A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has demanded clarification from HSBC Holdings Plc over the freezing of accounts of Hong Kong activists and restrictions on the accounts of American citizens, urging the bank to make “immediate rectification” of such acts. The group of six U.S. senators and members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China issued…
US Demands ‘Immediate Rectification’ From HSBC Over Frozen Accounts of Hong Kong Activists
March 4, 2022
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US Navy Recovers Fighter Jet That Crashed in South China Sea
The U.S. Navy recovered the wreckage of an F-35 Lightning II jet fighter that crashed into the South China Sea in January. U.S. 7th Fleet’s Task Force 75 and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recovered the aircraft from a depth of about 12,400 feet on March 2, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Navy. The…
West Must ‘Band Together’ to Protect Taiwan From China, Like What It’s Doing for Ukraine: Lawmakers
Beijing’s territorial designs on Taiwan present a parallel to Russian belligerence toward Ukraine. And as the autocratic regimes of China and Russia grow more unified, protecting Taiwan’s sovereignty will require the same kind of unity that Western nations have adopted in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression. That’s according to two lawmakers Michael Guest…
Eight GOP Senators Demand CBO Inflation Report Before Voting on New Spending Bill
March 3, 2022
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Eight conservative Republican senators are throwing up a potential roadblock as Congress races toward a March 11 deadline to pass a new omnibus spending bill or face the prospect of a government shutdown. “Last month, our nation hit a grave milestone, surpassing $30 trillion in federal debt. This steadily rising debt has been fueled by…
Beijing Will Invade Taiwan Sooner Rather Than Later, Trump Predicts
March 3, 2022
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Beijing is likely to launch an invasion of Taiwan sooner rather than later, in response to the Biden administration’s handling of both the Afghanistan pullout and Ukraine crisis, according to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The former president was asked by Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo on Feb. 2, “Do you expect China to invade Taiwan…
‘A Great Broadening Experience,’ Says Doctor in North Dakota of Shen Yun
March 3, 2022
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GRAND FORKS, N.D.—The joy of dancers in perfect unison and the sound of a live ensemble brought warmth to theatergoers attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Chester Fritz Auditorium in North Dakota on March 2. Christopher Lockhart, a doctor and musician, attended the performance with his mother, Judy Lockhart, and expressed that he could see…
Shen Yun Displays the ‘Grace and Beauty of Chinese Culture,’ Says Campaign Manager
PHOENIX—A performance that can move one to tears is a powerful experience. Pam Segall, a retired court reporter, spoke through tears after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre on March 2, saying she felt deeply moved and inspired by the experience. “It was just absolutely beautiful and moving, it really was,” Ms. Segall said….
‘Unworkable, Impractical’: Congressional Staffer Unions Would Bring More Dysfunction to Capitol, House Panel Told
March 2, 2022
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Letting Capitol Hill staffers organize in collective bargaining unions will be “unworkable” and “impractical,” and prompt “more dysfunction in Washington,” while undermining the independence of Congress, according to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.). “Unions can, and do, play a significant role in assuring a fair working environment,” Davis said in his opening statement before a March 2 hearing of…
With Ukraine War, US Is Thrust Into Unprecedented Superpower Battle With China and Russia
March 2, 2022
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News Analysis As the Russian war machine trundled into Ukraine, the cacophony of international protest seemed to momentarily drown out the sound of Russian bombs falling on hospitals and kindergartens. The only thing louder than both that raucous displeasure and the sounds of the chaos and the death and the gore, was the silence of…
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PHOENIX.—Some artistic performances don’t live up to expectations but audiences worldwide say that Shen Yun Performing Arts delivers above and beyond what they expected. Ivan Rojas, a senior project engineer for General Motors, was invited to see Shen Yun by his daughter Ana. “We loved it. We have been reading for a couple of years…