China’s Arms Sales Hit A Snag
China’s weapons exports are in decline even as other countries ramp up sales.
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Epstein and China
Jeffrey Epstein aspired to do deals in China, corresponding with Peter Mandelson and David Stern, a German associate who was close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The Wire China reviews email trails from the Epstein files.
Ali Wyne on the Rupture in the China Consensus
The analyst discusses how President Trump’s approach to China has given Xi Jinping the upper hand, and why it’s now time for a rethink on U.S. policy.
Chinese EVs’ Slow Charge Toward America
The U.S. auto industry is preparing for the arrival of Chinese cars in the American market, but their potential entry remains highly controversial.
Chinese AI Companies Ride the Optimism
Investors have been piling in to Chinese AI and chip companies listing in Hong Kong this year with more to come in the pipeline.
Manus, Meta and a Deal That Goes to the Heart of the U.S.-China AI Rivalry
The Facebook owner’s tie-up with Manus is being touted as a win for Washington’s AI strategy, and a headache for Beijing.
Get Jimmy
The recent conviction of Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous dissident, on alleged national security offenses was the end of a process set in motion years ago by the Chinese Communist Party. Lai, who could have sought safety in another country, chose to stay and...
China Hawks Dig In To Bitcoin Mining
Scrutiny of Chinese involvement in crypto mining in the U.S. is growing despite little evidence it can be directed towards nefarious purposes.
While Politicians Fret, Unitree is Selling Robots Across America
Police departments and universities are among the growing number of U.S. customers for the market-leading Chinese robot maker.
How Japan’s Rift with China Threatens Its Economy
China is deploying its economic arsenal to punish Japan for its prime minister’s comments on Taiwan.
Why Nvidia’s Blackwell Chip is So Important
The U.S. is reluctant to allow China access to Nvidia's most advanced chip — and China may not want it anyway.
Gracelin Baskaran on the Rare Earths Showdown
The minerals security expert argues that early U.S. efforts to dent China’s rare earth dominance are paying off — but warns the road ahead is long.