The two countries have imposed tit-for-tat export restrictions for months to hamper technological and AI development.
Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips.
President Joe Biden made history as the first US president to visit Angola.
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Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in January.
Republicans pounce on the decision as evidence of corruption and abuse of power. Some Democrats are also critical.
It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.
Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. Here is what we know.
Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce.
Four people returned to China from US after three American citizens released by Beijing.
US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
Thousands start returning home to southern Lebanon as parliament speaker tells Lebanese to ‘come back to your land’.
Joe Biden performed his final presidential pardons of Thanksgiving holiday turkeys.
Experts say Republicans tapped into angst over out-of-touch politicians to profit from concerns about Biden’s age.
These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
