Two Canadian lawmakers, Helena Jaczek and Marie-France Lalonde, have decided to wrap up their Taiwan visit earlier than planned. This move comes just before Prime Minister Mark Carney's scheduled trip to China. The pair, both part of Carney's Liberal Party, mentioned that their decision was influen
A prominent figure in the biotech world has raised a red flag. Noubar Afeyan, a well-known investor, has expressed concerns about a growing resistance to science in the United States. He believes this trend could have serious consequences. In a recent letter to investors, Afeyan warned that rejecti
Greenland is a place with a lot of rare earth elements. These are important for making high-tech stuff like electric cars and robots. But mining them there is super tough. The weather is harsh, and there are no roads or power lines. Plus, the rocks holding these elements are tricky to work with. So
The recent U. S. military action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, has sent a clear message to China: the U. S. is serious about keeping its influence out of the Americas. This move is part of a larger strategy to counter China's growing presence in the region,
Li Chenggang, a key figure in China's trade negotiations with the U. S. , is far from the typical diplomat. He's a chain-smoking, porcelain-collecting lawyer who knows his way around trade law and speaks excellent English. He's not afraid to stand his ground, even if it means stepping on a few toes.
The United States is pushing for faster action to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to discuss this with finance officials from several countries. These nations together make up 60% of the global demand for these minerals. The urgency comes fr
The US is pushing other countries to act fast on reducing their dependence on China for rare minerals. This is a big deal because these minerals are used in many important things, like defense tech, batteries, and renewable energy. A senior US official said that the US Treasury Secretary will talk
China is making big moves to catch up in the tech world, but there are some serious hurdles. The country's top AI experts say that while China is getting better at taking risks and innovating, the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is a major roadblock. This week, two Chinese AI startups, MiniMax an
Chen Zhi, a Chinese national who had been living in Cambodia, was once seen as untouchable. He had been accused of running large-scale crypto scams, but for years, he managed to evade justice. Things changed when Cambodia, his adopted home, decided to hand him over to China. Chen Zhi had become a C
In a recent chat, U. S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on China and Taiwan. He believes that it's up to Chinese President Xi Jinping to decide what China does about Taiwan. Trump also mentioned that he would be unhappy if China changed Taiwan's current situation. He thinks Xi won't make
