Demetri Sevastopulo

Hawkish stance of US president-elect leaves Beijing at a disadvantage with incoming administration Demetri Sevastopulo

Parting measures by Biden administration aim to slow Beijing’s development of AI with military applications

There are questions over whether a new government in Seoul might complicate Washington’s efforts under Donald Trump to counter the rise of China as a military superpower.

Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security risk

Invitation comes as Beijing braces for escalation in trade war Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington

Lack of consensus at Cfius makes it more likely Joe Biden will block the deal

Taipei and Washington draw different conclusions over meaning of unannounced military deployment

In its annual China Military Power Report, the Pentagon said the PLA had expanded its arsenal by 20 per cent in the 12 months from mid-2023.