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Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels speculation about China's global standing
Xi Jinping skips BRICS Summit for the first time amid speculation of political turbulence in China and divisions between ...
China relaxes visa rules to show off rich history and cyberpunk cool
Beijing has dramatically loosened its tourist visa policies, partly to boost the economy and partly to show it’s fun and ...
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on ...
US Military Issues Update on China's Rocket Force Threat
Senior Pentagon officials are increasingly concerned by China's advancing hypersonic and nuclear capabilities.
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit ...
U.S. Science Cuts in Antarctica May Embolden China and Russia
The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by ...
China Eyes More Overseas Missions for Growing Naval Fleet
The Pentagon said China has highly capable logistical replenishment ships, which support long-distance, long-duration ...
Why the U.S.-Vietnam ‘Transshipment’ Clause Complicates Trade Tensions with China
At the heart of Trump’s latest trade deal with Vietnam and talks with other trading partners is an effort to counter what he ...
US lets GE restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, source says
The U.S. told GE Aerospace on Thursday that it can restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, according to a person ...
Taiwan Readies Soldiers, Civilians for Largest China Invasion Drills
China claims Taiwan as its own despite Taipei's objections. The United States does not recognize Taiwan's statehood but has ...