Beijing’s spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters at a routine briefing Thursday: ‘This statement is extremely wrong and irresponsible political manipulation. ‘It should be pointed out that there will always be some people with ulterior motives…
Monthly Archives For November 2023
Biden hails progress in Beijing ties; Xi tells CEOs China ready to be U.S. partner
The highly-anticipated meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ended with the leaders agreeing to resume military communications, curb fentanyl production, open high-level communications,
Donald Trump Rages That China Isn’t Embracing the Death Penalty
D onald Trump believes the “stolen” 2020 presidential election has resulted in China being less willing to enforce the death penalty for fentanyl manufacturers.
China and US agree to resume high-level military communication, launch anti-drug co-op -Chinese state media
China and United States have agreed to resume high-level communication between their two militaries including working meetings between the departments of defence, Chinese state media said on Thursday citing President Xi Jinping in his meeting…
Foreign investors may be turning bullish on China again as bond purchases jump
Global funds bought $5.8 billion worth of Chinese bonds, following added economic support from Beijing and a drop in US Treasury yields.
Xi Says China Seeks to Be Friends With US, Won’t Fight ‘Hot War’
President Xi Jinping said China wants to be friends with the US and said his nation won’t fight a war with anyone, one of his clearest remarks yet proclaiming a desire for peaceful ties between…
FBI Arrests Trio Accused of Bilking Banks Out of $10M, Converting Funds to Crypto
Authorities said the men enlisted foreign nationals from China and Taiwan to open U.S. bank accounts that … Read More: FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using …
Xi says China will send US more pandas after taking them away from DC
Panda Watch is back on. Chinese President Xi Jinping told US business leaders late Wednesday that he plans to dispatch additional pandas to American zoos — just a week after …
A tentative reset between Washington and Beijing
The US president’s reference in a press conference to Xi as a “dictator” highlighted the depths of the distrust between the two sides — and the risks that progress could still unravel. For now, though,…
Biden’s ‘Dictator’ Comment Ruffles Feathers in China After Otherwise Smooth Meeting with Xi
New agreements and lengthy discussions between the leaders of the U.S. and China signaled a return to relatively smooth relations. But it didn’t take long for tension to shine through.
China could send more pandas to the U.S., Xi Jinping suggests
C hinese President Xi Jinping has indicated China will continue to send pandas to the United States following his meeting with President Biden in California .
Why China’s Path to Global Superpower Status May Remain Elusive: Challenges in Foreign Investment and Soft Power Deficiency
China’s rapid economic growth has fueled speculation about its potential to become a global superpower, but its repressive regime, inhospitable investment environment, and absence of soft power pose …
Biden Plies Xi for a Fentanyl Deal Beijing Can’t Deliver
Previous efforts to enlist Chinese aid in cracking down on fentanyl-related trade have failed as Beijing never fully delivered on its promises. Maybe this time will be the charm, although probably not. Mr. Xi committed…