Washington, June 3: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that China’s growing dominance over the global supply chain of essential minerals poses a threat to both economic and national security. He stated that the United States is expanding partnerships worldwide to reduce its reliance on Beijing for resources critical to advanced technologies, defense … Read more
Madrid, May 28: The US Ambassador to Spain, Benjamin Leon, has urged caution regarding China‘s involvement in sensitive sectors such as telecommunications, data management, and defense. This marks Leon’s first public appearance since taking office in February. He expressed concerns that China’s increasing presence in strategic areas could pose threats to security, technology, and essential … Read more
Washington, May 22: Two senior Republican lawmakers in the United States have introduced a bill aimed at accelerating sanctions against Chinese entities linked to the military-industrial complex. They assert that the US can no longer delay action against threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Senator Rick Scott and Representative Elise Stefanik presented the … Read more
Beijing, May 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a private meeting at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on Friday, just before Trump’s departure from China. This meeting followed a formal discussion between the two leaders the previous day. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, Xi warmly welcomed Trump … Read more
Washington, March 27: In response to China’s growing economic and diplomatic influence, US officials have informed senators that Southeast Asia and Africa will be focal points in shaping Washington’s strategy for the next phase of global competition. During a confirmation hearing by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, nominees for top diplomatic positions highlighted priorities related … Read more
Washington, March 18: American lawmakers and industry experts have raised alarms over China‘s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and autonomous systems, deeming them a growing national security threat. The concerns encompass issues related to data access, cyber vulnerabilities, supply chain dependencies, and military applications. During a hearing of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee, Chairman … Read more