“China and Vietnam have mixed attitudes towards each other,” said a researcher from the government-linked Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), who spoke on condition of anonymity. “While they need each other politically [to maintain stability at home], their widening differences on security-related issues, especially over the South China Sea disputes, remain the key obstacle.” … Read more
China recently announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment. (Representational) The U.S. House of Representatives’ China committee will introduce a bill to ban the U.S. government from buying Chinese drones, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Mike Gallagher, the Republican head of the committee, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the ranking Democrat, will introduce the … Read more
Beijing’s widening curbs on iPhone use by government staff raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers on Thursday and fanned fears that American tech companies heavily exposed to China could take a hit from rising tensions between the countries. Apple closed down 2.9% Thursday — its worst two-day percentage decline since November — after news that Beijing … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American 2024 US presidential aspirant, said a stronger US-India relationship could help America declare economic independence from China. In a video message shared by news agency PTI, Ramaswamy, whose popularity rating and online fundraising have surged after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate, called for stronger strategic ties … Read more
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