| By Eliana Pisons | The collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge sent shockwaves through the city’s bustling port, disrupting business and raising resiliency and safety concerns about aging infrastructure.
Wednesday, October 21
Diplomatic Dynamics: US-China Relations In The Energy Sector
| By Linyi Zheng | US legislative actions have highlighted the increasing scrutiny and regulation of international energy transactions concerning blocking the potential sale of US Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China.
Discord and Diplomacy: A Chronicle of US-China Relations
US-China differences have persisted and widened since 1989. The roots of the relationship can be traced back to the seismic shifts of the 1960s and President Nixon’s unprecedented visit to China.
TikTok Targeted in US and EU Election Year Scrutiny
TikTok is taking action to promote the app’s trust and credibility amidst US and EU election year scrutiny of disinformation and data privacy on social media.
SMIC and Huawei Plan to Develop New 5nm Processor
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s largest chipmaker, SMIC, has set up a new semiconductor production line in Shanghai. The production line aims to mass-produce chips to support Beijing’s goal of achieving chip self-sufficiency.
Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trading Partner
| By Xuan Zhong | U.S. Department of Commerce trade data reveals Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of imports for the US, representing a shift in trade dynamics.
US and China Launch Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China held the first meeting of the bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group to jointly combat global drug trafficking, following up on agreements President Biden and President Xi made in their 2023 summit.
Federal Judge Blocks Merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
| By Lauren LaPorta | The airline industry faced a significant turn of events when a federal judge, siding with the Biden Administration, blocked JetBlue’s attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8B.
Insights and Innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum
Leaders, innovators, and emeritus professionals gathered to share insights and innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum in Arlington, Virginia.
U.S. and Philippines Forge Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
| By Eliana Pisons | The Philippines and the United States signed a deal on November 17, 2023, creating a nuclear energy cooperation framework between the two countries.