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POLITICSJul 13Lindsey Graham’s death removes one of Washington’s most influential China hawksThe death of US Senator Lindsey Graham has removed one of Washington’s most influential advocates of a hardline approach towards China at a moment when Republicans are debating how aggressively the United States should confront Beijing and project military power overseas. On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill the vacant Senate seat. McMaster said he spoke with Nordone by phone on Sunday and she agreed to serve. Attention is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 9Modi government hurt national interests by letting China capture India’s critical industries: CongressCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge cited a media report, which claimed that China still powers India’s strategic industries, to attack the governmentThe Hindu
WORLDJul 9Canada edges China in five - set women VNL thrillerCanada narrowly defeated China in a five-set women's VNL match. This reports on an international sports competition.china.org.cn · China
CONFLICTJul 8U . S . and allies must respond to China gray - zone tactics : CongressmanA congressman states that the U.S. and its allies need to respond to China's gray-zone tactics. This indicates a call for action regarding geopolitical strategies.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 5Could China hawk Nancy Pelosi’s pick for US Congress influence Beijing ties?While local bread-and-butter issues will dominate the November election in the US, former House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement of Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress could lead to opportunities at the margins of US-China relations, analysts said. Pelosi, the first female speaker, now honoured as speaker emerita, is one of Washington’s fiercest China hawks. Chan, 47, a San Francisco supervisor, is a progressive of Chinese ethnicity. According to observers, Chan’s candidacy opens up a range...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 5U.S. outpacing China in fossil fuel spending for first time in decades - FTSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHJul 2U.S. Innovation, From SpaceX To AI, Is Still A Rocket For America's Economy. But China Is A Growing Rival.U.S. innovation, particularly in areas like SpaceX and AI, continues to drive its economy, but China is emerging as a significant competitor. This highlights the global technological and economic rivalry between two major nations.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSJul 2China aims to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, says American manufacturing groupChina is trying to “infiltrate” the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement via Mexican automotive investments, a US manufacturing trade group said, as Washington indicated it would not renew the agreement that comes up for review this month. However, analysts cautioned that full decoupling from China’s automotive industry remains difficult, given North America’s continued dependence on Chinese-sourced motor vehicle components and Mexico’s legacy of export manufacturing plus quick access to the US...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 2EU chip industry squeezed by China, U.S. dependenceThe EU's chip industry is reportedly experiencing pressure due to its reliance on China and the United States.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 1US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China tiesThe United States confirmed on Wednesday it would not renew its North American trade pact, its trade chief blaming Canada’s pursuit of Chinese investment. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the three governments met virtually and that Washington would not endorse the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form. As a result, the USMCA is not renewed,” Greer said in a statement. The refusal did...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce tested, Taiwan arms: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump thinks he is playing hardball. But China is playing Trump: analysts As the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump fades in the rear-view mirror, marked by anaemic deliverables, poor transparency and missed opportunities, analysts and former US...South China Morning Post
CYBERJun 30China-linked actors target more than technology as AI competition with U.S. intensifiesCyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.CNBC
POLITICSJun 30China-Canada trade thaw falters as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starchBeijing has issued a preliminary verdict finding that pea-starch products imported from Canada were dumped in China, following Ottawa’s anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made steel racks. “Relevant authorities have made a preliminary determination that imported pea-starch products originating in Canada have been dumped,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday. “The dumping acts have caused material damage to the domestic pea-starch industry.” Starting on Wednesday,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 30REPORT : China Is Building an AI War Machine | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas Newsktrh.iheart.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 29CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up—in other countriesU.S. and Chinese tech companies are increasingly pursuing opportunities outside their home markets, with government policy support.CNBC
POLITICSJun 29China Understands Leverage , and Canada Needs to Understand the RisksAn analysis suggests that China comprehends strategic leverage, and Canada must understand the associated risks in their international relationship.theepochtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 29Apple in the spotlight as Wall Street, Washington weigh in on possible China memory pushApple is under scrutiny from Wall Street and Washington regarding a potential push into memory production in China. This situation involves both economic and political considerations for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 29Tesla Q2 deliveries preview: Improvement in China and Europe may offset U.S. weaknessA preview of Tesla's Q2 deliveries suggests that improvements in China and Europe might compensate for weaker performance in the U.S. This indicates a shifting regional dynamic in the company's sales.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 28Canada , Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternativesCanada and Japan are considering joint stockpiling of critical minerals as they seek alternatives to China for supply. This initiative aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and strategic resource management between the two nations.mining.com · Canada
SCI & TECHJun 26China's Zhipu is closing in on top U.S. AI models with Anthropic and OpenAI held backZhipu's GLM 5.2 shows the AI fight is shifting to who delivers the most intelligence per dollar, making open source suddenly a real contender.CNBC
WORLDJun 25China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in global goals for human, planet health: UNChina is “on track to surpass the United States” in its efforts to eradicate poverty and protect the planet, according to a new report from the United Nations. The “Sustainable Development Report 2026”, which tracks global progress on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was launched on June 23. Also known as the “Global Goals”, the framework is intended to be a comprehensive worldwide blueprint for ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity by 2030. “Owing to its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25China's DSC Holdings prices $51M U.S. IPO at $17 per ADSChina's DSC Holdings has priced its $51 million U.S. Initial Public Offering at $17 per American Depositary Share. This signifies the company's entry into the U.S. stock market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 23Alibaba sues Pentagon over China military blacklistChinese technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has sued the US Department of Defence, seeking to be removed from a blacklist of companies deemed to support China’s military. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in a district court in San Jose, California, the Hangzhou-based company said the Pentagon had added Alibaba to a list of companies that allegedly aid the People’s Liberation Army without providing substantial evidence or explanation. The Pentagon’s move violated constitutional due...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJun 23China Strikes Back at the Pentagon Rare Earth BetChina is reportedly retaliating against a move by the Pentagon concerning rare earth materials. This indicates escalating geopolitical and economic tensions related to critical resources between the two powers.fpif.org · United States