China Censors Broadcast After News Anchor’s Big Mistake
Chinese state media has censored a news broadcast after an anchor mistakenly referred to Taiwan and China as “two countries” in a contradiction of Beijing’s official position. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese and Taiwanese foreign ministries with written requests for comment. Why It Matters The government of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of […]
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China Reacts to Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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GM Ends US Vehicle Exports to China Amid Trade Tensions
General Motors (GM) has stopped shipping vehicles to China from the United States. According to Reuters, GM informed employees and dealers for its China export business of the decision late last week. The move comes amid continuing trade tensions, despite a recent 90-day pause that reduced reciprocal tariffs between the two countries. Newsweek reached out […]
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Photos Show US Coast Guard Ship Deployed to Contested Waters Near China
The United States has deployed a coast guard ship to the South China Sea, where China claims sovereignty over most of the waters, to conduct operations with its Philippine ally. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China maintains a strong coast guard presence in the […]
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China Starts Building First Giant Supercomputer Network in Space
China has begun launching satellites for a giant computer network in space, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Newsweek contacted the company and the United States Space Force for comment. Why It Matters Space is an increasing frontier for competition between China and the United States. Putting a computer network in space […]
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NATO Issues Warning About Defense Spending Amid Threats from Russia, China
Foreign ministers from NATO member states gathered in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday to debate a U.S. proposal to significantly boost defense spending amid growing global threats and shifting American strategic priorities. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the urgent need for increased investment to counter evolving dangers from Russia, terrorism, and increasingly, China. “When it comes […]
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Trump Cuts China Tariff on Small Packages From Likes of SHEIN, Temu
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Scott Bessent Hails China Progress on Fentanyl
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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China, US Agree to Drop Tariffs by 115% for 90 Days
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Trump Trade Adviser Says Deal ‘Struck’ With China in Geneva Talks
By Peter Aitken is a Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York. His focus is domestic U.S. politics, but he has experience covering Foreign Affairs, Business and Technology. Peter joined Newsweek in 2024 from Fox News Digital and had previously freelanced at Business Insider. He has interviewed such notable figures as Benjamin Netanyahu, Gen. David […]
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