US-China Current Affairs, GK & News
US Bill on Rare Earth supplies
The United States Government has recently proposed a bill to end China’s “chokehold” on rare – earth metal supplies. Why the bill? The rare earth metals are used almost in every latest technology starting from electric batteries to fighter jets. China has a strong chokehold on all these metals. In 2019, 80% of the US ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: rare earth metal • smart phone technology • United States • US-China • US-China standoff • us-china trade • US-China trade dispute • US-China Trade War
US boycott Olympics
The US Government recently announced the boycott of Olympics 2022. The Olympics 2022 is to be held in Beijing. The US cited that “China’s human rights ATTROCITIES” is the main reason for its boycott. The US has named the boycott as “Diplomatic Boycott”. What is Diplomatic Boycott? It means that the US is not sending ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Beijing • Olympics • US-China • US-China standoff
China Passes Law against Foreign Sanctions
China has passed a new legislation against foreign sanctions. With this law China seeks to build its defences against rising US and EU pressure on trade and human rights. Key Points China passed this law after accusing US of suppressing Chinese firms and issued veiled threats of retaliation. This was done after US President Joe ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China Railway Construction Corp • Chinese Law against Foreign Sanctions • US-China • US-China standoff
U.S. passes bill to address China Tech Threat
The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to approve a “sweeping package of legislation” in a bid to boost USA’s ability to compete with Chinese technology. China, while responding to vote, objected to being cast as an imaginary U.S. enemy Key Points This measure approved about $190 billion for provisions of strengthening technology and research in United ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China Tech Threat • TikTok • US-China • US-China standoff
Japan to host first joint military exercise with US and France
Japan is to hold its first military drill with French and US troops in May 2021. According to Japan, the exercise is being held as it is concerned about the increasing Chinese actions in the regional waters. About the exercise The exercise will be the first large scale exercise between Japan, US and France. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019 • Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: China-Japan • Indo-Pacific • Polynesia • Reunion Islands • Senkaku Islands • South China Sea • US-China