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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China Woos US Ally Amid Trump ‘Bullying’
China has denounced the United States for “bullying” after President Donald Trump demanded a free pass for all American ships in the Suez Canal, which is operated by Egypt, a U.S. ally. Both the White House and the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C., did not immediately respond to a Newsweek written request for comment outside […]
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China Learns Valuable Lessons About War With America
China is watching the intensifying American naval operations against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen for lessons, including the U.S.’s use of aircraft carriers and its defense against a range of threats, as it prepares for a potential invasion of Taiwan, experts told Newsweek. Why It Matters Under the orders of President Donald Trump, the […]
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China Naval Patrols Target ‘Provocations’ by US Ally
China’s military said it carried out a patrol in the contested South China Sea on Tuesday while the United States and the Philippines carried out their largest-ever joint military exercise. Newsweek reached out to the Philippine military and Chinese Foreign Ministry with written requests for comment. Why It Matters China claims most of the South […]
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