China

Key Takeaways: Deadline Pressure: U.S. and Chinese negotiators met for over five hours in Stockholm to avoid an August 12 tariff snapback that could cripple global supply chains. American Leverage: Trump is demanding fairer trade and market access while China clings to its...

Key Takeaways: AI.gov Debuts: Trump’s new site outlines plans to dominate global AI through deregulation, infrastructure, and ethical standards. Staying Ahead of China: Trump calls AI “the oil of the future” and pledges to block adversaries from exploiting U.S. innovation. Future Workforce: Presidential AI Challenge...

Key Takeaways: Strength in Partnership: Trump hosts President Marcos at the White House to deepen U.S.-Philippines ties amid Indo-Pacific tensions. Fair Trade First: Trump signals possible 20% tariffs on Filipino goods unless a reciprocal trade deal is reached. Countering China: Alliance focuses on security...

Key Takeaways: Security First: BlackRock bans company laptops and iPhones on China trips, requiring loaner devices instead. Why It Matters: Move highlights rising cybersecurity risks and Beijing’s growing control over foreign firms. Big Picture: American companies are balancing access to China’s market with protecting proprietary...

Chinese national Xu Zewei arrested in Italy for hacking a Texas university to steal COVID-19 research DOJ says hackers acted on behalf of China’s main spy agency to target vaccine and policy data Co-conspirator still at large as FBI vows to...

Trump admin unveils bold plan to block foreign control of U.S. farmland—including banning Chinese land buys and reclaiming land near military sites. Hundreds of foreign nationals and entities to be removed from USDA contracts amid biosecurity and agroterrorism concerns. Multi-agency push...