Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War

The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.

Trump to visit China in mid-May

President Donald Trump has rescheduled his summit with Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for May 14 to 15, the White House announced Wednesday. The summit, originally scheduled for March 30, was delayed because of the war in Iran.

'Americas Counter Cartel Coalition': Inside the US strategy to combat narco terror, confront China, other foes

Joseph M. Humire, acting assistant secretary of War for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, explains the Trump administration's strategy for the Western Hemisphere.

The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants

A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the case for electric vehicles. China’s EV makers are eager to deliver.
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China’s new masterplan for its tech economy in 2030 and beyond

China's 15th five-year plan targets futuristic technologies including flying taxis, fusion power, quantum computing and brain-computer interfaces by 2030.

GM’s China Sales Are Down 75%, And The Clock Running Out Isn’t One It Controls

GM is relaunching Buick and Cadillac in China as EVs, inside a joint venture that expires in 2027 with no renewal confirmed

In China, a rush to 'raise lobsters' quickly leads to second thoughts

OpenClaw, a highly autonomous open-source AI agent, is especially popular in China, but security concerns have both users and the government seeking to rein it in.

Satellite photos show China's massive manmade island in disputed waters

China has reclaimed 1,500 acres at Antelope Reef, which is large enough to accommodate a runway and other military features.