Secret nuclear testing claims, military AI race: 7 US-China relations reads

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP ReportersFebruary 16, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Recent news highlights ongoing tensions and competition between the US and China. In February, Donald Trump faced Republican pushback on tariffs as his popularity declined. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that China may be seeking to challenge US dominance in digital assets. The US is also attempting to counter China's control over critical minerals. The US held the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in February, seeking to rally over 50 countries and the EU to loosen China's grip on the global trade of these resources. These developments reflect the complex and multifaceted relationship between the two nations.

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Senate Banking Committee 40% Scott Bessent 50% Critical Minerals Ministerial 50% United States ×260% Donald Trump ×370% China ×380%

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us-china relations 100% tariffs 70% digital assets 70% critical minerals 70% trade 60% dominance 50% us treasury 50% donald trump 40%

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