China-US Relations

China launches two trade barrier probes into US practices

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.

Chinese social media awash with US criticisms

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

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Xi talks with Trump on phone, calls for wider cooperation

Asia

At US biggest retail show, China question never goes away for Walmart, Costco and others

Asia

China to quietly track Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts

Oxford scholar praises China's AI achievements, urges West to avoid decoupling

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.

FCC adds foreign-made drones to national security risk list

December 23, 2025 Reported by AI

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.

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