Members phkrause Posted December 19, 2025 Author Members Posted December 19, 2025 US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. https://apnews.com/article/trump-taiwan-arms-sales-china-2743b66e3a4e47a895e731568cef9008? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted January 20 Author Members Posted January 20 China blocks Nvidia H200 AI chips that US government cleared for export – report Suppliers of parts for Nvidia’s H200 have paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, according to a report. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/17/china-blocks-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-that-us-government-cleared-for-export-report? ps:Not sure I understand that!! What are they afraid of? Isn't that what they wanted?? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 3 Author Members Posted February 3 🇨🇳 China threatens U.S. drug-making crown By Caitlin Owens Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios China has gotten so good at making cutting-edge pharmaceuticals that it seriously threatens America's long-standing dominance in drug-making, Axios Future of Health Care author Caitlin Owens writes. China is "really very close to us," Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC at Davos. "If they continue like that with that strength, they will become better than us. I think it's a wake-up call for us." Why it matters: "If the United States loses its primacy in biopharmaceutical innovation, it risks weakening the financial and intellectual engine that drives broader biotechnology leadership," the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology wrote in December. Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 31 Author Members Posted March 31 💊 China threatens U.S. pharma Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo: Peng Bin/VCG via Getty Images China's emergence as a second hub of pharmaceutical innovation could trigger massive changes to the global drug market, including how treatments are regulated and priced in the U.S., Axios' Caitlin Owens reports. Why it matters: More cutting-edge therapies are generally a good thing for patients, regardless of where they come from. But the new world order could spark questions over who'll access those therapies and where money flows. 🇨🇳 By the numbers: China went from being the country of origin for just 8% of the world's drug development in 2015 to 32.3% in 2024, according to a new study published yesterday in JAMA. 🇺🇸 The U.S., on the other hand, lost ground. In 2015, 48.2% of new programs originated here. By 2024, that number dropped to 37.4%. During that time, the number of U.S. drug development programs grew from around 5,000 to around 7,000 — but the Chinese programs skyrocketed from fewer than a thousand to more than 6,000. 🧑🏼🔬 Between the lines: The more China succeeds at getting drugs beyond early stages of development, the more likely it is that U.S. regulators will have to make tough decisions about how to evaluate the products. And Chinese companies could eventually compete with Western ones on price, undercutting today's lucrative financial model. Read more. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted April 24 Author Members Posted April 24 🇨🇳 New playbook to counter China Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Axios managing editor Dave Lawler — attending the Endless Frontiers conference in Austin with 200 top tech founders, policymakers and private equity investors to discuss America's competition with China — isolates these four takeaways from the summit: Beating China to the Moon — and using robotics to build a base once there. Breaking China's chokehold on U.S. AI development, particularly on critical minerals. Turning to startups to equip the military of the 21st century, at the expense of the traditional big defense contractors (think Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman). AI innovations like a secretive DARPA platform now being used to war-game a potential Pacific conflict. Between the lines: The invite-only gathering includes Trump officials David Sacks and Jacob Helberg, alongside Jim Mattis and Jake Sullivan. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 13 Author Members Posted May 13 US-China relations President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing today for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where the war in Iran is expected to be a major focus. China has long been a close ally of Iran and is the main importer of Iranian oil. The trip comes as Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support" and as aides say he is more seriously weighing renewed combat operations. Read more. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 13 Author Members Posted May 13 Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit President Donald Trump is set to leave Tuesday for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping after weeks of trying, and failing, to persuade the Chinese government to use its considerable leverage to prod Iran to agree to U.S. terms to end the two-month war — or at the very least, reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read more. Why this matters: Trump has veered between venting that China, the world’s biggest buyer of Iranian oil, hasn’t done more to get the Islamic Republic in line, and acknowledging that Xi’s government helped de-escalate the conflict last month by nudging Tehran back to ceasefire talks when negotiations wobbled. Lately, the Trump administration seems determined not to let differences on Iran overshadow efforts to make headway on other difficult matters — ranging from trade to further Chinese cooperation to block exports of fentanyl precursors. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ What to know about Trump-Xi summit with trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda WATCH: Chinese people share mixed feelings about Trump’s visit Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 15 Author Members Posted May 15 China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict BEIJING (AP) — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart. https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-china-iran-trade-a1d63a711a037472f5c1c330c2120bd5? 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Xi warns Trump about Taiwan As a two-day summit began in Beijing today, China's Xi Jinping warned President Trump that Washington's handling of Taiwan could lead to "conflicts." His tone was a sharp contrast to Trump, who praised his Chinese counterpart and declared: "It's an honor to be your friend." The pair talked trade and other issues for two hours behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People. According to a Chinese readout, Xi told Trump that "the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations." (AP) Apple CEO Tim Cook, part of a big delegation of U.S. business leaders joining the summit, flashed a peace sign when pool reporters shouted questions as he left the welcome ceremony. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said: "Meetings went well … Mr. Xi and President Trump were incredible." Musk, who stood behind Trump officials along with 13 other CEOs, said he wants to accomplish "many good things" in China. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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Members phkrause Posted May 16 Author Members Posted May 16 Historic summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping hailed a new era of US-China relations defined by "stable" ties during talks with President Donald Trump in Beijing today. Their multi-day summit has struck a notably conciliatory tone, with both leaders extending a hand of partnership as Xi said they agreed to establish a "constructive strategic" relationship over the next three years and beyond. But Xi also warned that Taiwan "is the most important issue in China-US relations" and it could create a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled. Read more. WATCH: Group of cheering children welcomes Trump in Beijing Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 16 Author Members Posted May 16 Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that Washington’s handling of its relations with Taiwan could lead to “conflicts.” His tone was a sharp contrast to Trump, who opened the highly anticipated summit with Xi by praising his Chinese counterpart and declaring that “it’s an honor to be your friend.” Read more. Why this matters: It underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Taiwan — and suggested that Trump’s three-day visit to China is likely to be longer on pageantry and symbolism than major bilateral breakthroughs. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Live updates: Xi and Trump’s closed-door meeting WATCH: Trump declines to say if he and Xi discussed Taiwan Jury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 17 Author Members Posted May 17 🇨🇳 Trump tries to defy gravity President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping was staged as a reunion between old friends, concluding today with a private tour of Zhongnanhai, the Chinese Communist Party's secretive leadership compound, which includes Xi's official residence, Axios' Zachary Basu writes. Strolling the gardens, Trump declared the blooms around him "the most beautiful roses anyone has ever seen." Xi promised to send him seeds. Why it matters: The warm public choreography of the past two days has masked a stubborn reality — nearly every force shaping U.S.-China relations is pulling them apart. Trump spent the trip pitching closer ties with China after a decade of decoupling that he, more than any other American president, helped set in motion. The two wrapped up today by declaring success and claiming progress in stabilizing U.S.-China relations. But deep differences persist between the world's two biggest powers on Iran, Taiwan and more. Over tea and lunch, Trump and Xi, with top aides and translators in tow, huddled for nearly three hours of talks before the U.S. leader completed his historic three-day trip to China. "This has been an incredible visit," Trump said. "I think a lot of good has come of it. We've made some fantastic trade deals — great for both countries." Xi called it a "milestone": "We have established a new bilateral relationship, or rather a constructive, strategic, stable relationship." 🦅 Zoom in: China hawks in Trump's administration worked in the days and weeks leading up to the summit to undercut the case for rapprochement. Consider: New sanctions on firms helping Iran target U.S. forces and refineries buying Iranian oil. A White House memo accusing Chinese entities of "industrial-scale" theft of American AI secrets. Federal charges unsealed against a California mayor for acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. 🕵️♂️ The intrigue: Leaks from inside the government paint an even more hostile picture of the U.S.-China rivalry. A U.S. intelligence assessment reported by the Washington Post found that China is exploiting the Iran war to gain ground over the U.S. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Chinese companies are negotiating clandestine arms sales to Iran. Trump told Fox News's Sean Hannity that Xi assured him China won't supply Iran with military equipment. "But at the same time," Trump added, "he said they buy a lot of their oil there, and they'd like to keep doing that. He'd like to see Hormuz Strait opened ... I said, well, we didn't stop it. They did it." 🥂 The other side: While warning Trump that mishandling Taiwan could provoke "an extremely dangerous situation," Xi played his own part in the summit's friendly choreography. At yesterday's state banquet, Xi told Trump that China's "great rejuvenation" could go "hand in hand" with "Make America Great Again." 🕊️ Between the lines: Both leaders have clear incentives to maintain the truce, for now at least. Trump doesn't need any more election-year economic shocks. Xi likely believes "strategic stability" with the U.S. will help China push ahead with its own military and technological ambitions. As the leaders play nice, their governments are working furiously in the background to reduce their dependence on one another. The bottom line: Two aging nationalist leaders, presiding over the world's most dangerous rivalry, spent the week performing a friendship neither of their governments seems willing to sustain. Video: Trump addresses reporters. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted May 19 Author Members Posted May 19 China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit The White House announced Sunday that China will buy at an annualized rate of $17 billion per year for 2026 and at that level for 2027 and 2028. The deals are on top of previous commitments to buy U.S. soybeans. Read more. Why this matters: The agreement comes as China sharply cut back on U.S. imports last year after Trump launched a trade war against the country. It offers some hope to American farmers harmed by the trade war as they saw a major export market dry up. The agreement includes restoring market access for U.S. beef and resuming poultry imports from certain states. There was no immediate confirmation of the terms from Beijing, but China on Saturday had signaled progress. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Takeaways from Trump’s trip to China Trump returns from Chinese state visit to face economic challenges at home Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’ WATCH: US farmers turning to automation amid labor shortages and aging workforce Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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