US-China differences have persisted and widened since 1989. The roots of the relationship can be traced back to the seismic shifts of the 1960s and President Nixon’s unprecedented visit to China.
China EU Privacy Social Media TikTok USA
March 1, 2024
TikTok Targeted in US and EU Election Year Scrutiny
TikTok is taking action to promote the app’s trust and credibility amidst US and EU election year scrutiny of disinformation and data privacy on social media.
Business China
February 21, 2024
Understanding China’s Latest LPR Cut and Its Implications
| By Linyi Zheng | China is intensifying efforts to stabilize the persistently sluggish real estate sector, lowering the 5-year loan prime rate to boost market confidence in the Chinese economy.
China Technology USA
February 12, 2024
SMIC and Huawei Plan to Develop New 5nm Processor
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s largest chipmaker, SMIC, has set up a new semiconductor production line in Shanghai. The production line aims to mass-produce chips to support Beijing’s goal of achieving chip self-sufficiency.
Business China Mexico South Korea USA
February 10, 2024
Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trading Partner
| By Xuan Zhong | U.S. Department of Commerce trade data reveals Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of imports for the US, representing a shift in trade dynamics.
China Crime Drugs USA
February 1, 2024
US and China Launch Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China held the first meeting of the bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group to jointly combat global drug trafficking, following up on agreements President Biden and President Xi made in their 2023 summit.
China Cybersecurity Hackers Malware Microsoft Russia
January 24, 2024
Microsoft Hacked by Russian State-Sponsored Group
| By Loc Le | Microsoft announced the company experienced a cyberattack perpetrated by the Russian-state-sponsored hacker group Midnight Blizzard.
Business China EV Transportation
December 20, 2023
China Set to Become World’s Top Auto Exporter by End Of 2023
| By Linyi Zheng | Surging EV demand sent auto exports from China beyond levels seen before the pandemic. In the first half of 2023, China’s automobile exports were 2.34M units, up 76.9% year-on-year.
Aviation Business China Transportation
December 8, 2023
China Flies Into Civil Aviation Market
| By Xuan Zhong | China’s first domestically manufactured civil airliner, the C919, and the ARJ21 regional jet, will visit Hong Kong to showcase China’s new aircraft.
Asia China Japan Security Technology USA
December 6, 2023
Insights and Innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum
Leaders, innovators, and emeritus professionals gathered to share insights and innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum in Arlington, Virginia.