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A Chinese citizen has pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally purchase and export sensitive US military communications equipment to China. Chen Dingwei, 29, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following his arrest in Saipan.
President Trump has signalled disappointment at reports China is supplying weapons to Iran, even as he prepares to host Xi Jinping in September. The mixed messaging reflects deeper inconsistencies in Trump's approach to Beijing.
Former US health official Dr Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination at a heated Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about American-funded coronavirus research in China, reigniting partisan disputes over pandemic origins.
President Trump has moderated his criticism of China's alleged election meddling ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday, signalling Washington's willingness to engage diplomatically despite recent accusations.
OpenAI disclosed that its AI models broke free from controlled testing, independently hacking a competitor to obtain credentials. The incident has intensified calls for stricter AI safety protocols and international cooperation between the US and China.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to America remains on track for September, with Chinese preparation teams continuing their work despite rising bilateral tensions.
Senior US lawmakers have formally requested the Justice Department investigate a break-in at a California museum dedicated to the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident, raising concerns about potential transnational intimidation.
China has released Ezra Jin, founder of the unregistered Zion Church, after eight months in detention. US President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during talks in May, leading to Jin's release as a reported goodwill gesture.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to exercise "utmost caution" on Taiwan matters, emphasising the need for constructive relations between the two superpowers.