What cards does China hold in the US-China tech, trade battle?

Beijing has launched a series of retaliatory measures against US technology sanctions, including cutting supplies of rare earth elements and punishing US companies operating in China. US President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese exports and analysts believe he will further tighten technical restrictions on China. What other cards could…

China-backed elections raise fears of ‘negative peace’ in Myanmar

Washington— As Myanmar’s military government prepares for elections in 2025, attention turns to neighboring China, which critics say is pushing Southeast Asian countries to regard the vote as a solution to Myanmar’s ongoing political crisis. Is putting pressure. In February 2021, a military coup in Myanmar overthrew the democratically elected government and triggered a civil…

Rubio confident of engaging Beijing as US’s top diplomat despite sanctions

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state, Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, is a well-known China critic. Despite being sanctioned by the Beijing government in 2020, Rubio says he is confident in “finding solutions” to engage with China if confirmed. VOA State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching reports on Rubio’s legislative record and…

China takes action against Canadian institutions, individuals over Uyghur, Tibet

Beijing— China said on Sunday it was retaliating against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues related to the Uyghurs and Tibet. The measures that took effect Saturday include asset freezes and entry bans and targets include the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project of Canada and the Canada-Tibet Committee, China’s foreign ministry…