’s judicial training programs.
thehindu.comai18 days ago
Anthropic Rolls Back Code That Tracked Users Linked to Chinese AI Labs
Anthropic is reversing code in its Claude Code feature that monitored user timezones and ties to Chinese companies. Semafor reported the move follows an experiment aimed at detecting unauthorized use of its models. The White House recently eased restrictions on foreign access to…
Fox Newstechnology24 days ago
OpenAI unveils custom inference chip developed with Broadcom
OpenAI introduced its first custom-built inference chip on June 24. The chip, developed with Broadcom and known internally as Jalapeño, is part of broader U.S.-China competition over computing infrastructure.
pymnts.comworld26 days ago
Alibaba Sues Defense Department Over Military Company Listing
Alibaba Group Holding filed suit Tuesday seeking removal from a Pentagon list of companies tied to China's military. The company argues the listing lacked evidence and violated due process and free speech rights.
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thehindu.combusiness25 days agoUpdated
Alibaba Sues Pentagon After Being Added to List of Firms With Alleged China Military Ties
Alibaba filed suit in California federal court seeking removal from the Pentagon's updated 1260H list after the Defense Department designated the company a military-civil fusion contributor. The listing bars the Pentagon from contracting with listed firms starting 30 June 2026.
thehindubusinessline.comworld28 days ago
China Adds Ten U.S. Entities to Export-Control List
China placed MP Materials, USA Rare Earth and eight other U.S. entities on its export-control list, citing links to the U.S. military. The move follows recent U.S. restrictions on several Chinese companies.
ecns.cnpolitics28 days agoUpdated
China Bars Exports to 10 U.S. Firms, Excludes 46 From Government Contracts
China placed 10 American companies on an export control list and barred 46 others from government procurement projects. The steps follow a Pentagon decision to add Chinese firms to a list of entities accused of supporting Beijing's military.
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nbcnews.compolitics30 days ago
Trump Credits Xi With Restraint During Iran Conflict
President Trump said Xi Jinping's decision not to intervene in the Iran conflict matched the importance of U.S. military strikes. The statement came during a recent interview.
thehindu.compolitics36 days ago
China detains U.S. citizen at airport on espionage charges
Chinese authorities detained U Min Zin, a doctoral student at UC Berkeley, at Kunming airport on June 3. The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou received notification of the arrest.
asiaone.comworld39 days ago
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity near disputed South China Sea shoal
U.S. intelligence agencies are tracking recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities reported a floating structure inside the shoal earlier this week.
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Chinese leader scheduled to visit U.S. in September for meeting with President Trump
Xi Jinping is set to meet President Trump at the White House in September. The visit follows an earlier meeting between the two leaders in Beijing.
upi.comworld40 days ago
China, North Korea summit omits denuclearization reference
Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Monday. Neither country's official readout mentioned denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Financial Timesfinance40 days ago
Taiwan opposition leader urges dialogue with Beijing ahead of Washington visit
The chair of Taiwan's main opposition party called for increased talks between Taipei and Beijing during an interview. The remarks came before a planned trip to Washington.
thehindubusinessline.comworld41 days ago
AMD Reaches 20% Revenue from China While Maintaining U.S.-Approved Joint Venture and Expanding R&D
AMD employs over 4,000 engineers in China and maintains a royalty-free license with Tongfu Microelectronics that processed $1.5 billion in purchases last year.
rediff.compolitics42 days ago
Xi Travels to Pyongyang
The State Department said Monday that Presidents Trump and Xi confirmed their shared denuclearization objective during last month's Beijing summit. The statement followed Xi's meeting with Kim in Pyongyang, where no denuclearization reference was reported.
fivebooks.comworld47 days ago
U.S. and China Shift Focus to Managing Coexistence Terms
Relations between the United States and China have moved from debating whether the two countries can coexist to negotiating how they will manage that coexistence. The change reflects a new phase in bilateral ties.
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theepochtimes.comworld48 days ago
U.S. Will Maintain Strategic Ambiguity Policy on Taiwan, Rubio Says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a Senate committee that Washington continues to seek preservation of the current status quo with Taiwan. The statement follows last month's summit between the U.S. president and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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japantimes.co.jpworld49 days ago
U.S. Clarifies Semiconductor Export Controls Apply to Overseas Subsidiaries of Chinese Companies
The Department of Commerce clarified that licensing rules for advanced AI chips apply to all companies with headquarters or a parent company in China. The move closes a loophole that had allowed shipments to Chinese subsidiaries outside China.
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Cnbctechnology49 days ago
U.S. Commerce Department Imposes New Licensing Requirements on AI Chip Sales to Chinese Firms Operating Abroad
The department posted new guidance Sunday requiring licenses for advanced AI chips sold to Chinese-headquartered firms outside China. The move ends a policy gap that existed for nearly a year.
Washington Examinerpolitics50 days agoUpdated
Hegseth Urges Indo-Pacific Allies to Share Defense Burden at Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue that omitted prior language on China and Taiwan. The address followed a state visit to Beijing and came as a major Taiwan arms package remains paused.
world51 days ago
Hegseth Announces U.S. Return to Balance-of-Power Approach Toward China in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described a U.S. approach focused on military strength and regional alliances while avoiding direct confrontation with China. He spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026.
japantimes.co.jpworld51 days ago
U.S. General Uses 'Dagger' and 'Shield' Terms for South Korea and Japan
A U.S. Army general described South Korea and Japan with the terms 'dagger' and 'shield' during a May 22 podcast. Chinese officials later issued a statement questioning the remarks and referencing a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
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nbcnews.compolitics51 days ago
US Announces $14B Arms Package for Taiwan, Expands AUKUS Cooperation
U.S. and Chinese officials said they reached an agreement on strategic stability following President Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The deal aims to manage competition and maintain balance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Financial Timesfinance51 days ago
U.S. Pushes Allies to Increase Share of Regional Defense Costs
A senior U.S. defense official told a regional security gathering that Washington will no longer subsidize wealthy allies and expects partners to increase military spending. The remarks came amid discussion of China’s military expansion and U.S. readiness to resume strikes on Ira…
uctoday.compolitics52 days ago
U.S. Administration Expels Chinese Journalist After China Orders Reporter Out
The U.S. administration removed a Chinese journalist from the country. The action followed China’s decision to require a foreign reporter to leave.
naturalnews.comfinance53 days ago
China Maintains Rare Earth Export Limits After Trump-Xi Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing two weeks ago. The summit produced several multibillion-dollar business deals but did not change China’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
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U.S. and China Reach Trade Agreement Keeping Tariffs in Place
U.S. officials said the recent Trump-Xi summit produced continued tariffs and greater stability. They also announced plans to seek public comment on possible tariff adjustments covering $30 billion in Chinese goods.
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South China Morning Postpolitics55 days ago
U.S. and China Discuss Trade and Technology at Beijing Summit
Officials from the United States and China held talks in Beijing on bilateral trade and technology issues. The discussions addressed trade mechanics and geopolitical framing but left strategic technology questions largely implicit.
Nbc Newsworld56 days ago
Huawei Plans 1.4-Nanometer Chips by 2031
Huawei announced a new chip design method at a Shanghai conference on Monday. The company said the approach would allow it to match the transistor density of leading 1.4-nanometer processes within five years despite U.S. sanctions.
focustaiwan.twpolitics57 days ago
Arms Sale to Taiwan Suspended After Meeting With Chinese Leader
A planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused following discussions between U.S. officials and China's leader. The pause was described as temporary to replenish munitions used in another conflict.
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thehindubusinessline.comtechnology58 days ago
Nvidia CEO Says $200 Billion CPU Forecast Includes China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company's $200 billion central processor market forecast includes China. He also discussed H200 chip licensing and production plans for the Vera Rubin platform.
ecns.cnpolitics58 days ago
China Adds Export Licenses for Three Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals Bound for North America
One week after a summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents, Beijing announced new licensing rules for three chemical compounds shipped to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The controls target ingredients used to manufacture fentanyl.
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focustaiwan.twtechnology59 days ago
U.S. Trade Office Says China Visit Did Not Alter Semiconductor Tariff Review
The U.S. Trade Representative's office stated that a recent presidential visit to China left the semiconductor tariff investigation unchanged. The comment came amid ongoing trade policy discussions between the two countries.
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rediff.compolitics59 days ago
Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing, Announce Boeing Jet Purchases
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing. The two leaders discussed trade and critical minerals. A Chinese pledge to buy two hundred Boeing jets was the main concrete announcement.
indianexpress.compolitics59 days ago
U.S. and China Issue Differing Readouts After Trump-Xi Summit
A week after President Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, the two governments released separate statements describing the agreements reached. The statements differ on several topics including agricultural purchases, tariffs, and rare earth minerals.
abcnews.go.comfinance59 days ago
Trump Meets Xi as Taiwan Arms Package Faces Review
President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting left the status of a $14 billion Taiwan arms package unresolved. Officials in Taipei expressed uncertainty over future U.S. support.
Military.comfinance59 days ago
U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale Over Munitions Needs
The U.S. has paused a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to ensure sufficient munitions for the Iran operation. Taiwan officials said they have not been notified of any change to the sale.
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thehindubusinessline.comai59 days ago
China Imposes Export Controls on Three Precursor Chemicals
China announced new export controls on three precursor chemicals to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The restrictions follow a recent summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders in Beijing.
Washington Examinerpolitics59 days ago
California Energy Costs Increase After Policy Agreements
California maintains the highest gas and electricity prices in the United States. The state imports 64 percent of its oil while entering agreements on emissions and green technology.
New York Postworld59 days ago
U.S. Maintains Lead Over China in Multiple Measures of National Power
The United States exceeds China in total GDP, energy production, food exports, and military capabilities according to historical comparisons. China has four times the U.S. population yet produces about 60 percent of American GDP. U.S. advantages also include larger nuclear forces…
opindia.compolitics59 days ago
President Trump Says He Will Speak Directly With Taiwan Leader
President Trump stated on Wednesday that he plans to hold direct talks with Taiwan's leader. The announcement marks a shift from long-standing U.S. practice of avoiding such contacts.
forbes.comworld59 days ago
Mitchell Institute Paper Urges U.S. Military Human Spaceflight for Lunar Advantage
A new policy paper from the Mitchell Institute recommends that the United States prepare to place military personnel on the moon. The document argues that China’s military-led space program could gain strategic control over lunar resources and infrastructure.