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In a move to counter China’s growing influence, the Pentagon is reportedly putting together a team of investment bankers from leading Wall Street firms for a $200 billion defense investment initiative. The Department of War is specifically seeking bankers from Goldman Sachs Group Inc....

After the recent U.S. military action in Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier this month and the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in January, Chinese analysts have acknowledged that U.S. military strength remains "superior.”...

Beijing is looking forward to a “landmark year” in its relations with the U.S., setting a positive tone ahead of a potential summit between the two nations’ leaders later this month. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the potential for a significant year in...

The United States has reportedly decided to suspend the imposition of sanctions on China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) to preserve the trade truce between the two nations. Sanctions Halt As Rare Earths Weigh The U.S. has paused its plans to impose sanctions linked to a significant...

China has rolled back 24% additional tariffs on U.S. goods for a year, but the 10% levies introduced in response to President Donald Trump‘s ‘Liberation Day‘ duties will remain in effect, the country’s cabinet confirmed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Trump signed the executive...

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea next week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Thursday. This will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s return to office, and comes amid...

China’s recent move to tighten its rare earths export controls may not be as comprehensive as initially feared, but they could still pose a significant risk, according to a new analysis. Beijing’s Policy Shift Risks US Retaliation The Chinese government’s recent policy shift,...

China has imposed sanctions on five U.S. subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, over their alleged involvement in a U.S. probe into China’s shipping industry. China Says ‘Strongly Dissatisfied’ The sanctioned entities include Hanwha Shipping LLC, Hanwha Philly...

Vice President JD Vance asserted that the U.S. holds a stronger position than China in the ongoing trade tensions, expressing optimism that Beijing will opt for a “reasonable” approach. Vance Says US Holds Leverage Amid Rising China Trade Tensions Vance, in an interview with...

Chinese officials have reportedly cooled on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), as a potential geopolitical asset due to his public fallout with President Donald Trump. What Happened: In January, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Musk in Washington...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reportedly expressed concern to the European Union about a potential Russian defeat in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, contradicting China’s public stance on the matter. What Happened: Wang conveyed to the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, that...

President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to set new tariff rates unilaterally for various trading partners through letters. This decision will bypass the need for individual trade agreements. What Happened: President Trump declared that the upcoming deadline for trade...

A Harvard scholar has suggested that the United States and China are on the verge of finalizing a trade deal, with the potential for an agreement as soon as next week. What Happened:  Graham Allison, the founding dean of Harvard University‘s John F. Kennedy School of Government and...

Several Chinese companies have withdrawn from U.S. stock exchanges since 2019, indicating escalating mistrust between the world’s two largest economies. What Happened: Since 2019, over 80 Chinese companies have withdrawn their listings from U.S. stock exchanges, according to data from...

In the ongoing tariff negotiations, the United States is reportedly urging Vietnam to reduce its reliance on Chinese technology in the production of devices that are later exported to the U.S. What Happened: The U.S. is pressuring Vietnam to decrease its use of Chinese technology in the production...