Category: US-China relations

Australia’s Lithium Ore Exports Exceeds $1Bn in June, China Largest Buyer

Australia’s lithium exports hit a record high in June, with China becoming the country’s largest buyer, a new trade export data showed. Lithium concentrates exports reached $1,163 million (US$810 million) in June, an increase of 1,189 percent compared with the same month last year, according to lithium export data released by the Australian Bureau of…


Australia’s Lithium Ore Exports Exceeds $1 Billion in June, China Largest Buyer

Australia’s lithium exports hit a record high in June, with China becoming the country’s largest buyer, a new trade export data showed. Lithium concentrates exports reached $1.163 million (US$810 million) in June, an increase of 1,189 percent compared with the same month last year, according to lithium export data released by the Australian Bureau of…


No Comment on Taiwan During Pelosi Meetings With South Korea Leadership

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with political leadership in South Korea Thursday as part of her ongoing tour of Asia. Neither Pelosi’s delegation nor Korean leadership commented on current heightened tensions with communist China over the issue of Taiwan. Pelosi met in person with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other…


Pelosi Visits Korean DMZ Amid Escalating Tensions With China Over Taiwan Visit

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visited the South Korean side of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Aug 4. as part of her controversial Asia trip. Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan set off alarm bells about a potential conflict with China, which threatened a military response if Pelosi followed through on the trip. After Pelosi’s…


US Condemns China Missile Launches, Orders Aircraft Carrier Group Toward Taiwan

The White House condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) launch of 11 ballistic missiles into the waters around Taiwan Thursday. The administration also said that it would move an aircraft carrier strike group into the region to defend its partners and allies. “The People’s Republic of China launched an estimated 11 ballistic missiles towards Taiwan…


Taiwan Lawmaker Warns Beijing Could ‘Invade’ as Chinese Missiles Land in Nearby Japan’s Waters

Five ballistic missiles launched by China landed in the waters of Japan’s exclusive economic zone Aug. 4, prompting an international outcry against the communist regime. The missiles were launched as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) retaliatory military exercises against Taiwan, which have cut off several international air and sea paths to the island…


Billions Meant for US Small Business Going to China, Russia: Watchdog

Small businesses seeking to grow their overseas sales are supposed to be the primary beneficiaries of loan guarantees by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EX-IM), but a new analysis by a nonprofit government watchdog finds most of the funds go to corporate giants and corrupt regimes overseas. “Small businesses, supposedly the intended beneficiary of the Export-Import…


Billions Meant for US Small Businesses Going to China, Russia: Watchdog

Small businesses seeking to grow their overseas sales are supposed to be the primary beneficiaries of loan guarantees by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EX-IM), but a new analysis by a nonprofit government watchdog finds most of the funds go to corporate giants and corrupt regimes overseas. “Small businesses, supposedly the intended beneficiary of the Export-Import…


Billions Meant for US Small Businesses Go to China, Russia: Watchdog

Small businesses seeking to increase their overseas sales are supposed to be the primary beneficiaries of loan guarantees by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), although a new analysis by a nonprofit government watchdog finds most of the funds are going to corporate giants and corrupt foreign regimes. “Small businesses, supposedly the intended beneficiary of the…


Taiwan Cancels 51 Flights Amid CCP Military Live-Fire Drills

Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) canceled 51 international flights on Wednesday, a day before the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) military began live-fire drills in the waters on all sides of the island. Taiwan News reported that 51 international flights due to arrive and depart TPE on Thursday were canceled, according to the airport’s official website. TPE’s…