China Will Reduce Tariffs on Many Items, Including Steel
on October 01, 2018
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Trump blasts China while calling off Pompeo’s North Korea trip
on August 26, 2018
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The last time we visited the Korean Peninsula, South Korean officials firmly stated that they want the U.S. and China to declare a formal end to the Korean War, and the two Koreas seem to be moving forward on a peace-first approach.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was “easy mark” for Chinese spy
on August 11, 2018
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Last week, I blogged that U.S. Senator Feinstein had a "driver" who turned out to be a Chinese spy who reported back to government officials about local politics.
While she endeavored to minimize the impact of this individual to her work, The Daily Caller did some digging and it turns out he was substantially more involved with her office than chauffeuring California's Senior US Senator to events.
All the details of a former, longtime Sen. Dianne Feinstein staffer who’s accused of relaying information to Chinese intelligence services while working for the California Democrat point to Russell Lowe, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation has determined.
Chinese spy who worked for CA Sen. Feinstein 5 years ago is now center of media focus
on August 03, 2018
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The last time we check on the California race for US Senate, The state's Democrat Party leadership endorsed progressive challenger Kevin de Leon over the incumbent Dianne Feinstein.
‘India Should Rethink Relationship with Iran,’ Nikki Haley Tells Modi Government
on June 29, 2018
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On a brief visit to New Delhi, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told India to rethink its relationship with Iran. "I think as a friend, India should also decide if this is a country they want to continue doing business with," Ambassador Haley said in an interview with Indian news network NDTV.
Pompeo Tells Senators the Health Attacks on U.S. Employee in China ‘Consistent’ With Those in Cuba
on June 28, 2018
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This is a subject that has strayed into the background and I'm thankful the Washington Free Beacon reported on it last night. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) asked him about the attacks:
"That's a very good question," Pompeo told Sen. Patrick Leahy (D., Vt.) during testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. "I don't know if they were the same events. It is the case that the medical condition, the single medical condition to date in China is, as the medical folks would say, consistent with what happened in Cuba."
State Department Issues Health Alert in China After Suspected Sonic Attack
on May 23, 2018
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Very similar to the attacks on our diplomats in Cuba....
U. S. and China Put Trade War “On Hold,” Including Imposition Of Tariffs
on May 20, 2018
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We've been covering the Trump administration's trade talks with China, and now both nations have reportedly agreed to halt the trade war, including the imposition of tariffs, until a deal has been reached.
The AFP reports:
Washington and Beijing have agreed to abandon any trade war and back off from imposing tariffs on each other, Chinese state media reported Sunday.
Pentagon: Chinese Targeting Lasers at American Military Pilots in Africa
on May 05, 2018
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The American relationship with China certainly is complex.
The Asian powerhouse is assisting the US with negotiations with North Korea. However, at the same time, the American government has formally complained to China about an incident involving the Chinese military targeting American military pilots with lasers in the African nation of Djibouti.
Chinese space station breaks up over South Pacific
on April 02, 2018
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We recently reported that an out-of-control Chinese space station with ‘highly toxic’ chemicals onboard was hurtling toward Earth. There was speculation that it might crash into lower Michigan during the first week in April.
China indicates North Korea ready for “denuclearization” after visit
on March 30, 2018
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Legal Insurrection readers will recall our report that it was suspected that North Korea's Supreme Leader traveled to Beijing, China for significant, policy-oriented meetings
China willing to sit down at the bargaining table to avoid a trade war
on March 26, 2018
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All of the concern over a nasty trade war with China may have been all for naught.
After several days of market uncertainty, on Monday, markets began edging upwards as investors are hopeful the U.S. and China can work through their tariff woes.
US Set to Hit China with $50 Billion in Tariffs Today
on March 22, 2018
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President Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States later today. The decision comes after a seven-month-long investigation by the Trump administration into the U.S. intellectual property theft orchestrated by Beijing. The move is expected to hit $50 billion worth of Chinese imports.
Will the out-of-control Chinese space station crash into Michigan?
on March 15, 2018
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China's Tiangong-1 spacecraft has been flying above Earth, completely out of control, since September 2016. Since then, agencies around the world have been monitoring the vehicle, trying to project where it will crash.
India, Southeast Asian Countries Step Up Maritime Cooperation to Counter China
on January 26, 2018
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rolling out the red carpet for the leaders of Southeast Asian countries on the eve of India's Republic Day. What is being described by the Indian media as a diplomatic 'coup' in India's ongoing territorial row with China, ten heads of states from Southeast Asian countries will finalize the details of a new maritime mechanism with New Delhi and attend tomorrow's Republic Day parade, an annual event that showcases India's military prowess.
Former CIA Agent Arrested on Suspicion of Collusion With the Chinese Government
on January 17, 2018
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A former CIA officer, Jerry Chun Shing Lee, has been charged with "unlawful retention of national defense information."
Lee allegedly had in his possession notebooks containing the details and identities of current CIA operatives and is suspected of identifying both spy recruits and CIA agents to the Chinese government.
The New York Times reports:
A former C.I.A. officer suspected by investigators of helping China dismantle United States spying operations and identify informants has been arrested, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. The collapse of the spy network was one of the American government’s worst intelligence failures in recent years.
Report: Predictions of Post-BREXIT Economic Doom Vastly Overstated
on December 28, 2017
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Prior to the Brexit vote, the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) lent fuel to the "remain" proponents' "Project Fear" by predicting economic gloom for the UK should voters choose "leave." Their doom and gloom report assured the world that leaving the EU would plunge the UK into economic decline.
Indeed, the Bank of England predicted, incorrectly as it's turned out, that a UK vote to leave the EU would lead to recession. This didn't happen, and as I noted in 2016, the UK has no problem reaching trade agreements on its own. Unfettered by the EU albatross, the UK economy is now expected—by the CEBR no less—to flourish.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Mentions ‘Jihadist’ Terror Threat
on December 18, 2017
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The White House has unveiled President Donald Trump's national security strategy. It has four main points: Protect America, promote our prosperity, preserve peace through strength, and advance our influence.
But one of the biggest points is the return of using "jihadist" and "Sharia," language President Barack Obama's administration tried to avoid.
