US-China
China’s Newly Amended Anti-Espionage Law
China’s newly amended security law, which came into effect on July 1, has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on businesses operating in the country. The counter-espionage law, passed by the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, aims to safeguard ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA)
The United States and China have maintained a landmark agreement, the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA), for over four decades. However, the agreement’s future is now the subject of a heated debate within the U.S. government. The Long-Standing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Developing Nation Status Act
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has recently approved bipartisan legislation known as the Developing Nation Status Act, which seeks to remove China’s “developing country” status. This move follows a similar action taken by the US House of Representatives in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China Competition 2.0 Bill
US senators have launched a new legislative push called the China Competition Bill 2.0 to counter China’s growing influence in various areas. What is the Purpose of the China Competition Bill 2.0? The China Competition Bill 2.0 aims to limit ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Fact Sheet: Saudi-Iran Détente
China’s recent announcement of the Saudi-Iran détente in West Asia has been viewed as a strategic move aimed at securing long-term economic interests and establishing political influence in the region. This deal is set to rival the traditional role played ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
McMahon Line and the US’ Backing: Important Facts
Recently, two United States Senators, one Republican and one Democrat, introduced a bipartisan resolution in Congress, reaffirming the US’s recognition of the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and India in Arunachal Pradesh. The resolution also supports India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
US Bill on Arunachal Pradesh LAC
The US senate recently passed a resolution condemning China. According to the resolution, China is changing the status of LAC using its military force. Also, the resolution lauded India for the country’s steps to defend itself against Chinese aggression at ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
DRACO: Nuclear Fission powered Spacecraft of NASA
DARPA of the USA is working on nuclear fission-powered spacecraft along with NASA called the DRACO. DARPA is Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency. And DARPA is the research and development wing of the US military. Just like the DRDO of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
China’s WTO Dispute over US Chip Sanctions
China has recently raised a dispute with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the US chip sanctions. About the US Chip Sanctions On October, the United States issued new export controls preventing the sales and services by the US businesses ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR)
The US Government recently imposed FDPR to limit China’s access to advanced computer chips and chip-making equipment, which are used for military modernization and development of weapons of mass destruction. Key facts The foreign direct product rule (FDPR) was recently ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs