Tag: US-China relations

US ‘Working to Disrupt’ Chinese Expansion in Cuba: State Department

WASHINGTON—The United States is “working to disrupt” Beijing’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence in Cuba, the State Department has told The Epoch Times. “Broadly, we are monitoring and responding to any PRC [People’s Republic of China] attempts to expand its military or security presence around the world, and we watch how potential PRC actions…


Schumer Announces Framework for Regulating AI ‘Revolution’

Congress will work to develop a comprehensive framework for guiding artificial intelligence (AI) development and legislation, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Schumer said that the effort was necessary to safeguard American security and values in an age that will be defined by enormous technological and social changes. “We come together at a…


US and China ‘Drifting Into War’: Former Joint Chiefs Chairman

The United States is drifting into a war with China’s communist regime that could upend the global order and shatter economies across the globe, according to two former military leaders. A potential conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan would result in global catastrophe but is nevertheless becoming an increasingly likely scenario, according…


3 Men Convicted in NY Trial of Harassing, Intimidating Chinese Dissidents in US on Behalf of CCP

Three men were convicted in Brooklyn federal court on June 20 for stalking a family in New Jersey and pressuring them to return to China on behalf of China’s communist regime. The case is related to the regime’s “Operation Fox Hunt,” an effort to coerce expatriates and dissidents to return to China for trial. Retired New…


Blinken Trip a ‘Great Propaganda Coup’ for Beijing: Analysts

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China gave Beijing the perfect opportunity to stage a propaganda coup while bringing little benefit to America, according to analysts. The two-day trip—marking the first such visit by a U.S. top diplomat in five years—ended on June 19 with Blinken holding talks with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang,…


Blinken Trip a ‘Great Propaganda Coup’ for Beijing, Analysts Say

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China gave Beijing the perfect opportunity to stage a propaganda coup while bringing little benefit to America, according to analysts. The two-day trip—marking the first such visit by a U.S. top diplomat in five years—ended on June 19 with Blinken holding talks with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang,…


IN-DEPTH: Beijing Used Blinken Visit as ‘Great Propaganda Coup’, Analysts Say

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China gave Beijing the perfect opportunity to stage a propaganda coup while bringing little benefit to America, according to analysts. The two-day trip—marking the first such visit by a U.S. top diplomat in five years—ended on June 19 with Blinken holding talks with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang,…


No Major Trading Partners Named as Currency Manipulators by US Treasury but China and Others Being Monitored

The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed in a new foreign-exchange report that no major trading partner met the criteria to be labeled a currency manipulator in the four quarters through December 2022. The Treasury regularly publishes a report that reviews and assesses the policies of major trading partners to determine if they are attempting to influence…


Biden Calls Xi a Dictator After US-China Talks

President Joe Biden called Chinese leader Xi Jinping a “dictator” on Tuesday while recalling the spy balloon incident after State Secretary Antony Blinken concluded his visit to Beijing to stabilize U.S.-China ties. Biden said the recent incident with the Chinese spy balloon, which was shot down by the U.S. military after being blown off course over…


US Has ‘Deep Concerns’ About CCP Base in Cuba: Blinken

The Biden administration is voicing its concerns about proposed Chinese military facilities in Cuba after downplaying the existence of such facilities in recent weeks. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he raised the issue with China’s communist leadership during a trip to Beijing over the weekend. “This is something we’re going to be monitoring…