The US and the Philippines are working on a new intelligence-sharing deal as tensions are soaring between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. The Defense Post reported that US and Philippine officials discussed the potential agreement, known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), during talks held in Washington last week. … Continue reading "US, Philippines Working on Intelligence Sharing Deal Amid China Tensions"
China produces about half of the world’s steel and sells it for less than half what U.S.-produced steel costs, administration officials said.
US President Joe Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium, while US Trade Representative office launches investigation into Beijing’s practices in logistics and shipbuilding industries.
President touted plan during speech on Wednesday in Pennsylvania, where union support could prove crucialJoe Biden announced plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum and promised to block the acquisition of US Steel by a Japanese company during a speech to steelworkers on Wednesday in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where union support could prove crucial in the November general election.Biden touted the plan during a visit to the United Steelworkers union headquarters in...
By Shaun Tandon US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks. A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s visit to Shanghai saw […]
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China as the two sides butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues. Talks between the two sides have increased in […]
By W.G. Dunlop US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers’ defense chiefs in nearly 18 months. The United States has been working to strengthen defense cooperation with its allies in the Asia-Pacific region to counter China’s growing influence […]
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific traded mostly with gains on Tuesday following economic data from Japan and China. Japanese retail sales fell more than projected in March, while industrial production
No matter who wins the U.S. election in November, for China it’s lose-lose. With mistrust between the two nations deepening, both President Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump have sought to cast themselves as hard-line negotiators who will stand tough against China’s rise. And with both candidates vying to prove their mettle on dealing with China, experts are divided on which would ultimately harm Beijing’s interests more. “There’s no best-case scenario. There’s only the bad...
President Joe Biden will call on the U.S. Trade Representative to triple
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A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.