U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel accused China on Friday of using “economic coercion” against Japan by banning imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, while Chinese boats continue to fish off Japan’s coasts. “Economic coercion …
Read More »FBI, CDC shredded for 'dropping the ball' on secret Chinese lab found in US: 'Reads like a movie script'
An illegal Chinese biolab unearthed in California roused concerns last week when local officials and contractors reported finding pathogens labeled “HIV” and “Ebola” during a CDC-ordered waste eradication at the site. Now federal agencies face criticism that they “dropped the ball” on investigating how pervasive the threat could be nationwide. …
Read More »Philippines accuses China of blasting navy supply boat with water cannon
A Chinese coast guard ship blasted a Philippines navy-operated supply boat with a water cannon and harassed the vessel in the contested South China Sea for the second day in a row on Sunday, the head of the Philippine military said. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said he was aboard the …
Read More »Trump claims Putin, Xi, Kim are conspiring against the US after military parade in China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accusedRussian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese PresidentXi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of conspiring against the U.S. after the three world leaders met inBeijing during a military parade. “The big question to be answered is whether or not President Xi of China …
Read More »China won't let Trump take Bagram Air Base back from the Taliban without a fight, expert warns
President Donald Trump made the shocking announcement this month that the U.S. is “trying” to take back Bagram Airfield from the Taliban in Afghanistan after abandoning it more than four years ago. There’s just one problem with Trump’s latest ambition — China will see to it that Washington does not …
Read More »Trump threatens 'massive' China tariffs, sees 'no reason' to meet with Xi
President Donald Trump has called off efforts to arrange a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and threatened a 100% tariff on China, after the country tightened export controls on rare earth minerals this week. “Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for …
Read More »China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life. We all need to help stop them
In September, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held a military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. During the ceremonies, Chairman Xi Jinping unveiled his vision for the next chapter of history. Dressed in homage to Mao Zedong — father of the CCP — he …
Read More »Chinese underground church pastor, father of US citizens, detained by authorities, family says
The pastor of one of China’s biggest underground evangelical churches was arrested Friday in what appears to be a roundup of Christian leaders, and his family and followers fear for his safety. Pastor Ezra Jin of Zion Church was detained by Chinese authorities, his daughter, Grace Jin, told Fox News …
Read More »Trump calls Xi’s rare earth move a ‘bad moment’ — why it matters for US national security, China ties
The Trump administration is seeking to cool tensions between the U.S. and China, after Beijing unveiled plans to impose export controls on rare-earth magnets and after the U.S. threatened more stringent tariffs on Chinese goods in retaliation. Rare-earth elements are used in products such as electric cars, household appliances, lithium …
Read More »Trump tears down East Wing for $300M ballroom ahead of high-stakes China meeting
President Donald Trump kicked off the week meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and closed out the week jetsetting to Asia. And at home, the White House launched constructing its new ballroom — much to the ire of many Democrats. Trump said construction started Monday and that the project …
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