Five Chinese companies accounted for roughly 13 percent of all arms sales made by the world’s 100 largest arms producers in 2020, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The five companies, NORINCO, AVIC, CETC, CASIC, and CSGC, accounted for roughly $66.8 billion last year, a 1.5 percent increase…
Chinese Arms Sellers Expanded in 2020, Second Only to US
December 7, 2021
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Whether Trump Runs in 2024 or Not, Key Party Figures Say He Defines the Future of the GOP Agenda
December 6, 2021
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News Analysis Exuberant Republicans cannot wait for the 2022 mid-term elections that they expect will restore their congressional majorities and the 2024 presidential contest to put one of their own back in the Oval Office. Public approval ratings for President Joe Biden and the Democratic Congress are scraping bottom thanks to surging inflation, chaos at…
‘Very Powerful,’ Says Vice President After Seeing Shen Yun
MINNEAPOLIS—For Claude Balestra, vice president of finance with Cargill, seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts was a moving experience. “Very powerful, very moving, very peaceful,” Mr. Balestra said after attending the performance at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on Dec. 4. Mr. Balestra said he was impressed with the dances and the costumes, as well as the…
Minnesota Theatergoer Says Shen Yun ‘A Very Moving Experience’
MINNEAPOLIS—“A very moving experience,” John Joachin said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Orpheum Theatre in Minnesota. Shen Yun is traveling across the United States, bringing audiences a unique opportunity to see 5,000 years of authentic Chinese dance, music, and storytelling. The company’s mission is to revive traditional Chinese culture presenting it as it…
‘I’m a Changed Person,’ Says Audience Member After Watching Shen Yun
MINNEAPOLIS—Rick Scheller, who works as a manger in the IT field, says Shen Yun nourished his soul and gave him an opportunity to learn about an ancient culture, while at the same time giving him hope for the future. “This gave me a chance to turn off my mind and turn on my heart and…
US and EU Will ‘Compete Vigorously’ With China: Senior US Official
The United States and European Union (EU)will pursue more robust cooperation efforts to secure their interests against Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, officials said Friday. The remarks followed the second EU-U.S. joint dialogue on China and the Indo-Pacific, which took place throughout the first week of December. Officials said that they would further collaborate on issues…
Canadian Delegation Heads to Washington to Discuss Trade Concerns
A Canadian delegation is visiting Washington this week to meet with officials over a number of protectionist measures to be adopted by the United States, just weeks after leaders of the the two countries met at the North American leaders’ summit. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) says the delegation will meet with congressional leaders and stakeholders…
As Canada Threatens Retaliation Over US Lumber Tariffs, Some Urge Caution
News Analysis Ottawa says it’s prepared to retaliate against Washington’s decision to raise tariffs on softwood lumber, but some say that approach may not be to Canada’s advantage. In the latest round of tariff disputes, the U.S. Department of Commerce on Nov. 24 announced a whopping increase in duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports from…
Air Travelers Arriving in United States to Face Tougher COVID-19 Testing After Omicron Emergence: CDC
Air travelers entering the United States are set to face tougher COVID-19 testing requirements following the discovery of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed Tuesday. U.S. citizens and foreign nationals arriving in the United States will soon be required to present a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure, a change from the current…
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‘Very Powerful,’ Says Vice President After Watching Shen Yun
MINNEAPOLIS—For Claude Balestra, vice president of finance with Cargill, watching Shen Yun Performing Arts was a moving experience. “Very powerful, very moving, very peaceful,” Mr. Balestra said after watching the performance at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on Dec. 4. Mr. Balestra said he was impressed with the dances and the costumes used in the performance,…