China
7.26.22
Vance has criticized Ukraine as a “corrupt nation run by oligarchs.” And while he has condemned Russia’s invasion, Vance has also called it “insulting and strategically stupid to devote billions of resources to Ukraine while ignoring the problems in our own country.”
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "GOP civil war on Ukraine builds between MAGA, Reagan Republicans," 26 Jul. 2022 {5:20 AM ET}
7.5.22
U.S. military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air
—Lee Hudson // Politico // 5 Jul. 2022 // 4:31 AM EDT
Vance has criticized Ukraine as a “corrupt nation run by oligarchs.” And while he has condemned Russia’s invasion, Vance has also called it “insulting and strategically stupid to devote billions of resources to Ukraine while ignoring the problems in our own country.”
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "GOP civil war on Ukraine builds between MAGA, Reagan Republicans," 26 Jul. 2022 {5:20 AM ET}
7.5.22
U.S. military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air
—Lee Hudson // Politico // 5 Jul. 2022 // 4:31 AM EDT
6.6.22
Enes Kanter Freedom to appear at Republican Study Committee lunch
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 6 Jun. 2022 // 4:52 PM ET
Enes Kanter Freedom to appear at Republican Study Committee lunch
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 6 Jun. 2022 // 4:52 PM ET
5.25.22
Granholm: Gas price struggle an ‘exclamation point’ for need to accelerate clean energy
—Sharon Udasin // The Hill // 25 May 2022 // 6:15 PM ET
Granholm: Gas price struggle an ‘exclamation point’ for need to accelerate clean energy
—Sharon Udasin // The Hill // 25 May 2022 // 6:15 PM ET
2.21.22
Pompeo, facing Chinese sanctions, to travel to Taiwan
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 21 Feb. 2022 // 11:04 AM EST
Pompeo, facing Chinese sanctions, to travel to Taiwan
—Mychael Schnell // The Hill // 21 Feb. 2022 // 11:04 AM EST
1.30.22
Steve Hilton: These are hostile moves against America
—Fox News // 30 Jan. 2022 // 5 minutes 38 seconds [see 2:05]
1.9.22
Gov. Kristi Noem: Economic success in South Dakota attributed to conservative principles
—Fox News // 9 Jan. 2022 // 9 minutes 31 seconds [see 6:28]
1.8.22
Beijing government fines 7-Eleven more than $7,000 for listing Taiwan as a country
—Brad Dress // 8 Jan. 2022 // 6:24 PM EST
Steve Hilton: These are hostile moves against America
—Fox News // 30 Jan. 2022 // 5 minutes 38 seconds [see 2:05]
1.9.22
Gov. Kristi Noem: Economic success in South Dakota attributed to conservative principles
—Fox News // 9 Jan. 2022 // 9 minutes 31 seconds [see 6:28]
1.8.22
Beijing government fines 7-Eleven more than $7,000 for listing Taiwan as a country
—Brad Dress // 8 Jan. 2022 // 6:24 PM EST
12.25.21
China working on this 'sci-fi thriller' weapon: report
—Fox News // 25 Dec. 2021 // 2 minutes 21 seconds
12.7.21
Ranking member of House Homeland Security Committee talks crime wave
—Good Morning America // 7 Dec. 2021 // 6 minutes 9 seconds
12.3.21
'The Threat Of Communism Is Real': Chris Jacobs Warns Of Dangers Of Communism
—Forbes Breaking News // 3 Dec. 2021 // 2 minute 12 seconds
China working on this 'sci-fi thriller' weapon: report
—Fox News // 25 Dec. 2021 // 2 minutes 21 seconds
12.7.21
Ranking member of House Homeland Security Committee talks crime wave
—Good Morning America // 7 Dec. 2021 // 6 minutes 9 seconds
12.3.21
'The Threat Of Communism Is Real': Chris Jacobs Warns Of Dangers Of Communism
—Forbes Breaking News // 3 Dec. 2021 // 2 minute 12 seconds
5.12.21
Inquiry Into Early Covid-19 Response Finds WHO Delays but Spares China
—Drew Hinshaw & Betsy McKay // 12 May 2021 // 9:07 AM ET
Inquiry Into Early Covid-19 Response Finds WHO Delays but Spares China
—Drew Hinshaw & Betsy McKay // 12 May 2021 // 9:07 AM ET
4.28.21
During her confirmation hearing, Power pointed to foreign aid as a way to tackle larger foreign policy issues like countering China. "China is using its economic leverage and heft ... often [in] a predatory way, not only to change governing practices within countries but ... to water down international human rights commitments," she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
—Jordain Carney, "Senate confirms former Obama official Samantha Power to lead USAID," 28 Apr. 2021 {4:30 PM EDT}
During her confirmation hearing, Power pointed to foreign aid as a way to tackle larger foreign policy issues like countering China. "China is using its economic leverage and heft ... often [in] a predatory way, not only to change governing practices within countries but ... to water down international human rights commitments," she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
—Jordain Carney, "Senate confirms former Obama official Samantha Power to lead USAID," 28 Apr. 2021 {4:30 PM EDT}
11.24.20
Kissinger tells Biden to go easy on China
—Joseph Bosco // 24 Nov. 2020 // 10:00 AM EST
11.11.20
White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien on Wednesday criticized China over the ouster of opposition leaders in Hong Kong and raised the specter of additional sanctions. China earlier Wednesday passed a resolution saying any lawmaker supporting Hong Kong's independence or threatening national security should be disqualified, leading to the dismissal of four Hong Kong legislators.
—Brett Samuels, "Trump national security adviser slams China over ouster of pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong," 11 Nov. 2020 {6:20 PM EST}
11.3.20
US to exit Paris accord whether Trump or Biden wins
—Rebecca Beitsch // 3 Nov. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
Kissinger tells Biden to go easy on China
—Joseph Bosco // 24 Nov. 2020 // 10:00 AM EST
11.11.20
White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien on Wednesday criticized China over the ouster of opposition leaders in Hong Kong and raised the specter of additional sanctions. China earlier Wednesday passed a resolution saying any lawmaker supporting Hong Kong's independence or threatening national security should be disqualified, leading to the dismissal of four Hong Kong legislators.
—Brett Samuels, "Trump national security adviser slams China over ouster of pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong," 11 Nov. 2020 {6:20 PM EST}
11.3.20
US to exit Paris accord whether Trump or Biden wins
—Rebecca Beitsch // 3 Nov. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
10.13.20
The establishment of the new office comes despite shaky relations between the two nations. The U.S. has criticized Cambodia for its closeness to China and its dissolution of the opposition party, according to Reuters. The Defense Department has also sought answers on the demolition of a navy facility funded by the U.S.
—Zack Budryk, "FBI opening office in Cambodia," 13 Oct. 2020 {9:11 AM EDT}
The establishment of the new office comes despite shaky relations between the two nations. The U.S. has criticized Cambodia for its closeness to China and its dissolution of the opposition party, according to Reuters. The Defense Department has also sought answers on the demolition of a navy facility funded by the U.S.
—Zack Budryk, "FBI opening office in Cambodia," 13 Oct. 2020 {9:11 AM EDT}
9.12.20
“Trump has shown time and time again that when it comes to ending endless war, he’s all talk and no substance,” Kate Kizer, policy director at progressive group Win Without War, said in an email. “Trump brought us to the brink of war with Iran, vetoed War Powers Resolutions on Iran and Yemen, and is stoking a new Cold War with China. The latest withdrawal brings troop levels in Iraq down to where they were in 2015, while keeping tens of thousands in the region indefinitely.”
—Morgan Chalfant & Rebecca Kheel, "Trump leans into foreign policy amid domestic disapproval," 12 Sep. 2020 {5:05 PM EDT}
9.10.20
Nobel prize committee's credibility is on the line
—Richard Grenell // 10 Sep. 2020 // 11:15 AM EDT
9.9.20
Former national security adviser John Bolton published a book in June that described Trump as “stunningly uninformed” and alleged the president was willing to overlook human rights abuses in China to secure a trade deal.
—Brett Samuels, "Trump acknowledged downplaying COVID-19 threat, says Woodward book," 9 Sep. 2020 {5:58 PM EDT}
9.7.20
The administration is seeking a new arms control agreement with Russia and China to replace the expiring New START treaty between Washington and Moscow. Beijing has repeatedly rejected joining the talks.
—Rebecca Kheel, "Five things to watch in talks on massive defense bill," 7 Sep. 2020 {3:48 PM EDT}
9.5.20
Concerns around foreign election interference have ramped up over the past month, following the publication of an assessment by William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, that Russia, China and Iran are actively engaging in interference efforts surrounding the presidential election.
—Maggie Miller, "Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle," 5 Sep. 2020 {5:04 PM EDT}
“Trump has shown time and time again that when it comes to ending endless war, he’s all talk and no substance,” Kate Kizer, policy director at progressive group Win Without War, said in an email. “Trump brought us to the brink of war with Iran, vetoed War Powers Resolutions on Iran and Yemen, and is stoking a new Cold War with China. The latest withdrawal brings troop levels in Iraq down to where they were in 2015, while keeping tens of thousands in the region indefinitely.”
—Morgan Chalfant & Rebecca Kheel, "Trump leans into foreign policy amid domestic disapproval," 12 Sep. 2020 {5:05 PM EDT}
9.10.20
Nobel prize committee's credibility is on the line
—Richard Grenell // 10 Sep. 2020 // 11:15 AM EDT
9.9.20
Former national security adviser John Bolton published a book in June that described Trump as “stunningly uninformed” and alleged the president was willing to overlook human rights abuses in China to secure a trade deal.
—Brett Samuels, "Trump acknowledged downplaying COVID-19 threat, says Woodward book," 9 Sep. 2020 {5:58 PM EDT}
9.7.20
The administration is seeking a new arms control agreement with Russia and China to replace the expiring New START treaty between Washington and Moscow. Beijing has repeatedly rejected joining the talks.
—Rebecca Kheel, "Five things to watch in talks on massive defense bill," 7 Sep. 2020 {3:48 PM EDT}
9.5.20
Concerns around foreign election interference have ramped up over the past month, following the publication of an assessment by William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, that Russia, China and Iran are actively engaging in interference efforts surrounding the presidential election.
—Maggie Miller, "Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle," 5 Sep. 2020 {5:04 PM EDT}
3.28.20
Taiwan extends invite to US journalists barred by China
—Marty Johnson // 28 Mar. 2020 // 9:22 AM EST
11.28.19
Beijing threatened to take “firm counter measures” in response to the bill and said the U.S. should consider the consequences of China’s retaliation if it continued to “act arbitrarily.”
—Tal Axelrod, "Thousands turn out in 'Thanksgiving' rally after Trump signs bill backing Hong Kong protesters," 28 Nov. 2019 {11:25 AM EST}
Taiwan extends invite to US journalists barred by China
—Marty Johnson // 28 Mar. 2020 // 9:22 AM EST
11.28.19
Beijing threatened to take “firm counter measures” in response to the bill and said the U.S. should consider the consequences of China’s retaliation if it continued to “act arbitrarily.”
—Tal Axelrod, "Thousands turn out in 'Thanksgiving' rally after Trump signs bill backing Hong Kong protesters," 28 Nov. 2019 {11:25 AM EST}
6.12.19
Jerry Brown to run new California-China Climate Policy Institute
—Zack Budryk // 12 Jun. 2019 // 11:35 PM EDT
Jerry Brown to run new California-China Climate Policy Institute
—Zack Budryk // 12 Jun. 2019 // 11:35 PM EDT
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