China’s Premier Li Qiang waves as he walks back with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. John Macdougall | Afp | Getty Images Europe is currently devising a fresh approach to its relationship with China, but officials in the region are concerned about potential retaliation if they mishandle the situation. There has been increasing momentum behind the …
China’s President, Xi Jinping, recently met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in an attempt to improve relations between the two nations. However, analysts believe that the technology tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly in the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI), will continue. Both countries have been focused on gaining an advantage …
Residents waiting at a bus stop under a large Turkish flag in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Turkey’s central bank has announced a significant increase in the country’s key interest rate, raising it from 8.5% to 15%. This decision comes as part of the new economic administration …
Sue Gordon, Former Principal Deputy Director for Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Matt Olsen, Uber Chief Trust and Security Officer and Former Director of National Counterterrorism Center, engaged in a panel discussion at CNBC’s @ Work conference in San Francisco, CA on November 4, 2019. Arun Nevader | CNBC The Department of …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the issue of failed military-to-military talks with China during his visit to Beijing. Despite hopes of reopening communication channels, Blinken’s visit marked the first high-level U.S.-China government meeting under the Biden administration after a tense period of four-plus months. Military communication between the two countries had dropped off …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken received high praise from President Joe Biden following his diplomatic mission to China, which aimed to improve strained relations between the two countries. Biden expressed his satisfaction with the progress made during Blinken’s trip, stating that they were “on the right trail.” During his visit, Blinken had a surprise …
European officials are currently exploring options to utilize Russian assets in order to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine, according to a senior official. The European Union has confirmed the existence of over 200 billion euros ($215.5 billion) in frozen assets belonging to the Russian central bank, as well as an additional 20 billion euros in …
Silvio Berlusconi, the prominent billionaire media mogul who served as Italian prime minister on multiple occasions, has passed away at the age of 86. The news of his death was reported by local media, although CNBC has not yet been able to independently verify these reports. Berlusconi had been dealing with various serious health issues, …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) attends a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 19, 2023. Leah Millis | Afp | Getty Images U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit to Beijing with an unexpected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, …
French President Emmanuel Macron recently attended Viva Tech, the country’s premier technology event, where he expressed France’s commitment to investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images France is positioning itself as Europe’s leading AI hub and is determined to accelerate its efforts in this field, according to French President …