United States at 250 | South China Morning PostAdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP US SeriesAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power.Updated: 26 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Washington forced to weigh public comments backing popular Chinese-made devices as it reckons with new reality of shared tech frontier.26 Jun, 2026AdvertisementAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:00