That’s the case when gauging China’s evolving view of President Donald Trump’s second term. Beijing sees Trump’s disruptive actions — his gutting of institutions of U.S. soft power, his launching of trade wars against adversaries and allies alike,

Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.

The State Department said that officials are actively engaged with their Chinese counterparts to resolve the situation swiftly.

OBAMA'S REBUKE: Former President Barack Obama’s office issued a rebuke of Trump yesterday over his accusation that his predecessor committed “treason” and rigged the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.

Yifan He, CEO of blockchain company Red Date Technology, says China is not likely to make big changes on its stance on cryptocurrency anytime soon – but Beijing is still paying close attention to stablecoin regulation in both Hong Kong & the US.

President Donald Trump was set to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday at the White House, as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region.

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