As the US marks its 250th anniversary, its deep, experience-based understanding of China, built through extensive academic exchange and fieldwork, is under strain due to rising tensions and shrinking academic ties, according to Meredith Chen.
Overseas capital has flowed into China's advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at an unprecedented rate, reaching a record 3.13 trillion yuan in mainland equity holdings by the end of Q2 2026. This shift signifies a move away from traditional consumer and financial stocks towards industries supporting Beijing's tech self-sufficiency goals.
Zhang Ning, founder of TopEdit, expressed strong disapproval of a US Congress proposal to ban collaborations with Chinese entities using federal funds, calling it "absurd" and "ridiculous" amid growing global irrationality.
Temasek Holdings increased its China exposure by S$10 billion ($7.7 billion) last fiscal year, the largest annual rise in five years. The state investor is shifting its portfolio towards AI, advanced technology, and "hard tech" sectors like robotics and biotech, moving away from consumer and real estate. China is now viewed as a maturing economy requiring selective investment.
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, its relationship with China is defined by rivalry, yet deep financial entanglement persists. Despite US restrictions and China's diversification from the dollar, experts note the underlying financial infrastructure remains profoundly interconnected.
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, its relationship with China is central to a new world order. This series examines China's challenge to American assumptions about innovation and technology, particularly in AI, contrasting with historical questions about China's scientific stagnation.
As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Chinese-Americans continue to confront discrimination, often viewed as "perpetual foreigners" despite their significant contributions to modern America, according to Queens College President Frank Wu. Their success has historically sparked suspicion and been seen as "unfair competition."
As the US nears its 250th anniversary, a debate rages over drone technology, a key area of US-China competition. Over 3,000 Americans, including public safety officials like Marsiglio, are urging regulators not to restrict Chinese-made drones vital for their work, citing numerous life-saving uses.
