China has strongly condemned the United States for its remarks commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Washington’s top diplomat, Antony Blinken, had vowed never to forget the incident, prompting a backlash from China. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning called on the US to refrain from interference in China’s internal affairs and condemned its attempts to provoke ideological confrontation under the guise of human rights.
The 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit, scheduled for May 2024 in Xi’an, China, is highly anticipated by the Chinese tourism industry. Insiders hope the event will enhance cooperation and improve travel convenience between the two countries, leading to a resurgence in tourism. The summit will address visa delays, flight resumption, and de-politicizing tourism to create a positive environment for Chinese visitors to the US.
China’s President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Beijing to discuss efforts in stabilizing relations between the two superpowers. While Xi expressed a preference for partnership rather than rivalry, both leaders acknowledged persistent challenges. Issues raised by Blinken included China’s support for Russia’s defense industry, while Chinese officials emphasized the importance of respecting China’s core interests and avoiding confrontation. The meeting marked an attempt to address tensions surrounding Taiwan, the South China Sea, and other geopolitical differences.
China’s growing power and expansion in emerging technologies (ETs) have become a major concern for the United States and its allies. According to a study published in the Chinese Political Science Review, China’s advances in AI, 5G, and other emerging technologies are perceived as a threat to their technological superiority.
A Chinese foreign ministry official has accused the US of taking measures to suppress China’s economy and trade, leading to tensions ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit. The official dismissed US allegations of Chinese overcapacity as a “false narrative” and warned against American interference in the South China Sea.
The Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on a $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, following approval by the House of Representatives. The package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, which is facing ongoing Russian aggression, as well as $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan. The aid package has faced some opposition from conservatives, but is expected to pass with broad congressional support.
