April 15 Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz pressures Iran on nuclear ambitions while sending a stark message to China about U.S. maritime dominance.
April 14 Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue as the administration prepares for a summit with Xi Jinping in May.
April 14 Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot China may not need to invade Taiwan to spark a global economic crisis, experts warn, citing the island's dominance in advanced semiconductor production.
April 13 Trump warns China of ‘big problems’ over Iran weapons as Xi summit nears President Trump warns China of "big problems" if it supplies air defense systems to Iran amid reports of potential MANPADS transfers to Tehran.
April 13 Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran President Trump warns China could face 50% tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran as a sweeping Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect.
April 13 China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader China says it will restore some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, following a visit by opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.
April 10 Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies Xi Jinping met KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing as Taiwan's opposition blocks a $40 billion defense budget amid U.S. pressure to approve it.
April 9 Trump wants a moon landing by 2028, so why is NASA already hedging? NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's shifting language on beating China to the moon raises questions about the viability of a 2028 lunar landing.
April 9 We could win the AI war and still lose all of our freedoms if we aren’t careful The U.S. races to outpace China in AI with trillions in investment, but without guardrails, the technology could threaten the freedoms it aims to protect.
April 8 Lawmakers press for probe of Chinese diaspora groups alleged election interference Top House lawmakers urge IRS and Treasury to investigate U.S. 'hometown' nonprofits they allege were co-opted by the Chinese Communist Party for political influence.