Former World Bank chief asks China to stop hoarding food and fertiliser Beijing restricted fertiliser exports to protect domestic market after US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted global supply chains The Independent UK · May 12
Rubio just drew a red line for China in Latin America after Panama-flagged ships mysteriously vanished in the canal Marco Rubio just issued a sharp warning to China, declaring that “the sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable” after the U.S. and five Latin American allies accused Beijing of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute over control of the Panama Canal. The confrontation by the Secretary of State escalated into… The Mary Sue · May 1
Trump promises ‘help is on its way’ and tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’ US president gives clearest signal yet that he might take military action against Tehran over killing of demonstrators The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud - as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jan 13
China threatens to retaliate over Trump’s 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran US president announces measure in response to situation in Iran, which is facing anti-government protests The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Taiwan 2027: China's target date for potential takeover fast approaches The clock is ticking, and Beijing is preparing. Axios · Dec 30, 2025
China files tit-for-tat lawsuit against Missouri amid claims it hoarded PPE during Covid pandemic Missouri filed a lawsuit against China for hoarding personal protective equipment in the early months of the pandemic and a federal judge gave a ruling in favour of the US state earlier this year The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says Missouri’s top prosecutor says China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump says Xi vowed no action on Taiwan during his presidency Taiwan is a self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as part of its territory, and US officials have long been worried that China may use military action against it. Euronews · Nov 3, 2025
How space is becoming the new battlefield between world powers Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance. Euronews · Aug 18, 2025
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
Trump says China ‘violated’ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a ‘very bad situation’ until he agreed to cut them a deal on tariffs. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
Chinese companies are secretly powering North Korea’s global IT workers scheme A host of Chinese front companies could be helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. businesses, a report reveals. Fortune · May 14, 2025
CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 originated from a lab The intelligence agency says it has ‘low confidence’ in assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 China Warns 'No One Will Win' After Trump Vows To Impose New Tariffs On Top Trade Partners A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy disputed Trump's assertion that officials reneged on pledges to execute drug dealers for sending fentanyl in the the U.S.
Fortune · Nov 26, 2024 Trump fires the first salvo in his renewed trade war with China: A 10% across-the-board tariff On Truth Social, Trump alleged that Chinese inaction on illegal fentanyl was the reason behind the new 10% tariff.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024 China’s small manufacturers anguish over Trump’s tariff plans Republican candidate’s plans to slap tariffs of 60 percent or more on imports has businesses in China worried.
Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2024 Excitement as two new pandas arrive in US from China The bears, part of China’s ‘panda diplomacy’, will stay in DC’s National Zoo under a 10-year agreement.
Tom’s Hardware · May 15, 2024 US to increase tariffs on Chinese semiconductors by 100% in 2025 — officials say it protects the $53 billion spent on the CHIPS Act The U.S. will increase import tariffs on Chinese semiconductors from 25% to 50% in 2025.
Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024 What is a sanction? UK imposes measures following alleged Chinese cyber attacks The UK is one of many countries that impose sanctions on people and businesses
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024 Article 23: China hits back at criticism of Hong Kong’s hardline new security law Beijing dismisses chorus of concern from western governments over punitive new law as slander
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 US biotech company halts sales of DNA kits in Tibet, as lawmakers mull more export controls on China Thermo Fisher, an American biotech company, has halted sales of its DNA testing products in Tibet, amid concerns that its products might have assisted the Chinese government in a surveillance campaign in the ethnic region
Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2023 Biden’s ‘ticking time bomb’ remark referred to China’s economy: White House US President told political fundraiser that China was ‘in trouble’ due to internal economic and social tensions.
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2023 US dispatches warships after China and Russia send naval patrol near Alaska Combined naval patrol appeared to be largest such flotilla to approach US territory and ‘highly provocative’, expert says
Zenger · Jul 31, 2023 U.S. To Provide Taiwan With $345M In Defense Equipment, Escalating Tensions With China Chinese Embassy Condemns U.S. Involvement in Taiwan's Defense, Opposes Arms Sales to Taiwan