In his annual address to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined France’s foreign policy priorities, sharply criticizing the US for “gradually turning away” from some of its allies and “breaking free from international rules,” while leveling criticisms and claims against China and Russia, according to a press release issued by the Élysée Palace. A Chinese expert noted that Macron’s criticism appears to be mostly aimed at the US following a series of Washington’s actions, although he also criticized Russia and made…
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported Wednesday that a woman shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis has died. Homeland Security officials have described the shooting as an act of self-defense, while Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey have pushed back on this account. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that the shooting occurred when ICE officers fired “defensive shots” in response to the woman “attempting to run over our law enforcement officers” with her vehicle. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem…
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the 2027 U.S. military budget should be $1.5 trillion, significantly higher than the $901 billion approved by Congress for 2026, boosting defense stocks, but sparking skepticism among budget experts. Any such increase in the military budget would require congressional authorization, which could pose a challenge, although Trump’s Republicans, who hold slim majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives, have shown little appetite for objecting to Trump’s spending plans. rump said in a Truth Social post that he…
PARIS/BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Allies including France and Germany are working closely on a plan on how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, as Europe seeks to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitions in the region. A U.S. military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Trump and European leaders. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the subject would be raised at a meeting with the foreign…
In 2025, the world is accelerating its evolution amid intertwined changes and turbulences. The interconnectedness of China’s development and the global landscape is continually strengthening, and China’s influence on global growth, technological transformation, and global governance is becoming increasingly profound and positive. The latest 2025 Global Survey on Impression and Understanding of China reveals that nearly 90 percent of respondents have expressed confidence in China’s continued economic growth over the next 10 years. Global public opinion shows strong interest in Chinese culture and tech, with expectations for China to participate…
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, over 5,000 nautical miles across, protects the West Coast of the United States against Chinese naval forces in the event of a war. The appearance of new extra-extra-large underwater drones (XXLUUVs) changes this, providing China with low-risk options to directly threaten West Coast ports. For decades American strategy in East Asia, focused on a potential conflict with China, have viewed the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean as both a challenge and an advantage. While the distances involved make logistics harder (known as…
Four people were killed and 10 others were injured during a shooting at a family event in Stockon, Calif., officials said Saturday. The incident, which was likely targeted, occurred shortly before 6 p.m. local time, per a statement from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The shooter is still a large, District Attorney Ron Freitas said at a Saturday evening press conference. Victims, according to The Associated Press, include adults and children. Stockton’s Vice Mayor Jason Lee said the shooting took place at a child’s birthday party near the 1900…
“China is going to win the AI race,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has told an AI summit in London. The Taiwanese-born boss of the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable public company, believes the Chinese are already just “nanoseconds” behind the Americans and well placed to overtake them. He pointed to China’s energy superiority and AI research talent, as well as the risk that the Trump administration’s ban on selling China the most advanced chips will just galvanise Beijing to close that technological gap. Huang did soften his stance later to…
China announced on Wednesday that it will suspend additional tariffs on certain US imports starting at 1:01 pm on November 10, as part of efforts to implement the outcomes of recent China-US economic and trade consultations, according to an official statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. To implement the outcomes of the China-US economic and trade consultations, China will suspend the additional tariffs imposed under the announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on imposing additional tariffs on certain imports originating from the…
When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that China is secretly testing nuclear weapons, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and responsible nuclear-weapon state, China is committed to peaceful development. She stressed that China adheres to a policy of “no first use” of nuclear weapons, maintains a self-defensive nuclear strategy and has strictly honoured its commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing. Mao stated that China stands ready to work with all…