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China Building ‘Super Soldiers’ With Help From Harvard Scientist Convicted Of Lying To US
Charles Lieber, 67, was convicted of making false statements to US officials about his ties to a Chinese state program to recruit overseas talent.
Beijing bans drone sales to tighten security in capital
Beijing on Friday implemented a ban on drone sales and leases to enhance security in the capital, becoming the first Chinese munici …
China warns US about Taiwan ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing
Beijing urges Washington to ‘make the right choices’ on Taiwan to maintain ‘stability’ between the two powers …
China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China’s soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
China’s self-driving truck leaders say AI breakthroughs won’t accelerate rollout — here’s why
Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn’t change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.
See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China
According to data compiled by the South China Morning Post, Beijing is placing greater emphasis on neighbourhood diplomacy and engagement with European middle powers. The changing dynamic reflects …
China to expand zero-tariff access to 53 African nations
China will expand temporary zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries starting May 1, broadening trade incentives as it seeks to deepen economic ties.
China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in ‘candid’ call ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held “candid” talks on Thursday ahead of a meeting set for May between President …
America shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload
The Iran and Ukraine conflicts have drained U.S. missile stockpiles — and restocking requires rare earth materials that China controls with an iron fist.
Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones
China’s new clampdown on drone sales and even the storage of drone components within the capital of Beijing stands out in a country that effectively built the global market for affordable commercial …
How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.
Rubio warns China after Panama ship detentions, calls hemisphere sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns hemisphere sovereignty is “non-negotiable” as U.S. and allies condemn China’s reported detention of Panama ships.
