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World news

China Scrambles to Use Bizarre Loophole to Host Marco Rubio After Sanctioning Him for Past Criticism

from24/7 Wall St.

Which of These 5 Companies Benefits Most From Easing China Tariffs?

Apple, Qualcomm, Broadcom, NXP, and Nike have meaningful China exposure, and easing tariffs, export controls, and demand stabilization could directly improve their revenue and margins.

Washington DC

Trump Basks as Hundreds of Chanting Children Wave Flags at China Arrival Ceremony

Trump arrived in Beijing to a large, coordinated welcome by hundreds of children waving flags and chanting welcome.

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

5 hours ago

Donald Trump lands in China for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in Beijing for a Xi summit focused on economic issues, Middle East tensions, and Taiwan amid heightened security and symbolic reception.

40 minutes ago

Trump-Xi summit: China's help in Iran may require US concessions

China may seek US policy changes on Taiwan if it helps resolve the Iran Strait of Hormuz crisis.

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 hour ago

US news

For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit

2 hours ago

World news

China Scrambles to Use Bizarre Loophole to Host Marco Rubio After Sanctioning Him for Past Criticism

from24/7 Wall St.

Which of These 5 Companies Benefits Most From Easing China Tariffs?

Apple, Qualcomm, Broadcom, NXP, and Nike have meaningful China exposure, and easing tariffs, export controls, and demand stabilization could directly improve their revenue and margins.

Washington DC

Trump Basks as Hundreds of Chanting Children Wave Flags at China Arrival Ceremony

World news

fromenglish.elpais.com

5 hours ago

Donald Trump lands in China for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in Beijing for a Xi summit focused on economic issues, Middle East tensions, and Taiwan amid heightened security and symbolic reception.

more#us-china-relations

6 hours ago

Trump's Golden Dome plan will cost $1.2 trillion, says the CBO, five times more expensive than initially expected | Fortune

Nerves are once again fraying as investors wait on news of a U.S.-Iran deal that they have now been promised for some time. They may be waiting a little longer, with President Trump's attention now turned to Beijing, with a bevy of billionaires in tow. Meetings with President Xi are expected to cover trade, AI and Taiwan to name a few.

Europe news

Silicon Valley

9 hours ago

Trump Trashes CNBC for FAKE' Nvidia Snub Scoop But Network Says President's Scrambled China Trip Invite Came Only After Initial Story Ran

Jensen Huang is traveling with President Trump to China, contradicting a CNBC report that he was excluded, and Trump called the report fake news.

22 hours ago

Trump Pressed On Iran Plan, Says I Will Think About It On the Flight'

Trump said he will consider his red line for ending the Iran ceasefire during his flight to China, while expecting a positive Xi meeting.

#artificial-intelligence

US politics

'It would be insane' for spy agencies to not have AI model early access, lawmaker says

Artificial intelligence

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

fromwww.bbc.com

Artificial intelligence

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

US politics

'It would be insane' for spy agencies to not have AI model early access, lawmaker says

U.S. intelligence agencies should get early access to advanced AI models for hacking and cyberdefense, while Commerce should also help shape AI policy.

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.

fromwww.bbc.com

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

The US and China are in a technological race focused on dominating Artificial Intelligence.

#ai-security

Trump's China trip collides with AI security fears

The U.S. and China plan leader-level talks on AI guardrails, but trust and shared security norms remain uncertain amid cyber and intelligence competition.

Privacy professionals

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.

Trump's China trip collides with AI security fears

The U.S. and China plan leader-level talks on AI guardrails, but trust and shared security norms remain uncertain amid cyber and intelligence competition.

Privacy professionals

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Calls Trump Out for Lurching Back and Forth' With Barrage of Video Clips

Iran ceasefire talks have cycled from optimism to rejection and threats, with progress tied to President Trump’s Beijing visit and China’s role in Iran’s economy.

SF politics

Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China

A California mayor resigned after DOJ charged her with acting as an illegal Chinese foreign agent, agreeing to plead guilty and potentially face up to 10 years in prison.

Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China's Xi

Trump plans to raise US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping while expecting no near-term conflict over Taiwan’s status.

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 days ago

What Chinese citizens think about Trump's visit: I don't welcome him because he has started wars'

A Beijing square becomes a daily snapshot of public mood amid expectations of Trump’s China visit.

fromLos Angeles Times

2 days ago

Fears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk

The U.S. and China agreed to prevent AI from being used in nuclear command and control, despite distrust and export-control tensions.

2 days ago

Europe should behave more like China does if it wants to survive this age of chaos

China is better prepared for a world where rules no longer matter, while Europe faces greater economic and industrial vulnerability to Chinese dominance.

5 days ago

What's behind Washington's AI safety pivot

The U.S. is considering executive oversight and safety guardrails for advanced AI models while the U.S. and China explore official AI discussions to avoid an arms race.

#tariffs

US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most

US to increase tariffs on EU auto sector to 25% due to non-compliance with a previous trade deal.

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

Trump's tariffs aimed for economic independence but faced global backlash and legal challenges, leading to chaotic trade negotiations and stock market declines.

US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most

US to increase tariffs on EU auto sector to 25% due to non-compliance with a previous trade deal.

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

Trump's tariffs aimed for economic independence but faced global backlash and legal challenges, leading to chaotic trade negotiations and stock market declines.

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US official says China is funding' Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz

Scott Bessent urges China to use diplomacy to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran.

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World politics

The Guardian view on China's carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

Artificial intelligence

China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus

fromThe Washington Post

4 weeks ago

World politics

Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran

The Guardian view on China's carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

China sees a potential shift in US policy on Taiwan during Trump's upcoming visit, hoping for a trade deal and reduced arms sales.

China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus

China blocked Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus, citing foreign investment laws and requiring withdrawal of the transaction.

fromThe Washington Post

4 weeks ago

Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran

China has agreed not to send arms to Iran, and Trump is reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It's harder to get into than Harvard | Fortune

Steve Schwarzman emphasizes the importance of understanding China for future leaders through the Schwarzman Scholars program.

Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal

Washington and its allies accused Beijing of detaining and holding up Panama-linked ships, claiming China's actions were a blatant attempt to politicise maritime trade.

World politics

China's DeepSeek launches preview of new AI model

The DeepSeek-V4 is available in a pro version and a cheaper flash version. V4-Pro has 1.6 trillion parameters while the V4-Flash has 284 billion parameters, which determine models' decision-making ability.

Artificial intelligence

US politics

fromwww.bbc.com

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

The White House aims to combat foreign exploitation of US AI technology, particularly by China, through enhanced cooperation with American firms.

The Strait of Hormuz chaos is just a 'dry run' for if war breaks out between the U.S. and China, Singapore foreign minister says | Fortune

Singapore navigates complex relations with the U.S. and China amid rising tensions, viewing current conflicts as potential precursors to future global conflicts.

US news

fromWIRED

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

A Chinese operative stalked a US figure skater's family, attempting to gather personal information under false pretenses.

Higher education

fromCornell Chronicle

April 24 event celebrates 20 years of China and Asia-Pacific studies | Cornell Chronicle

The College of Arts & Sciences will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies on April 24.

US news

fromBoston.com

Australian judge rejects U.S. Marine pilot's appeal against extradition to U.S.

Daniel Duggan faces extradition to the U.S. for allegedly training Chinese military pilots while in South Africa.

Science

Jesse Watters Hails Artemis Splashdown as Part of Great Power Struggle' With China: God Is Good'

Artemis II's successful splashdown marks a significant achievement in the U.S.-China space race and human exploration of the Moon.

fromThe Cipher Brief

America's AI Strategy Is Fighting the Last War

Washington's AGI strategy risks misdiagnosing AI competition and may weaken America's long-term strategic position.

fromFast Company

Intellectual property law

China is moving faster on next-gen tech. The U.S. is trying to keep up

In recent weeks, China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface medical device and unveiled a five-ton class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that has already completed a public flight.

Science

fromWIRED

AI Research Is Getting Harder to Separate From Geopolitics

NeurIPS faced backlash over restrictions on international participants, particularly affecting Chinese researchers, highlighting tensions between geopolitics and scientific collaboration.

Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay

Trump's trip to Beijing is rescheduled to May 14-15 due to ongoing war in Iran, with Xi Jinping expected to visit the US later.

'We've become like Europe': Jamie Dimon warns China is beating the U.S. as he says Iran war means a 'better chance' of permanent Middle East peace | Fortune

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. defense sector is becoming less adaptable, similar to Europe, due to bureaucratic hurdles.

fromSilicon Canals

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.