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24 results for “china tech rivalry”
Military / WarThe Veil
China Uses Djibouti Outpost to Assert Itself on Houthi Attacks
A joint communiqué issued Thursday supports freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid Houthi attacks.
- 7 min
- Djibouti
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California woman indicted on charges that she was spying for China
Prosecutors allege she spied on Taiwan's president's son for China. She was indicted earlier in October; the allegation has not been proven in court.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Anduril employee tender offer would value the defense tech startup at $90 billion
A reported employee tender offer could value Anduril at $90 billion, but completion and transaction terms have not been disclosed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China
A Beijing-tagged signal frames Trump's approach to the Russia–Ukraine war against the longer-term challenge from China. No policy change is reported.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize for Recognizing Taiwan
Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their countries’ recognition of Taiwan. The sanctions’ terms and practical effects remain unc...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
EU, China Strike Deal that Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Car Exports
The deal could cut Chinese hybrid-car exports to the EU, but its terms, scope and start date have not been provided.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
An October 2026 signal references a purported Chinese military base in Laos, but its existence, location, operator and role remain unverified.
- 7 min
- Laos
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China says Iran has a legitimate right to peaceful nuclear activities. The statement does not report a change to Iran's program.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.
President Trump hosted tech leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence in Washington, according to a Sept. 29 report.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
2 giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit
Two giant pandas departed Chengdu, China, on September 27, 2026, bound for a zoo in Atlanta after a Xi-Trump summit.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
China is taking the fight to the stars. America must reclaim space supremacy
U.S. officials warn of China’s on-orbit space control, urging stronger defenses and cislunar strategies to protect satellites and critical systems.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bessent reveals extension to Busan agreement with China until January
Treasury’s Bessent extends a financial coordination deal with China to January, aiming to steady Asia markets amid the Iran war’s ripple effects.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Beyond killer robots: China's real AI threat to America is already here, experts warn
Experts in Washington say China’s open-source AI and distillation efforts, not robots, risk eroding U.S. advantages and complicating controls.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
We should use Reagan as a guide in handling our modern arms race with China
Policy call in Washington backs tighter AI chip exports to China, shaping U.S.–China talks and industry, with allies’ alignment key to enforcement.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China
White House orders EMALS vs. steam catapult review as four upgrades could shape U.S. carrier readiness, budgets, and timelines after Lincoln deployment.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
U.S. signals de-escalation may rely on Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow, citing their channels to Tehran as energy and shipping risks mount.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leaders
Beijing rebuffs U.S. tech leaders’ appeals to slow AI, calling them strategic fearmongering amid chip curbs and standards battles in Washington and Beij...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Mike Johnson rejects AI moratorium over China threat as conservative activist demands guardrails
In Washington, the House Speaker urges industry-Congress talks on AI safety, rejecting a pause as conservatives push for stricter guardrails.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis
In Beijing and Ankara, Erdogan signals closer China–Russia engagement while maintaining Western ties, testing NATO balance and multi-vector diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
FBI seizes QTFY domains after intrusions at U.S. agencies and DOE labs, with data stolen from 300+ orgs; action announced in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States