U.S. China relations

"The Chinese mainland has never promised to renounce the use of force," a Chinese state-run news outlet said on Tuesday.

China has responded angrily to calls by a Congress committee for scrutiny of Chinese-made cellular internet modules embedded in U.S. smart devices

Chinese-made modules in various devices could be quietly gathering data for their creators in Beijing, and lawmakers want the FCC to act.

China state-run newspaper the Global Times ridiculed DeSantis just days after he pledged to end China's preferential trade status if elected president.

Thursday's congressional report comes a week after two bipartisan bills targeting a trade rule that benefits Chinese retailers like Shein were introduced.

The U.S. Secretary of State is in China for high-stakes diplomatic talks amid continuing tensions.

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) said that the Chinese vessel "executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner" close to the U.S. Navy destroyer.

Both Japan and South Korea—formally, the Republic of Korea—are treaty allies of the U.S., but the two countries are not allies of each other.

"China is not debating whether to pay its debts or wreck its economy," Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington said at a hearing on Capitol Hill today.

Former President Donald Trump lauded his economic record despite adding trillions to the national debt.

"We firmly oppose this and will take resolute countermeasures," said Zhu Fenglian, the spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office.

"I think China has been very sensitive and has actually invested a lot in their solutions to achieve their goals," U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said.

A newspaper op-ed reacted to President Joe Biden's budget plan, in which he requested $842 billion worth of defense funding.

All nations have industrial policies, and America needs one that fosters industry rather than stifles it.

Raskin, a Democrat, aimed to flip the lab leak theory—a GOP talking point—on its head Wednesday, saying if it's true, Trump is to blame.

Secretary Wormuth said that should a conflict break out, China will undoubtedly "go after the will of the United States public."

Chinese animal lovers say the condition of a panda in Memphis Zoo is a result of neglect but the zoo says a skin condition is to blame for the state of its fur.

Texas state Senator Bob Hall said that balloons, like the Chinese one recently spotted over American airspace, could cause significant damage to the country.

The Chinese spy balloon has sparked concerns among the American public over mass surveillance and international espionage, experts told Newsweek.

U.S. officials say China's counterclaim is an attempt at "damage control" after its surveillance balloon was discovered and shot down earlier this month.

"The real question is whether China sent it to ratchet up tensions," a defense expert told Newsweek.

China claims U.S. balloon operations above other nations are commonplace.

"Was everything done 100 percent correctly? I can't imagine that would be the case of almost anything we do. But I came away more confident," said Romney.

"China had too much respect for 'TRUMP' for this to have happened, and it NEVER did," the former president said Sunday.

"The US use of force is a clear overreaction and a serious violation of international practice," China's foreign ministry said about downing the balloon.

New York Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was linked to payments before the balloon above Montana arrived

"President Xi is watching the Russian debacle in Ukraine and will likely be more cautious as a result," James Stavridis said on Saturday.

A data graphic appears to show China outpacing the U.S. on its military spending by hundreds of billions of dollars, causing some confusion on social media.

China has extensive economic interests abroad and is seeking a global military presence to protect them and to project power - including in the South Pacific.

The U.S. has also recently bolstered the development of its own hypersonic missiles.