Since the coronavirus spread from a metropolis on the Yangtze River across the globe, hard-liners in both Washington and Beijing have accelerated efforts to decouple elements of the relationship.
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U.S. Charges Huawei With Racketeering, Adding Pressure on China
The indictment is the Trump administration’s latest move in its fight against the Chinese tech giant, which it deems a security threat.
U.S. Charges Chinese Military Officers in 2017 Equifax Hacking
The indictment suggests that the breach was part of a series of thefts by China to use the data to target American officials.
Did the Saudis Play a Role in the 9/11 Attacks? Here’s What We Found.
Investigators continued to investigate Saudi links to 9/11 even after high-level officials discounted connections.
Marine Vet Freed by Iran in 2016 Sues U.S. Over Unpaid Compensation
Amir Hekmati, an American imprisoned and mistreated by Iran, was found eligible for $20 million from a special United States government fund. The government has withheld payment, and now he is suing.
Venezuela’s Ex-Spy Chief, Wanted in U.S., Is Missing in Spain
A Spanish court ordered the extradition of Hugo Carvajal, who broke with Nicolás Maduro’s government. Now the police are searching for him.
Vast Dragnet Targets Theft of Biomedical Secrets for China
Nearly 200 investigations are underway at major academic centers. Critics fear that researchers of Chinese descent are being unfairly targeted.
The Impeachment Inquiry This Week in 6 Developments
Details of a quid pro quo. Enter the “Deep State.” Steve Bannon is back. Revenge of the Republicans. And more.
U.S. Moves to Take ‘High Value’ ISIS Detainees, Including Britons Who Abused Hostages
The military is taking several dozen men out of Kurdish-run wartime prisons in Syria as Turkey invades the region.
Facebook Encryption Eyed in Fight Against Online Child Sex Abuse
The debate over privacy in the digital age increasingly pits tech companies against law enforcement agencies as explicit imagery explodes.