China-US Relations

China's Ministry of Commerce announced two trade barrier investigations into US practices on Friday, described as reciprocal countermeasures to Washington's two Section 301 probes against China. The probes target US measures disrupting global supply chains and green product trade, potentially breaching WTO rules and bilateral agreements. They are set to conclude within six months, with a possible three-month extension.

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Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US, ranging from sarcastic takes on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ advising Tehran on fighting America. Platforms are tightly controlled, with most published comments heavily critical of the United States.

Sam Daws, senior adviser to the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative, recently visited China and expressed excitement over its AI and industrial innovations. He warned that Western anxieties about China's rise should not lead to decoupling, advocating instead for dialogue to build mutual trust.

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The Federal Communications Commission has placed new foreign-made drones and their components on its 'Covered List' due to unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. This decision stems from a Trump administration review highlighting threats like surveillance and data theft. The move aims to bolster American drone production ahead of major international events.