Chinese embassy in Washington
Coverage of Chinese embassy in Washington in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students
The Trump administration's Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over potential discrimination against U.S. students by awarding scholarships funded by Chinese donors to international students. The review focuses on Harvard's China-based financial aid programs, which the department claims may violate Title VI by restricting aid to non-American students. Harvard and the Chinese embassy dispute the allegations, emphasizing legal compliance and mutual educational benefits.
- Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students
The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they illegally exclude U.S. students by accepting funds from Chinese donors for scholarships restricted to specific countries. Harvard maintains compliance with Title VI and denies unlawful discrimination, while the Chinese embassy emphasizes education cooperation should not be politicized. Federal disclosures show Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources over decades.
- Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top U.S. diplomat states the island needs American weapons for self-defense against China's growing threat, as a $14 billion arms sale remains stalled. The Trump administration has not approved the sale despite congressional support, with Taiwan emphasizing its need to strengthen defenses.
- Pentagon accuses Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, three of China’s biggest companies, of supporting the Chinese military
The Pentagon accused Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD of supporting the Chinese military, updating its 1260H list of companies aiding the People’s Liberation Army. The move, which includes Tencent and two Chinese memory chipmakers, triggered stock declines and could precede trade restrictions, though the companies have denied supporting the military.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical
The White House claims China committed to buying $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but Beijing has not confirmed the figure. Farmers and agricultural groups express skepticism, citing past trade disputes and current market pressures.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House claims China committed to buying $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but the Chinese Embassy has not confirmed the figure or timeframe. American farmers and agricultural groups remain skeptical due to past trade disruptions and current market challenges.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House announced that China committed to buying $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years during a recent summit, but China has not confirmed the details. Farmers and agricultural groups remain skeptical due to past trade disruptions and market losses caused by tariffs.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House claims China committed to buying $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but Beijing has not confirmed the figures. American farmers remain skeptical due to past trade disputes and ongoing financial pressures.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House announced China committed to buying at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but Chinese officials have not confirmed the figures. U.S. farmers remain skeptical due to past trade disruptions and ongoing economic pressures.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House claims China agreed to buy at least $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but Beijing has not confirmed the commitment. U.S. farmers remain skeptical due to past trade disruptions, including tariffs that reduced their market share. The deal, if fulfilled, could raise U.S. farm exports to China to $28–30 billion annually, though this would still be below pre-tariff levels.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
President Trump announced a deal with China for $17 billion in annual U.S. agricultural product purchases over three years, but skepticism remains among farmers and farm groups due to China's lack of confirmation. The agreement, part of trade talks during a summit, aims to boost U.S. farm exports to China, though Midwest farmers, particularly in Iowa and Illinois, remain cautious about its feasibility.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House claims China committed to buying $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but Beijing has not confirmed the figure. Farmers and agricultural groups remain skeptical due to past trade disruptions and unmet commitments.
- Trump struck a deal for China to buy $17B a year in US ag products. Farmers are skeptical.
The White House announced a trade deal where China committed to buying $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, but China has not confirmed the details. Farmers and agricultural groups remain skeptical due to past trade disputes and unmet commitments.