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China Deserves the Trump Tariffs
This January, when President Joe Biden was serving his last weeks in office and turning over the presidency to Donald Trump, the United States ran a $31.7 billion trade deficit with China. That was the largest trade deficit the United States ran that month with any nation—and it continued a long-standing pattern. In 2024, according…Terence Jeffrey -
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Trump Floats Cutting Tariffs on China to Salvage TikTok Deal
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may reduce tariffs on China to help facilitate the forced sale of TikTok just days ahead of the app’s looming U.S. ban deadline. The Chinese-owned platform, used by some 170 million Americans, faces an April 5 shutdown unless Beijing greenlights a sale to a U.S. buyer….Thomas English -
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‘Critically Important’: Iran Allegedly Used China as Golden Ticket to Quietly Operate in Panama Canal
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—China’s growing foothold over the Panama Canal isn’t just fueling its own commercial interests, it also appears to be helping America’s adversaries engage side-step sanctions, court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show. China has expanded its presence considerably in the Panama Canal since former President Jimmy Carter sold the shipping lane…Wallace White -
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Senate Intelligence Panel Hearing Focuses on Mexican Cartels’ Fentanyl, Chinese Suppliers
Leaders of the U.S. intel community on Tuesday went before the Senate Intelligence Committee to discuss their recently published 2025 Annual Threat Assessment. The panel of witnesses included Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, National Security Agency Director Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, and Defense Intelligence Agency…Jacob Adams -
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A Short History of Panama Canal and Chinese Interest in It
PANAMA CITY, Panama—A Chinese cultural center on the outskirts of Panama City was busy with people coming and going on a Wednesday afternoon in March, a reminder of China’s long history in the region. The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Panama in 1854 to help build the railroad to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Groups…Virginia Allen -
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China Stepped Into ‘Vacuum’ US Left in Panama, Heritage Foundation President Warns
PANAMA CITY, Panama—The lack of a strong U.S. presence in Panama has opened a door for America’s adversaries, according to Kevin Roberts. Standing on the edge of the Panama Canal, Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, told The Daily Signal that the absence of the U.S. in Panama and “not having control of the Panama…Virginia Allen -
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War Correspondent: China Likely Could Disable Panama Canal, But Not the Way You Might Think
PANAMA CITY, Panama—If China wanted to disable the Panama Canal to stop the flow of military or cargo ships through it, it likely could do so through an attack on the software system, military veteran and "Hot Zone" podcaster Chuck Holton says. Using a Chinese ship to physically block the canal could cause a temporary…Virginia Allen -
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Outcompeting China With Intellectual Property Leadership
Outcompeting other countries, especially China, was one of President Donald Trump’s core campaign promises and has been an initial point of emphasis early in his second term. Competition, especially with China, was also a recurring theme during the confirmation hearing for Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick, who now oversees the agency tasked with promoting…Trey Gowdy -
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My Suffering in Communist China Taught Me the Importance of a Free Press in America
Under the Trump administration, the media landscape seems to be changing for the better. While some legacy media journalists continue to push a biased narrative, their audiences are shriveling and influence is shrinking. Meanwhile, the White House pressroom is welcoming free-thinking, nontraditional media in droves. But those of us who care about truth-seeking journalism should not get…Dao Feng He -
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Surprise Chinese Naval Drills Spark Midair Chaos, Escalate Tensions With US and Allies
In yet another provocation of U.S. allies, China conducted live-fire naval drills in international waters on Friday without providing adequate notice, causing nearly 50 commercial flights to suddenly alter their courses in midair to avoid the area. Typically, warnings are given 12-24 hours in advance to allow airlines to adjust flight paths—China gave no warning…Anna Gustafson -
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Experts Applaud Trump’s Stern Investment Memorandum on China
President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum Friday limiting investment by China in critical industries in the United States. The memorandum, “America First Investment Policy,” asserted that Chinese investment could be used for malevolent ends. Wilson Beaver, a policy adviser at the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation, praised the move in…Jacob Adams -
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‘China Is Preparing for War’: Tom Cotton Urges Aggressive Cutbacks to China’s Privileges
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton appeared on Fox Business Thursday and called for significant cutbacks in the economic privileges currently extended to China, including stripping it of its “Most Favored Nation” status. During an appearance on “Kudlow,” Cotton said there is an urgent need for the U.S. to reassess its approach toward China’s strategic…Mariane Angela -
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Why Chinese AI DeepSeek Won’t (and Can’t) Work
The world is abuzz with the news about DeepSeek, the new open source AI platform that changed the paradigm regarding how much time, money, and processing power is required to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems. Its origin in Communist China only adds to its mystery—and concern for those of us in the West. Big Chinese…Steve McKee -
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It’s Only Been 2 Days Since Trump’s China Tariffs Dropped and Beijing Already Wants to Make a Deal
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Chinese government is reportedly preparing to begin trade talks with the U.S. after President Donald Trump slapped China with a 10% tariff, according to The Wall Street Journal. Beijing is reportedly gearing up to discuss trade relations in an attempt to ward off further tariffs from the U.S., according to the Journal. The…Ireland Owens -
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The Chinese Sputnik
This week, China shocked the West with its announcement of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence network capable of competing with OpenAI, Meta, and Google. The fact that China was able to develop DeepSeek without a heavy supply of sophisticated microchips from Nvidia sent Nvidia stock spiraling, along with the other major tech companies in the United…Ben Shapiro -
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What to Know About DeepSeek, the Chinese AI Model
A Chinese artificial intelligence model known as DeepSeek caused a shake-up on Wall Street Monday. The AI model has raised concerns over China’s ability to manufacture cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Daniel Cochrane, a senior research associate for the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joined The Daily Signal’s “Top News in 10” podcast to…Virginia Allen -
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Supreme Court Decides Chinese-Owned TikTok’s Fate
The Supreme Court unanimously decided that TikTok must divest from its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance. “There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,” the opinion in TikTok v. Garland states. “But Congress has determined that divestiture…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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US Gearing Up to Go on Offense Against China, Experts Say
As former Congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee this week for possible confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Central Intelligence Agency director, experts say the selection is a signal that the incoming Trump administration will take a far more aggressive approach to countering China’s espionage and…Dan Hart -
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What’s in Store in 2025 for US From China’s Military?
China’s communist secretary-general, Xi Jinping, turned down an invitation to attend the U.S. inauguration offered by President-elect Donald Trump. Meanwhile, between Dec. 9 and 11, the Chinese Communist Party sent the People’s Liberation Army in large numbers around Taiwan and into the Philippine Sea. As the Jan. 20 inauguration approaches, recent trends in military operations…Brent Sadler -
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China Celebrates as Biden Casts Doubt on US Steel
Even though the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States continues to review Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to block the deal even if CFIUS approves it. Reading between the lines of state media, no one is happier than the Chinese Communist Party. Earlier this…Steven Bucci