US-China Investment, 'Chinese Schindler,' DJI Pentagon Battle: 7 US-China Relations Reads

The US-China Board of Investment, established as a significant outcome from a prior summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, is reportedly unlikely to be finalized for their anticipated meeting next month in Washington. The head of a leading bilateral business group indicated that the board may not be among the deliverables for the upcoming talks.

Meanwhile, the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for 2027 underscores a strong bipartisan agreement in the United States to expand its military, technological, and economic competition with China. This legislation, which sets US defense policy and authorizes spending, signals a sustained focus on rivalry with Beijing across multiple sectors.

In a separate development, the legacy of Ho Feng-shan, a Chinese diplomat recognized for saving thousands of Jews from Nazi persecution during World War II, is facing controversy. His daughter has protested the use of her father's legacy to sell homes in his hometown, expressing outrage over the commercial exploitation of his humanitarian actions. Ho Feng-shan served in China's diplomatic corps for nearly four decades.