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Putin's Ukraine "failure" influencing China on "how and when" to invade Taiwan, CIA chief says

"You don’t achieve quick, decisive victories with underwhelming force," Bill Burns said.

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Ukraine war quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief

Bill Burns says Beijing likely to reconsider timing of any invasion amid Russia’s ‘unsettling’ war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022

U.S. firms in China putting profit before human rights

WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- While China and the United States do not see eye to eye on many political issues, economic mutual dependence is growing stronger among their companies, regions and consumers. The U.S. government is wary of becoming excessively dependent on China and is seeking to "decouple" from China's economy in…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 4, 2022

Why China Hasn't Condemned Russia: American-Led Sanctions Against Russia For Its Invasion Of Ukraine Are Fueling A Global Realignment.

"The friendship of the peoples of China and the Soviet Union is everlasting." 1967 Sino-Soviet propaganda poster (via Soviet Visuals). 

Benzinga · Mar 23, 2022

Musk's Business Ties to China Create Unease in Washington

Elon Musk's ties to China are causing unease in Washington, including among some Republican lawmakers who have been among the billionaire entrepreneur's ardent supporters.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2022

Chinese ambassador says Beijing hasn’t provided Russia with military aid

US officials alleged in diplomatic cables that Beijing was willing to send military, economic aid

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

China will work to de-escalate war in Ukraine, ambassador says

WASHINGTON — China’s top envoy to Washington pledged his country “will do everything” to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and said its relationship with Russia is “not part of the problem.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Elon Musk Takes China's US Ambassador For A Spin In Model S Plaid

Ambassador Qin Gang was impressed with the Tesla Model S Plaid, describing it as a "powerful model, but smooth ride."

InsideEVs · Mar 4, 2022

Elon Musk Takes Chinese Ambassador To US On Drive In Model S Plaid

The Chinese ambassador to the U.S., Qin Gang was driven around in a Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model S Plaid by CEO Elon Musk, the diplomat said in a tweet Friday. 

Benzinga · Mar 4, 2022

Nixon library marks 50 years of US-China relations amid low point for diplomacy

YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Fifty years ago, President Nixon landed in Beijing in a historic visit to China that opened the door to diplomatic relations between the two countries, shifting the power dynamics of the Cold War and undermining the Soviet Union's global influence.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022