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BUSINESSSep 9US says China ‘on track’ to fulfil farm purchases ahead of Xi’s Washington visitThe Trump administration on Wednesday said that China is on track to meet its agricultural purchase commitments, with the sector expected to feature prominently in the deliverables for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s talks in Washington later this month. “China is ramping up their purchases,” said Luke Lindberg, the US Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). “We’re seeing that progress happen.” Speaking...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to ChinaIn a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChina's Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This legal proceeding involves serious allegations against the global technology company.republicanherald.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChinese technology giant Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This signifies significant legal challenges for a major international corporation.dailylocal.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 8The U.S. and China Don’t Need an AI Grand BargainThe countries can cooperate—even without trust or consensus.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 8The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up againstThe Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChina's Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This legal proceeding involves a major technology company and could have significant implications.idahopress.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChina's Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This legal proceeding against a prominent international company could have significant implications for its operations and global business relations.dailygazette.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in BeijingSRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year. The post Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSSep 7China warns against ‘third party’ interference after reports of US pressure on MexicoRelations between China and Mexico should not be influenced by outside powers, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday, following reports that the United States was pressuring its neighbour over its ties to Beijing. “China-Mexico relations are not directed at any third party, nor should they be influenced by any third party,” Wang told his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco Alvarez. He added that China supported Mexico in maintaining its independence, safeguarding its sovereignty and security...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7The Emerging U.S.-China DétenteA confident Beijing and a pragmatic Washington can get along.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 5Canada and China thaw continues as militaries hold first talks in 8 years amid US pressureChina and Canada’s armed forces held their first round of talks in eight years on Friday in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The Chinese defence ministry said there had been a candid and in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern. “[Both sides] expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, and enhanced mutual understanding and trust,” the ministry added. It was the first meeting...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 5Trump plans state dinner for Xi during China leader US tripTrump is planning a state dinner for China's leader, Xi Jinping, during his upcoming trip to the U.S. This signifies an important diplomatic engagement between the two global powers.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 4U.S. Gulf-to-China VLCC shipping rate reportedly hits record highThe shipping rate for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) from the U.S. Gulf to China has reportedly reached a record high. This development indicates significant movement in global oil trade and shipping costs.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 4China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in CanadaChina and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA officer overseeing the Taiwan Strait and his US Pacific counterpart. Chinese General Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theatre Command, and US Admiral Samuel Paparo met for the first time at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, on Monday. The US command said on Friday that Yang and Paparo discussed the importance of maintaining open lines...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3Chinese-American community alarmed after China national dies in ICE custodyThe Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern on Thursday over the death in custody of a Chinese national by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] on US territory. Wei Lianyong, 51, reportedly died in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on August 23, although the scandal-plagued agency did not disclose the death until this week. “Asian-Americans, Chinese-Americans, should be very concerned about this and very energised to stop what is essentially an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3US journalist sentenced for acting as an illegal agent for ChinaA US journalist has been sentenced for acting as an illegal agent on behalf of China. This highlights concerns about foreign influence and national security.wesh.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 3Washington Venezuela oil deal threatens China and Russia energy gripA proposed oil deal between Washington and Venezuela could challenge China's and Russia's influence in the energy sector. This development suggests a shift in global energy dynamics and geopolitical leverage.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 3China rivalry ‘no excuse’: US Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining dealsUS Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Donald Trump administration of using the critical minerals contest with China as an excuse for corruption – alleging billions of dollars in deals were enriching the president’s family and friends. “Competition with China is no excuse for abandoning safeguards that prevent taxpayer funds from being misused for private enrichment,” said Linda Sanchez, the Democratic lawmaker from California, at a Ways and Means Committee hearing titled “Strategic...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Federal judge rules in favor of Google advertising monopoly – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchA federal judge has issued a ruling supporting Google's advertising monopoly. This decision has significant implications for market competition and digital advertising practices.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Trump calls Xi’s Washington visit ‘exciting’, but claims US leads China in AI raceUS President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the US held a significant lead over China in artificial intelligence, touted what he termed unprecedented levels of inbound US investment and said he was thrilled about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month. The president’s bravado comes as inflation and oil prices rise, his war of choice with Iran drags on and his polling numbers hit new lows ahead of the US midterm elections in November. “AI is going up, and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifiesUS lawmakers targeted China and birth tourism on Wednesday for the second time this week during hearings on birthright citizenship, a constitutional right upheld by the Supreme Court in June but still under challenge from the Trump administration.. “The demand for US citizenship for the children of Chinese nationals has led to unscrupulous companies assisting these individuals for profit,” said Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas. Wednesday’s Judiciary hearing was called to review June’s Supreme...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectationsTrump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.CNBC
POLITICSSep 2US condemns American accused of being an agent for China to two years in prisonA man was sentenced to prison for operating in the US as an unregistered agent for China, carrying out orders from the Chinese Ministry of State Security. The accused received payments for gathering information for China, using his citizenship to facilitate operations of the Asian government on US territory.Clarín