US-China relations

Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race

"If the US exceeds New START limits by uploading warheads, Russia will do the same, and China will use it as another excuse to build up their nuclear arsenal,"-Democratic Senator Ed Markey

 Russia's Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system unit drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.
An artificial diamond for quantum sensory technology  is displayed in June 2025 at the  quantum technology fair World of Quantum.

Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up

Chess made from USA and China flags on a map of Venezuela

From Caracas to Jerusalem: A strategic lesson for Israel post-US action in Venezuela- opinion

BOB IGER, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, speaks during the grand opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort's Zootopia-themed area at Shanghai Disney Resort on December 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China.

Top Chinese official meets with Disney CEO amid strained US-China relations


China's snub of US military leader highlights escalation risk

A senior US defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that since 2021 China had declined or not responded to over a dozen requests to talk with the Pentagon.

China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 2, 2023.

US defense chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

One of the thorniest security issues between the two superpowers is over the future of Taiwan, a self-governing territory which Beijing wants to bring under its rule.

 IISS Director-General and Chief Executive John Chipman leads U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to his seat at the First Plenary Session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023.

Chinese agent or private eye? Ex-NY cop's 'Fox Hunt' trial kicks off

Lawyers for Zhu and Zheng, both Chinese citizens and New York City residents, said their clients did not know they were working for China's government.

 Zhu Yong exits the Brooklyn federal courthouse during a break from his trial on charges related to a global repatriation campaign by Chinese law enforcement known as ‘Operation Fox Hunt,’ in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., May 31, 2023.

China declines US request for a meeting between defense chiefs

Rising tensions between the nations meant that the prospect of a meeting was closely watched by security forces.

 China declines US request for a meeting between defense chiefs

China fails, bans American-made Micron chips due to 'security risks'

The larger chunk of Micron's products flowing into China are being purchased by non-Chinese firms for use in products manufactured there, analysts say.

 A smartphone with a displayed Micron logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023

TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban

On Wednesday, following the governor's signing of the law, Knudsen, who, like Gianforte, is a Republican, called TikTok "a Chinese Communist Party spying tool that poses a threat to every Montanan."

 A woman holds a smartphone as a TikTok logo is displayed behind in this picture illustration.

EU and US to pledge joint action over China concerns

They aim to cooperate on efforts to counter foreign manipulation of information, including "China's amplification of Russian disinformation narratives about the war" in Ukraine and other issues.

 European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen delivers state of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 14, 2022.

EU plans to tweak China policy but keep balanced approach

"It is obvious that in recent years the rivalry aspect has become more important. However, we must continue to engage with China. First, because of its influence in the world."

 European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen delivers state of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 14, 2022.

China foreign minister says imperative to stabilize Sino-US relations

Beijing stressed that the United States must correct its handling of the Taiwan issue and stop the hollowing out of the "one China" principle.

 CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER Qin Gang attends a conference in Shanghai, last week. He has told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that Beijing is ready to help facilitate peace talks.

Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days

Commentators on Chinese social media have speculated that Beijing has been developing a spacecraft like the US Air Force's X-37B, an autonomous spaceplane that can remain in orbit for years.

A Long March-5B Y3 rocket, carrying the Wentian lab module for China's space station under construction, takes off from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, China, July 24, 2022.