May 16 China and Russia stress partnership as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine By Emily Wang Fujiyama, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press At their summit, Putin and Xi reaffirmed a “no-limits” alliance that has grown deeper as both countries face deepening tensions with the West. Continue reading
May 15 In first AI dialogue, U.S. cites ‘misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington’s restrictions By Jamey Keaten, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press A council spokesperson said the countries exchanged perspectives on AI safety and risk management in "candid and constructive" discussions a day earlier. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 10:10 Treasury Secretary Yellen on why Biden is targeting Chinese manufacturing with new tariffs By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Murrey Jacobson, Kyle Midura, Alexa Gold President Biden announced a series of major tariffs on several Chinese imports. The world's two largest economic superpowers are colliding over the future of electric vehicles and other industrial sectors. It comes as both President Biden and Donald Trump are… Continue watching
May 14 WATCH: White House suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico By News Desk and Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that additional penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes. Continue reading
May 14 Putin visits China to discuss with Xi ‘cooperation in various fields’ By Associated Press The two continent-sized authoritarian states are increasingly in dispute with democracies and NATO while seeking to gain influence in Africa, the Middle East and South America. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese goods including electric vehicles, solar panels By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein, Paul Wiseman, Didi Tang, Associated Press The Democratic president said that Chinese government subsidies ensure the nation's companies don’t have to turn a profit, giving them an unfair advantage in global trade. Continue reading
May 13 Small, well-built Chinese electric vehicle poses a big threat to the U.S. auto industry By Tom Krisher, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China. But it drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much. Continue reading
May 13 China and U.S. envoys to hold 1st top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The meeting Tuesday is billed as an opening exchange of views in an inter-governmental dialogue on AI agreed during a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November. Continue reading
May 13 Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming military base By Fatima Hussein, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. It also forces the removal of certain equipment owned by MineOne Partners Ltd., a firm that is partly owned… Continue reading
May 03 Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States have vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gather in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China's operations in the South China Sea. Continue reading