China Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vladimir Putin Days After Trump’s Visit
Putin’s Visit to Beijing: Strengthening Russia-China Ties Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for discussions with Xi Jinping, underscoring that their “unrestricted partnership” remains strong following Donald Trump’s recent visit to the city. Upon his arrival, Putin received a reception similar to Trump’s, with enthusiastic student cheerleaders waving flags and welcoming him […]
Trump’s Visit to China Was a Major Chance for ‘America First.’ Did He Take Advantage of It?
Trump’s Meeting with Xi Jinping: Key Takeaways Last week was significant for President Donald Trump’s foreign policy as he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, a much-anticipated event. Leading up to the summit, many were optimistic, drawing comparisons to Richard Nixon’s historic trip to China in 1972. Despite that optimism, I must admit, […]
Putin Plans Trip to China a Week After Trump’s Visit to Beijing
The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, just days after President Donald Trump held a notable meeting with Xi. The timing is notable, coming less than 24 hours after Trump returned home. Officially, the Russian government stated […]
Trump’s Visit to China Raises More Questions Than It Resolves for the US
President Donald Trump returned from a significant state visit to Beijing, where he shared notable trade commitments from China. The White House revealed that China has agreed to establish a new bilateral trade and investment commission. Additionally, China aims to buy at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products yearly and will restore access […]
Trump delays Taiwan weapons package worth $14 billion as a bargaining tool with China
Trump’s Comments on Arms Sales to Taiwan Stir Discussions President Donald Trump mentioned recently that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could be tied into broader negotiations with China, prompting a quick response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting discussions within Washington about America’s longtime stance towards Taiwan. During an interview on Fox News, when asked about […]
Your TV from China Might Be Watching You
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Hisense TVs Spy on Americans A class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California alleges that the Chinese Communist Party could be spying on millions of Americans through their televisions. This lawsuit was brought by attorneys from Peifer, Wolf, Kerr, Cain, Conway & Wise against Hisense USA, a subsidiary […]
Nathan Leamer from Build American AI: ‘We Need American Leadership in AI or China Will Take Charge’
U.S. Leadership in AI is Crucial, According to Build American AI Director Nathan Riemer, who heads Build American AI, emphasized the necessity of U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent falling behind China. He warned that if the U.S. cedes its position in AI innovation, many advantages for American workers could be lost. “We […]
Australian Dollar rises against Yen as China data falls short, JPY remains weak
Market Update: AUD/JPY and Japanese Yen Weakness The AUD/JPY was around 113.65 on Monday, showing a modest gain of 0.16% for the day. This rise comes amid continued weakness in the Japanese yen, which has supported the currency pair, despite some disappointing economic data from China that has somewhat limited the gains of the Australian […]
Hidden internet identity markets support sanction evasion efforts by Iran, China, and North Korea
Understanding Illicit Financial Networks Wire transfers often start from banks in the UAE, pass through European correspondent banks, and end up in U.S. financial institutions, resembling standard commercial transactions. The compliance teams at beneficiary banks tend to approve transactions from companies with clean records, where the beneficiaries’ documents check out, and the payments come from […]
The U.S. Has an Advantage in Africa. Will It Use It Against China?
US-China Competition: The Importance of Africa When Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing recently, many were focused on issues like tariffs, Taiwan, and technology. That makes sense. Yet, if you want to grasp the real long-term rivalry between the U.S. and China, it’s crucial to look about 7,000 miles south—towards Africa. Africa is […]