LEE CARTER: Trump’s show of strength toward Beijing signals the end of China’s dominance over America

Trump’s Visit to China: A Symbolic Gesture Amid Economic Concerns Few grasp the influence of symbols quite like Donald Trump. He’s not just tough on immigration; he’s literally building walls. And when it comes to taxes, he’s looking to eliminate them on things like overtime and tips, aiming to put more money in workers’ pockets. […]
China’s AI is genuinely artificial – and the US needs to compete against Xi’s zero-sum tech race and appropriated progress.

Even with all the excitement about China’s advancements in artificial intelligence, much of their progress appears to rely on theft and smuggling. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is firmly focused on keeping everything under its control. This situation is becoming more apparent as this week’s summit in Beijing approaches, with leaders Donald Trump and Xi […]
Trump likely to urge Xi regarding China’s backing of Iran, officials state

Rising Tensions Ahead of U.S.-China Summit As the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping approaches, the Trump administration is intensifying its stance on China. Officials in the U.S. have raised concerns about what they claim is China’s ongoing economic and material support for Iran and Russia. A senior U.S. official mentioned […]
Paraguay’s President Travels to Taiwan Amid China’s Pressure to Sever Relations

Paraguay’s President Reaffirms Ties with Taiwan Amid Pressure from China During an official visit to Taipei, Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña emphasized the significance of maintaining his country’s relationship with Taiwan. This comes as the Chinese Communist Party continues to exert pressure on Paraguay to switch its allegiance. Peña arrived in Taipei and shortly after, he […]
China’s Commerce Ministry instructs companies to resist U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil

China’s Defiance of U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil China has instructed its companies to disregard U.S. sanctions aimed at Iranian oil, presenting a direct challenge to America’s efforts to intensify its restrictions on Iran. A directive from China’s Ministry of Commerce was issued, referencing a “blocking law” established in 2021, which bars companies from adhering […]
Scientist Charles Lieber escapes to head China’s brain-computer research facility

Dr. Charles Lieber, a former scientist from Harvard University, was convicted in 2021 for hiding his connections to a Chinese recruitment program and subsequently reorganizing a brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, as reported by Reuters. He faced six charges for lying about a contract with Wuhan University of Science and Technology, which resulted in […]
Navy Breathes Easier as Trump Proposes $65 Billion to Challenge China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

Reviving U.S. Shipbuilding: A Response to China’s Dominance At National Harbor, Maryland, President Donald Trump is advocating for a revival of the country’s long-neglected shipbuilding sector. Senior Navy officials indicate that his administration’s plan to allocate billions toward this initiative signifies a crucial first step in narrowing the gap with China. For the 2027 defense […]
Trump’s Iran blockade demonstrates US strength and highlights China’s energy dependence.

Currently, President Trump is overseeing control of the Strait of Hormuz. His immediate aim seems to be pressuring Iranian leaders to abandon their nuclear plans. But there’s more at stake; the economic blockade is also significantly impacting China. At this moment, any oil and petrochemical shipments passing through that waterway will do so under the […]
Trump holds discussion with China’s ambassador David Perdue before Xi summit

AI Report Indicates China’s Advancements in Technology Russell Wald, the Executive Director of Stanford HAI, discussed on “Fox & Friends” the 2026 AI Index report, highlighting China’s ongoing efforts to enhance its AI model performance, narrowing the gap with the United States. In a separate but related development, President Donald Trump is set to meet […]
China’s control over the drug supply chain presents an increasing security threat to the US.

For years now, officials have been aware of how much the U.S. depends on China for the supply of crucial elements. There’s a real concern that China could use this control as leverage, particularly by cutting off exports when it comes to public health. This was highlighted last summer when President Xi Jinping did just […]