On Tuesday, the Trump administration ordered China’s Houston consulate to close, amping up tensions in already fraught relations. Here are some of the key developments reshaping U.S.-China relations.
China set to launch an ambitious mission to Mars
The second of three high-profile Mars missions is poised for takeoff as early as Thursday, an ambitious attempt by China to send a sophisticated orbiter, lander and rover to the red planet in a major …
China says it will retaliate after US orders its Houston consulate to close
Beijing vowed to retaliate after it said the United States ordered its Houston consulate to be closed within 72 hours, calling it an “outrageous and unjustified move” and marking a serious escalation …
Accuse, Evict, Repeat: Why Punishing China and Russia for Cyberattacks Fails
So far, there is scant evidence that these punishments have limited the cyberattacks and other bad behavior from America’s two greatest rivals for influence and power around the world.
Exclusive: More Hong Kong Residents Say U.S. Is Bigger Threat Than China, Poll Shows
An exclusive Newsweek poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies showed that more Hong Kong residents believed closer relations with mainland China “will best serve Hong Kong’s long-term strategic …
UK unveils new special visa for Hong Kong’s BNO holders
However, Ms Patel said on Wednesday that the offer meant the UK was “keeping our promise” to Hong Kong residents “to uphold their freedoms”. What are the conditions to get the spe …
Taiwan says threat of military clash with China is ‘on the rise’
Relations took another sharp turn Wednesday after the State Department said it ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said this week the United States would …
Day after SECDEF expressed support for Taiwan, island nation says China stepping up threats
A day after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the U.S. remains steadfast in its support of Taiwan, that nation’s foreign minister said China appears to be a stepping up of its threat to use force to …
Will discuss all disputed areas with China: Bhutan
A day after China repeated its claims over Eastern Bhutan, Bhutan issued a rare statement, asserting that “all disputed areas” will be discussed when the Bhutan-China boundary talks, which have not …
Holidays to Cyprus hotspot ‘written off’ this summer as region faces COVID-19 devastation
HOLIDAYS to one of Cyprus’ main tourist hotspots face devastation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with officials in the nation deeming summer 2020 “written off”. Can Britons still visit?