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…
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. Harris-Trump debate: tough talk on China but little substance in first US presidential debate Photo: Getty Images Kamala Harris was widely…
A leading US disease ecologist says he has faced death threats and harassment because of his work with Chinese scientists on virus research before the Covid-19 pandemic – an experience he describes as a “medieval” witch hunt. Peter Daszak, president of scientific research organisation EcoHealth Alliance (EHA), said he and the non-profit had endured four…
The US Commerce Department is set to announce a significant new regulation aimed at addressing national security concerns posed by Chinese technology in connected and autonomous vehicles. According to a report by news agency Reuters, quoting sources familiar with the matter, the department will propose prohibiting the import and sale of vehicles from China that…
By Steven T. Dennis and Alexander Ruoff US lawmakers are signaling to China that the world’s second-largest economy and its companies face a tough slog in America for the foreseeable future, regardless of who controls Washington after the November election. At a divisive point in the country’s campaign cycle, House members overcame partisan tensions…
The US is fully involved in the three major confrontations taking place in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Indo-Pacific. This scale of involvement would probably impact its ability to deal with the major geopolitical confrontation with China. With no end in sight for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the US faces an uphill challenge. This…