#US-China Relations

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China's Role in the U.S. Election: A Focus for Trump, an Oversight for Harris

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the rivalry between the U.S. and China remains a significant theme, yet only one major party candidate is actively addressing it. Republican nominee Donald Trump has made China a central topic, mentioning it 40 times at five rallies since the latest presidential debate. In a recent town hall in Michigan, he referred to China 27 times in just one hour.

Trump portrays China as an economic threat, discussing proposed tariffs on imports from China and emphasizing the need to prevent Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. market. He has also blamed China for the COVID-19 pandemic and cautioned against its ambitions to replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. His rhetoric resonates with blue-collar voters in the industrial Midwest, who have felt the impact of competition from Chinese manufacturers, though some economists warn that his tariff plans could harm U.S. consumers.

In contrast, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has not mentioned China at all in her six rallies since September 10, although she did address the issue in a speech about the economy in Pittsburgh. An aide defended her approach, noting that she has a track record of working against China's efforts to undermine global stability.

The difference in focus was evident at a recent Trump event in Smithton, Pennsylvania, where he held a discussion about the "growing threat" of the Chinese Communist Party to the U.S. food supply. Local farmers voiced their concerns about competition from subsidized Chinese imports, while Trump reiterated his intention to use tariffs to protect American industries.

The conversation also included Richard Grenell, a former U.S. ambassador and potential future secretary of state, who criticized China’s strategic actions against the U.S.

If Harris were to win, her administration is expected to continue the current Biden administration's approach, which has identified China as a key competitor among global democracies. However, public opinion polls indicate that China is not a top priority for many voters, who are more concerned about issues like the economy and immigration.

In battleground states like Pennsylvania, where polls show a tight race, Trump's focus on China may resonate with undecided voters, making it a potential tipping point in the election. Bill Bretz, chair of the local county Republican Party, emphasized that while China may not be the leading concern for voters, highlighting it could sway opinions in a crucial state.

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टैरिफ वॉर में चीन की 125% स्ट्राइक, ट्रंप की नीति को बताया 'मजाक'

🌟News: ट्रंप के टैरिफ अटैक पर चीन की करारा जवाबी कार्रवाई, टैरिफ बढ़ाकर किया 125%चीन और अमेरिका के बीच ट्रेड वॉर अब चरम पर पहुंच गया है। ट्रंप प्रशासन द्वारा चीनी सामानों पर टैरिफ बढ़ाकर 145% करने के फैसले के जवाब में, चीन ने अमेरिकी उत्पादों पर आयात शुल्क को 84% से बढ़ाकर 125% कर दिया है। यह नया टैरिफ रेट शनिवार से लागू होगा।चीन के वित्त मंत्रालय ने इस फैसले के साथ ही स्पष्ट कर दिया है कि अब…

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टैरिफ वॉर: अमेरिका-चीन के बीच तनाव चरम पर, पनामा नहर बना विवाद का नया केंद्र

US China Tariff War: अमेरिका और चीन के बीच टैरिफ व���वाद अब एक पूर्ण व्यापार युद्ध में तब्दील होता दिख रहा है। दोनों देश एक-दूसरे पर टैरिफ बम फोड़ते हुए लगातार पलटवार कर रहे हैं, जिससे वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था पर गहरे संकट के बादल मंडरा रहे हैं। इस बीच, पनामा नहर को लेकर अमेरिकी रक्षा मंत्री पीट हेगसेथ की चेतावनी और चीन की तीखी प्रतिक्रिया ने इस तनाव को नया आयाम दे दिया है। टैरिफ विवाद ने बढ़ाई…

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A TikTok Deal Was Within Trump's Grasp. Then He Placed Tariffs on China

Donald Trump was reportedly just within reach of completing a TikTok deal. But that came to a halt after he placed tariffs on China. President Donald Trump was reportedly just within reach of completing a TikTok deal that would have transferred the popular app to a U.S.-based company. But that came to a halt after he placed tariffs on China. The deal to move TikTok under the control of primarily…

[firstoccupier]

Tip of the hat to the world’s premier aficionado of absurdity, China!

WPS.News Report Dateline: Baybay City | March 8, 2025 In the latest developments in the West Philippine Sea, tensions have escalated as the Chinese coast guard continues to assert its presence in disputed waters, particularly around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal. Reports from March 7 to March 8, 2025, indicate a series of confrontations and diplomatic exchanges that underscore the…

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Trump's Second Term Inauguration: 8 Big Changes Ahead!

In a historic moment that has captured national attention, Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office once again, marking the commencement of his second term as President of the United States. This event, laden with both anticipation and controversy, signifies a pivotal chapter in American democracy. As we delve into the details of Trump’s second term inauguration on January 20, 2025, let’s…

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ترامب يعيد تشكيل العلاقات الأمريكية الصينية: رسوم، تكنولوجيا، وتايوان

إعادة صياغة المقالة حول علاقة الولايات المتحدة والصين في عهد ترامب الثاني العنوان⁢ الجديد: ثلاثية ترامب تُعيد تشكيل العلاقات الأمريكية الصينية: ‌ الجمارك، التكنولوجيا،‍ وتايوان أسلوب الكتابة: تحليلي / مهني الكلمات المفتاحية: ترامب، الصين، الولايات المتحدة، العلاقات‍ الأمريكية الصينية، ⁣الجمارك، التكنولوجيا، تايوان، السياسة الخارجية مع‌ عودة⁢ دونالد ترامب إلى ⁤البيت الأبيض، يتأهب قادة العالم…

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Discover how China’s President Xi Jinping addressed the U.S. at the APEC summit, warning against crossing the "red line" on Taiwan while proposing a cooperative approach with president-elect Donald Trump. Get insights into key issues like Taiwan, the South China Sea, Ukraine, and future U.S.-China relations.

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As Trump threatens a full-scale trade war, will the US be able to compete with China?

Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com The relationship between the United States and China may experience heightened tension. It could also undergo further deterioration due to Trump’s threats to initiate a trade war. Trump intends to impose stricter tariffs on Chinese goods and services. This action could significantly impact the economic stability of both nations. It could also affect their…

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China releases US pastor David Lin, who was jailed for life in 2006

China releases US pastor David Lin, who was jailed for life in 2006 #ChinadetainsUScitizens #contractfraud

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(via ‘China’s overcapacity’ narrative can not justify protectionist US push)

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Building Bridges: How Cultural Exchange Shapes Future Leaders

Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, embodies this spirit of cultural exchange. His year teaching in Guangdong, China, in 1989 was during the Tiananmen Square massacre. This period offers him a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in modern Chinese history. His background highlights the potential for educational exchanges to foster deep, nuanced understandings of…

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China receives US equipment to make advanced chips despite new rules-report

Chinese companies are buying up U.S. chipmaking equipment to make advanced semiconductors, despite a raft of new export curbs aimed at thwarting advances in the country's semiconductor industry, a report said on Tuesday.

The 741 page annual report, released by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, takes aim at the Biden administration's Oct. 2022 export curbs, which seek to bar Chinese chipmakers from getting U.S. chipmaking tools if they would be used to manufacture advanced chips at the 14 nanometer node or below.

With the Commerce Department using the 14 nanometer restriction limit, "importers are often able to purchase the equipment if they claim it is being used on an older production line, and with limited capacity for end-use inspections, it is difficult to verify the equipment is not being used to produce more advanced chips," the report stated.

The finding comes as the United States scrambles to figure out how Chinese telecoms giant Huawei was able to produce an advanced 7 nanometer chip to power its Mate 60 Pro smartphone at China's top chipmaker SMIC, despite the export curbs announced last year.

Huawei and SMIC were also added to a trade restriction list in 2019 and 2020, which in theory bars U.S. suppliers from shipping certain technology to the companies.

China watchers had theorized that SMIC could have made the chip with equipment obtained prior to the October 2022 rules, but it had other options for obtaining the equipment from oversees, the report shows.

The United States managed to plug a key loophole in its efforts to stymie China's access to advanced chipmaking tools by convincing allies Japan and the Netherlands, with similarly robust chipmaking equipment industries, to announce their own restrictions on exports of the coveted technology.

But China stockpiled equipment by taking advantage of the lagtime between the United States' October 2022 rules, and Japan and the Netherlands' similar moves in July and September of 2023 respectively, the report details.

According to the document, between January and August 2023, China imported $3.2 billion (RMB 23.5 billion) worth of semiconductor manufacturing machines from the Netherlands, a 96.1% increase over the $1.7 billion (RMB 12 billion) recorded over the same period in 2022. China's imports of semiconductor equipment from all countries totaled $13.8 billion (RMB 100 billion) over the first eight months of 2023, it added.

The report does not outline a specific recommendation to address the gaps in the U.S. rules, but urges Congress to request an annual evaluation, to be completed within 6 months by the General Accountability Office and later made public, of the effectiveness of export controls on chipmaking equipment to China.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created in 2000 to submit an annual report to Congress on the national security implications of the economic ties between the United States and China, and to provide recommendations for government action.

(This story has been corrected to show that the report was released by the US China Economic and Security Review Commission, not the House Select Committee on China, in paragraph 2)

[firstoccupier]

Philippines Asserts Sovereignty Amid Escalating Maritime Tensions

WPS News Update: February 23, 2025 Tensions intensified in the West Philippine Sea during the early hours of February 23, as Chinese maritime forces ramped up their presence around Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal—territories claimed by the Philippines. In response, the Philippine Coast Guard reported an increase in patrols, alongside the deployment of additional naval assets to assert…