The United States and China's diplomatic relationship has been marked by several significant developments in December 2024. The FBI expressed concerns about Chinese cyber threats, while Beijing imposed sanctions on US citizens who have visited Taiwan. This move is seen as a response to the US' increased engagement with the island nation, which China considers its own territory.
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3293068/beijing-sanctions-us-chinese-migrants-fbi-cyber-fears-7-us-china-relations-reads?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe US government has accused Russia's RT of interfering in its affairs and seized several of the network's domain names. In response, Moscow has condemned the move as a "witch-hunt". Meanwhile, other news is unfolding in the US, where a military court has ruled that plea deals for those involved in the 9/11 attacks can proceed. The US Treasury Department has also reported being targeted by a cyberattack believed to be sponsored by China. In domestic politics, President Trump has expressed support for Mike Johnson's bid to remain as Speaker of the House. Additionally, Canadian foreign and finance ministers are meeting with the US team to discuss tariffs.
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