| By Linyi Zheng | US legislative actions have highlighted the increasing scrutiny and regulation of international energy transactions concerning blocking the potential sale of US Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China.
China Defense USA
March 2, 2024
Discord and Diplomacy: A Chronicle of US-China Relations
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.
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.
Aviation Business USA
January 30, 2024
Federal Judge Blocks Merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
| By Lauren LaPorta | The airline industry faced a significant turn of events when a federal judge, siding with the Biden Administration, blocked JetBlue’s attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8B.
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.
Asia Nuclear Energy Philippines USA
December 3, 2023
U.S. and Philippines Forge Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
| By Eliana Pisons | The Philippines and the United States signed a deal on November 17, 2023, creating a nuclear energy cooperation framework between the two countries.
5G Technology USA
November 22, 2023
White House Announces National Spectrum Strategy
| By Xuan Zhong | The Biden Administration is working towards reallocating spectrum bands to accommodate growing demands for wireless services, particularly in the 5G era.