Hopes are fading that the US will respond to a Chinese offer to exchange moon samples, with no word yet from Nasa on what it could swap. Space officials in the two countries have been negotiating Chinese access to Apollo lunar samples in exchange for Chang’e-5 samples being loaned to US scientists. But while China…
China and the United States could face a communication breakdown and risk “fierce confrontation” if Donald Trump ushers in a hawkish team of advisers to oversee the country’s China policy. According to analysts, China does not fear the possibility of an increasingly hardline policy from the new Trump administration and is awaiting the US president-elect’s…
Susan Thornton is a retired senior American diplomat who for decades was at the US State Department where she worked on United States policy in Eurasia before becoming acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs during the Trump presidency. She is the director of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at the…
America is heading into a general election that has been unprecedented in terms of rhetoric, surprises and the potential to alter the founding principles of US democracy. In this three-part series, the Post looks at the legacy of the departing president, Joe Biden, and the influences and policies of the two contenders, former president Donald…
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The 2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role Illustration: Davies Christian Surya Along with exercising…
A groundbreaking radar being developed by Chinese scientists could detect and track F-22 stealth fighter jets using signals from China’s BeiDou navigation satellite system. Using a simple receiving antenna, the radar is cost-effective, can be deployed almost anywhere on Earth and does not emit signals that might reveal its location. Plus, if BeiDou is jammed,…
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an opportunity for the two countries to be enablers for each other’s development rather than an obstacle, according to state media on Wednesday. “China is willing to be a partner and friend with the United States. This will benefit…
Former US President Donald Trump doubled down on his past admiration for Chinese President Xi Jinping, sparking fresh discussions about his relationships with global leaders. Speaking to a crowd, Trump reflected on his rapport with the Chinese leader, saying, “I don’t think they like me, but I like them and we actually had a very…
Escalating political tension between the United States and China is throttling the exchange of scientific research and making it harder for the US to attract and retain talented Chinese scholars, according to a new study co-authored by University of Pennsylvania Wharton School management professor Britta Glennon. “Both countries are focused very much on trying to…
The presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts. In the first of an in-depth series, Jane Cai takes a look at what lies ahead for the hi-tech rivalry between China and the US. Washington and Beijing’s hi-tech rivalry is expected to continue and…