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US lawmakers flag national security risks as global firms fuel China's chip industry
Washington, DC December 29: A bipartisan investigation by the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has revealed that major semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies from the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands have significantly contributed to the expansion of China's semiconductor industry, raising serious national security concerns, according to an SCCCP press release.
As US signals thaw with India, China calls for cooperation with Washington
New Delhi, Dec 26: A day after Beijing accused Washington of misrepresenting its defence policy in a recent Pentagon report, an article published by China's state-controlled news portal stressed bilateral ties "in the economic and trade sphere" and their global impact.
House Select Committee report flags US-funded research ties with Chinese Defence entities
Washington DC, December 25: The US House Select Committee on China has released an investigative report alleging that the Department of Defence under the Biden administration allowed extensive US taxpayer-funded research collaboration with Chinese entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Liberation Army, raising serious national security concerns.
Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, eight naval vessels, one ship around nation
Taipei, December 25: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected six sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight naval vessels and one ship operating around the country as of 6 am on Thursday.
Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms tied to PLA
Washington DC December 23: A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).
US House Select Committee unveils 'Ten More for Taiwan' report to bolster deterrence against China
Washington DC, December 22: The bipartisan US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a new report titled "Ten More for Taiwan", outlining urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Rubio says US balancing China ties, Indo-Pacific alliances
Washington, Dec 20: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States is pursuing a dual strategy of managing tensions with China while strengthening alliances across the Indo-Pacific.
NDAA directs US agencies to counter China's influence in Indian Ocean region
Washington, Dec 19: The US Congress has directed American agencies to counter what it describes as “malign People’s Republic of China influence activities†in the Indian Ocean region under the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, signed into law by President Donald Trump
Trump threatens BBC lawsuit, says he urged Xi on Jimmy Lai's release
Washington, Dec 16: US President Donald Trump said he plans to file a lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of using artificial intelligence to falsely attribute statements to him, while also revealing that he has personally urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake
Washington, Dec 12: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at centralising the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, arguing that fragmented state-level rules could slow innovation and jeopardise America’s lead over China in a high-stakes global technology race.
White House defends limited chip shipments to China, says US keeping 'advanced tech at home'
Washington, Dec 12: The White House defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow certain Nvidia AI chips to be shipped to China under controlled conditions, insisting the administration is maintaining a strict security perimeter around America’s most advanced technology.
US policy oscillates between confrontation and conciliation, especially for India, China
New Delhi, Dec 11: From oil to rice, the United States refuses to accept any trade that can even hypothetically affect "MAGA" interests. A punitive tariff has already been imposed on India for purchasing "sanctioned" Russian oil, taking the total "reciprocal tariff" up to 50 per cent for several commodities.
US Senate sounds alarm on China's nuclear surge, AI war risks
Washington, Dec 11: Top American Senators heard stark warnings about China's accelerating nuclear expansion and its move toward AI-enabled command systems, with witnesses telling lawmakers that Beijing is proceeding at a "breathtaking pace" and could fundamentally shift the strategic balance across the Indo-Pacific.
Not conducive to regional peace: US critiques China's use of radar on Japanese jets
Washington DC, December 10: The US has for the first time criticised the Chinese military's use of radar on Japanese fighter jets last week, as Tokyo refuted Beijing's claims it had given sufficient advance notice of military drills near Japan, The Japan Times reported.
Trump's nod for Nvidia's advanced AI chip sales to China draws scrutiny in US amid uncertainty over Beijing's demand
Washington DC, December 10: US President Donald Trump's decision to allow Nvidia to sell more advanced AI chips to China may offer limited benefits, with Axios reporting that the move has triggered national security concerns in the US while raising questions over whether China even wants the technology being approved for sale.
US will allow NVIDIA to ship H200 products to approved customers in China, other countries: Donald Trump
New Delhi, December 9: US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, said on Truth Social that he informed Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China under conditions meant to keep national security strong.
Trump clears conditional NVIDIA H200 sales to China; Warren warns risk
Washington, Dec 9: US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will permit NVIDIA to ship its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China under what he described as strict national security conditions, drawing an immediate and sharp warning from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who said the move could “risk turbocharging China’s bid for technological and military dominance.â€
US outlines hard-edged defence posture to deter China in Indo-Pacific
Washington, Dec 7: The United States has outlined a more rigid defence posture to counter China's growing military and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific.
US outlines China deterrence strategy built on 'strength, not confrontation'
Washington, Dec 7: The United States will anchor its China strategy on deterrence “through strength, not confrontation, †US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said, declaring that Washington intends to maintain an unambiguous military edge across the Indo-Pacific while keeping diplomatic channels with Beijing open.
US Senate resolution on China's WWII claims highlights Indo-Pacific stakes
Washington, Dec 5: In a move with direct implications for India and other Indo-Pacific partners, the US Senate has introduced a resolution condemning what it calls the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valour" attempts to rewrite the history of World War II and diminish the wartime role of Allied forces.
Politics now 'trumps' economics; govt pushing trade pacts, 'Make in India': EAM Jaishankar
Kolkata, Nov 29: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that in the present era, "politics increasingly trumps economics". He made the remarks after being conferred an Honorary Doctorate by IIM-Calcutta at its Joka campus.
Trump to visit China in April on Xi invite, reciprocates with White House invite for China Prez next year
Washington DC, November 25: US President Donald Trump has said that he will travel to China in April at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump says he will visit China in April after 'very good' call with Xi Jinping
Washington, Nov 25: US President Donald Trump said that he will travel to China in April at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, announcing the visit in a social media post, following a “very good†phone conversation between the two leaders earlier in the day.
US Commission flags rising overcapacity, says China fueling new wave of dumping in global markets
New Delhi, November 22: China's economic challenges are reshaping global trade dynamics, with Beijing increasingly relying on manufacturing and exports to compensate for a sluggish domestic economy, noted the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission's 2025 Report to Congress.
TSMC gets USD 4.71 billion aid from US, Japan, Germany, China over 2 years
Taipei, November 19: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) received about USD 4.71 billion in subsidies from the governments of the United States, Japan, Germany and China over the past two years for the chipmaker's global expansion, Focus Taiwan reported.
US lawmaker presses Morgan Stanley over IPO ties to Chinese firm listed under Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Washington DC, November 14: Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China addressed a letter to Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick, seeking additional information regarding the company's involvement in underwriting the initial public offering (IPO) of Zijin Gold International Company, a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group, which is listed on the US government's Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, as stated in a release from the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP).
US Prez Trump praises Putin and Xi, calls them intelligent and strong leaders
Washington, Nov 3: American President Donald Trump lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, when asked which of the two global leaders was tougher to deal with, describing both as strong and intelligent men who shouldn't be underestimated.
China's aggressive military posturing deepens fears of conflict in Indo-Pacific
Kuala Lumpur, November 2: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressed grave concern over China's growing military assertiveness around Taiwan and in the South China Sea during his first face-to-face meeting with China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia on October 31.
US-China relationship never been better: Pete Hegseth after meeting Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia
Washington, November 2: United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that he had a productive meeting with China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia and that the two sides agreed to strengthen communication and maintain stability in bilateral ties.
Trump concludes Asia tour, departs South Korea after talks with Xi Jinping
Busan, October 30: US President Donald Trump on Thursday boarded Air Force One and departed for Washington, concluding what the White House described as a "remarkable trip to Asia" marked by significant diplomatic and economic milestones.
An honour to have you with us, says Trump as he meets Xi in Busan
Busan, October 30: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in person on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, as both countries worked to ease tensions following months of trade disagreements.
'China, US should be partners, friends': Xi Jinping, says this is what history taught us and reality demands
Busan, October 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday reiterated his call for a renewed spirit of cooperation between China and the US, saying that the two major economic powerhouses should view themselves as partners and friends, stating that history and current realities demand cooperation rather than confrontation.
Trump calls Xi a very tough negotiator during bilateral talks in Busan
Busan, October 30: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, for a bilateral meeting ahead of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, marking their first in-person interaction since Trump's return to the White House.
Trump, Xi meet in South Korea to focus on strategic, economic, geopolitical issues
Washington, Oct 30: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting on Thursday in the South Korean port city of Busan, marking their first in-person encounter since Trump’s return to office in January, is expected to cover key strategic, economic and geopolitical issues, setting the stage for possible de-escalation of bilateral tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
'Going to have a very good outcome for our country and the world': Trump expresses optimism ahead of meeting with Xi
Seoul, October 29: Ahead of the highly awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Trump expressed confidence and said that he is expecting a "very good outcome" out of the meeting with Xi.
ETGE urges Trump to raise issue of Uyghur repression during upcoming meeting with Chinese counterpart
Washington, Oct 27: The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has called on US President Donald Trump to use his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on October 30 in South Korea to publicly condemn Beijing's ongoing genocide of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic people in occupied East Turkistan and make clear that America will never compromise its values or interests with a genocidal Communist regime.
Trump sidesteps Taiwan questions ahead of key Asia tour, expected meeting with Chinese President Xi
Washington, Oct 26: As US President Donald Trump embarked on a five-day Asia tour, which is expected to include a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he appeared cautious when pressed on one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations -- Taiwan.
Trump departs for Asia trip, to attend ASEAN summit and meet China's Xi Jinping
Washington, October 25: US President Donald Trump on Friday departed for his Asia trip, where he will visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.
Trump's Asia tour to feature summit with Chinese President Xi, trade, investment deals across region
New York, Oct 25: US President Donald Trump arrives in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday on the first leg of his Asia tour that will take him to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan while a trade war rages.
Trump to kick off Asia tour in Malaysia with ASEAN, to meet Xi in South Korea next week
Washington, October 24: US President Donald Trump is set to begin on late Friday a three-nation tour of Asia with a visit to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia where he will attend the ASEAN summit before proceeding to Japan and South Korea and will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of the three-nation tour, the White House said.