The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday, the White House said.

US, Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

US Secretary Antony Blinken on Monday came out in support of the Philippines after "China's maritime militia" amassed Chinese vessels at a boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the West Philippine sea.

Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of China vessels crowd disputed reef

The United States has warned China that its tit-for-tat sanctions against two Americans in the growing dispute over Beijing's treatment of Uyghurs were "baseless" and would only shine a harsh spotlight on the "genocide" in Xinjiang.

Washington condemns China's 'baseless sanctions' against US officials over Xinjiang

The United States has invited the leaders of 40 countries, including that of China and Russia, to participate in a global summit on climate change in April. US President Joe Biden's Earth Day global summit on climate is part of his effort to elevate climate change as a top priority.

Biden invites 40 world leaders, including Xi and Putin, to virtual climate summit

Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk said on Saturday his company would be shut down if its cars were used to spy, his first comments on news that China`s military has banned Teslas from its facilities.

Musk says Tesla would be shut down if its cars spied in China, elsewhere

Beijing and Washington will likely set up a joint working group on climate change, a Chinese media report has said. The top Chinese and US diplomats, in their first meeting of Joe Biden's presidency on Thursday and Friday, publically rebuked each other's policies at the start of what Washington called "tough and direct" talks in Alaska.

US, China to work together in fight against climate change

The United States and Japan have decided to closely cooperate in the event of a military clash between China and Taiwan, a report said on Sunday. According to Kyodo News, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin brought up the issue when he met with Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on March 16 -- although there was no discussion on the specifics of how the two countries should coordinate responses to such an emergency, the news outlet reported.

US and Japan affirm cooperation over Taiwan emergency

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted angrily Friday to the closed-door trial of a Canadian man detained in China for more than two years on espionage charges, dismissing it as "completely unacceptable.

Trudeau rebukes China over closed-door prosecution of Canadians

Senior US and Chinese officials have concluded the talks in Alaska which laid bare the depth of tensions between the world's two largest economies at the outset of the Biden administration.

US, China wrap up high-level Alaska talks after bitter opening exchanges

The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday that it has served subpoenas on multiple Chinese companies that provide information and communications technology services in the United States to see if they pose a national security risk.

US subpoenas Chinese communications firms in probe on national security risks

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was traveling to Asia to boost military cooperation with American allies and foster "credible deterrence" against China.

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated five Chinese companies as posing a threat to national security under a 2019 law aimed at protecting their communications networks.

Five Chinese companies pose threat to US national security, federal agency says

US President Joe Biden on Friday will hold the first-ever four-way summit with the leaders of India, Australia, and Japan -- in order to cement alliances as concerns grow over a rising China.

With an eye on China, Biden to hold first summit with India, Australia, Japan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese officials on March 18 in Alaska, the White House said on Wednesday. This will be the first high-level in-person contact between the two sparring countries under the administration of the new US president, Joe Biden.

Top US, China diplomats to hold first in-person talks of Biden presidency

Facebook has decided to halt its efforts to build a trans-Pacific undersea cable due to tensions between the United States and China. This cable would have connected California and Hong Kong.

Facebook halts project for undersea data cable to Hong Kong

China is accelerating moves to supersede American military power in Asia, as a result of which it can invade Taiwan within the next six years, a top US commander has warned.

China could invade Taiwan in next six years, top US commander warns

China on Wednesday accused a top US commander of attempting to "hype up" the threat of an invasion of Taiwan to inflate Washington's defence spend. The US' top military officer in Asia-Pacific, Admiral Philip Davidson, on Tuesday said China could invade Taiwan within the next six years.

China accuses US admiral of 'hyping up' threat of Taiwan invasion

China has extended its lead over the number two filer the United States, the UN patent agency said on Tuesday. But what exactly is a patent? It's a sort of a grant that allows an inventor to maintain monopoly over an invention.

What exactly is a patent? Read on to know

A global war for patents is underway -- to control the future of innovation. And the winner will decide who sells you your next smartphone, computer, and smart car.

Is China really leading in the global war for patents?

United States National security commission has recommended that American Universities must take steps to prevent sensitive technology from being stolen by the Chinese military.

Is China stealing US research?

China has clarified it had never asked US diplomats to undergo Covid-19 anal swabs. The statement on Thursday came following American media reports that State Department personnel had complained of being subjected to the intrusive test.

China refutes reports that said it used Covid-19 anal swabs on US diplomats

Veteran US diplomat William Burns, nominated to lead the CIA, pledged Wednesday to keep the agency free of politics and said China would be his biggest focus if confirmed.

Joe Biden's CIA pick stresses China threat

China faces more opposition than ever in Washington due to its trade record, territorial disputes with neighbours, and accusations of technology theft and spying.

China urges US to lift bans, restore ties

The United States on Friday expressed concerns over China's new legislation, saying the law can be used to "intimidate" China's maritime neighbours. China has enacted a new law that empowers its coast guard to use weapons against foreign ships entering illegally in what Beijing considers its waters.

US calls China's assertive campaign in sea 'illegal'

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