China-US Relations
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers and giants like Walmart and Amazon still rely heavily on Chinese goods. At the National Retail Federation (NRF) showcase, attendees expressed more optimism for the year ahead.
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Analysts say Beijing will focus on maintaining its constructive relationship with the US and does not need to disrupt that over Greenland. China plans to quietly track developments in Greenland while pursuing its Arctic ambitions. Citing China, Donald Trump has not ruled out using military force to reclaim the Panama Canal and buy Greenland.
Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of US robotics firm Figure, expressed disbelief at a viral video showing Chinese robots marching in formation, claiming it was computer-generated. He pointed to inconsistencies in reflections and lighting. Shenzhen-based UBtech quickly released additional footage to verify its authenticity.
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China's cybersecurity agency has accused the US government of masterminding a massive bitcoin theft. The alleged hack targeted a Chinese mining pool in 2020, stealing bitcoins now worth about $13 billion. This marks China's latest effort to blame major cyberattacks on the US.