Tag: China News

LIVE 2 PM ET: House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on ‘US Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing on “Assessing U.S. Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 14. Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources U.S. Department of State; Arun Venkataraman, assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and director general, U.S. and Foreign Commercial…


LIVE NOW: House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on ‘US Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing on “Assessing U.S. Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 14. Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources U.S. Department of State; Arun Venkataraman, assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and director general, U.S. and Foreign Commercial…


House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on ‘US Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing on “Assessing U.S. Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy” at 2:00 p.m. ET on June 14. Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources U.S. Department of State; Arun Venkataraman, assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and director general, U.S. and Foreign Commercial…


Tomato Power: Unlocking Heart Health, Anti-Aging, and Immune Boosting Benefits

Tomatoes belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family and are widely cultivated all over the world. Colorful and ripe with sweet, tangy flavor, tomatoes are a versatile culinary fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked into delicious dishes. Tomatoes not only taste good but are also high in nutritional value. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein,…


US Sanctions Companies That Train Chinese Pilots, Help China in Weapons Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 12 added dozens of China-based and other firms to its Entity List (pdf), citing concerns regarding national security and foreign policy risks. A group of companies, including Frontier Services Group Ltd., a security and aviation company, and Test Flying Academy of South Africa, were sanctioned for “providing training…


US Sanctions Companies Training Chinese Pilots, Helping China in Weapons Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 12 added dozens of entities—both Chinese and foreign—to its Entity List (pdf), citing concerns regarding national security and foreign policy risks. A group of companies, including Frontier Services Group Ltd, a security and aviation company and Test Flying Academy of South Africa were sanctioned for “providing training to…


Hong Kongers From 27 Cities Worldwide Unite Against Authoritarianism on 4th Anniversary of the Anti-Extradition Movement

Starting from June 9, a series of anti-authoritarian activities, including rallies, vigils, and demonstrations, were held in 27 cities worldwide to commemorate the Hong Kong anti-extradition bill movement that happened four years ago in Hong Kong. A veteran Australian media professional and Doctor of Politics from Hong Kong urged people to speak up for Hong Kong…


CSIS Director Contradicts Minister Blair on Passage of Intel Related to Beijing Threats

The director of Canada’s spy agency told MPs that the proper protocol had been followed to pass information to the minister of public safety on Beijing threats to parliamentarians, contradicting the minister’s previous testimony. “My understanding of how the information flows from an agency to the minister is that this is sent to the department—in…


Phillips Curve Breaks Down Under High Inflation

Commentary International organizations such as International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED) have revised upward their economic forecasts in turn. Were their forecast updates correct, this would mean the global tightening is not strong enough, and probably not enough to bring down inflation to the 2 percent…


[PREMIERE NOW] “The Endgame Is Power”: Rep. Ralph Norman on Trump’s Indictment and the WHO Pandemic Treaty

“It’s a travesty of justice. This is what happens in third world countries.” In this episode of ATL, I sit down with Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to discuss Trump’s arraignment, in which the former president is pleading not guilty to federal charges. “It’s a dog and pony show and we’ll see how it turns out….