Category: United States International Relations

Has China Lost Its Taste for the iPhone?

Apple has deep ties in the country, its second-largest market. But there are signs that Chinese consumers are becoming a harder sell.
India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.

The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent

China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent

China has produced a huge number of top A.I. engineers in recent years. New research shows that, by some measures, it has already eclipsed the United States.
TikTok Bill’s Progress Slows in the Senate

Legislation to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the app or have it banned in the United States sailed through the House, but the Senate has no plans to move hastily.
Jared Kushner Pursuing Development Deals in Albania and Serbia

Donald Trump’s son-in-law said he was close to finalizing real estate projects in the two Balkan nations, an example of the Trump family’s pursuit of deals abroad as the former president seeks the White House.
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.
Big American Tech Profits From Chinese Ad Spending Spree

Temu, Shein, and streaming and gaming apps looking to break into the U.S. market are spending huge sums to get their wares in front of American consumers.
China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People

Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.
China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%

Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
U.S. to Impose Sanctions on More Than 500 Russian Targets

A package of economic restrictions to be announced on Friday will be the largest since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago.