Category: US-China relations

Biden and Germany’s Scholz Vow to Support Ukraine ‘As Long as It Takes’

March 3, 2023
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U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the war in Ukraine and the challenges posed by China’s communist regime. Scholz met Biden in the Oval Office for an extended one-on-one discussion about Russia’s attempted conquest in Ukraine, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supplying military and humanitarian…

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Philippines Says US Base Deal Meant for Defense, Not Preparation for War

March 3, 2023
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The Philippines’ decision to grant the United States more access to its military bases is meant to boost defense capabilities, not to engage in war preparations, a top Philippine defense official said on Thursday. Department of National Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez said the purpose of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) projects is to bolster Philippine…

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Washington Restricts US Exports to 28 Chinese Entities, Citing Alleged Ties to Iranian Military

March 3, 2023
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The U.S. Commerce Department on March 2 announced export restrictions for a string of Chinese entities. The United States added 28 Chinese firms and individuals to its Entity List (pdf), citing concerns regarding national security risks, including through their alleged dealings or attempted dealings with an Iranian electronics company, Paradazan System Namad Arman (PASNA), which has been sanctioned by…

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Chinese-Made Cameras Found at ABC’s Headquarters in Sydney

March 3, 2023
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Surveillance equipment made by companies linked to China’s communist regime has been found at Australia’s national broadcaster and is being dismantled, an internal audit has confirmed. Cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua were found to have been installed at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s headquarters in Ultimo, Sydney and two other locations. An ABC spokesman said…

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Taiwan Military to Get $619 Million US Arms Boost

March 3, 2023
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TAIPEI—The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second day of large-scale Chinese air force incursions nearby. The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded…

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Race for Global Tech Dominance a ‘Wake up Call’ for Democracies: Report

March 2, 2023
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An Australian think tank is urging democratic nations to “step up” their game in technological innovation and strategic competition if they are to compete with, catch up, and outdo Beijing. According to a year-long study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Beijing is currently leading the world in 37 out of 44 technologies. These…

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Department of Energy Now Says COVID-19 Came From Lab Leak, Confirming What Was Once Labeled ‘Misinformation’

March 2, 2023
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The U.S. Energy Department now admits that a lab leak is the likely origin of COVID-19. However, anyone who suggested the lab leak theory during the height of the pandemic was censored and accused of spreading misinformation. Big Tech was so closely tied to the CDC and NIH that government agencies were able to control…

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China’s Increasing Aggression is ‘Generational Challenge,’ Austin Says in Message to Armed Forces

March 2, 2023
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The U.S. military must prepare to confront China and to prevent its communist regime from reshaping the international order in its own image, a new memo from the secretary of defense says. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that communist China seeks to force the international community to acquiescence to its authoritarian demands and must…

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Lawmaker Eyes Higher Scrutiny for Foreign Media on Capitol Hill

March 2, 2023
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Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) is urging Congress to restrict foreign state-sponsored media access on Capital Hill over concerns that they could conduct espionage on behalf of U.S. adversaries. In a resolution introduced on March 1, Bergman said he wants to require foreign state media with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to register…

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Lawmaker Eyes Higher Scrutiny for Foreign State Media on Capitol Hill

March 2, 2023
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Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) is urging Congress to restrict foreign state-sponsored media access on Capital Hill over concerns that they could conduct espionage on behalf of U.S. adversaries. In a resolution introduced on March 1, Bergman said he wants to require foreign state media with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to register…

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