US-China Current Affairs, GK & News
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
China-US Climate Change Cooperation
The two biggest polluters of the world China and US have agreed to work together in tackling climate change issues. They recently issued a joint statement that they will work together to uphold Paris Agreement. The announcement comes days before the Earth Day Leaders Summit. The announcement was made after Kerry, the former US Secretary ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Climate change • Earth Day • Greenhouse gas emissions • India China • Joe Biden • Nationally Determined Contributions • Paris Agreement • US-China • World Leaders Summit
US Treasury report: India placed on currency watch list
The United States recently released its report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States. The report reviewed currency practices of the biggest trading partners of the US. About the report The three main criteria used by the report to review the trading partners of US are as follows: ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: currency manipulator • Foreign exchange • India-US • Taiwan • trade surplus • US Treasury • US-China