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As Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei proliferates in Mexico, national security experts worry about the security risk for the U.S.

As Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei proliferates in Mexico, national security experts worry about the security risk for the U.S.

by Kelsey Baker | Oct 11, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – National security experts sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the risks posed by Chinese tech company Huawei, and its growing presence in Mexico. Huawei, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and 5G network providers, is viewed by some...
The global economy would suffer if Beijing invades Taiwan to shift attention from China’s economic slowdown

The global economy would suffer if Beijing invades Taiwan to shift attention from China’s economic slowdown

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Oct 10, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials and economists on both sides of the Pacific cautioned recently that if China were to invade Taiwan, the consequences for the global economy would be disastrous. “What happens the very minute that the People’s Republic of China starts...
Experts don’t expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons anytime soon

Experts don’t expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons anytime soon

by Esther Frances | Oct 8, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – For decades, U.S. policy makers tried to keep North Korea from developing nuclear weapons or becoming a nuclear power. Experts told Senate Foreign Affairs subcommittee members on Wednesday that those goals may be outdated.  “This is the million dollar...
Senators put rivalry with China in the spotlight in conversation about international aid Wednesday morning

Senators put rivalry with China in the spotlight in conversation about international aid Wednesday morning

by Phillip Powell | Oct 5, 2023 | Featured, National Security

Senate Republicans and Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday stressed that U.S. investments in developing countries should help the U.S. compete with China for influence on the world stage “Economic development and finance are essential for stable...
Blinken comments on multilateralism abroad amidst turmoil at home

Blinken comments on multilateralism abroad amidst turmoil at home

by Kelsey Baker | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday evening that the U.S. faces two extraordinary challenges, a full-swing power struggle with Russia in Ukraine, and an all-out economic competition with China. “The common denominator is approaching...
Experts warn China will interfere in 2024 US elections

Experts warn China will interfere in 2024 US elections

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Oct 2, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – When Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, asked two expert witnesses on Wednesday whether they expect China to increase its meddling in the 2024 U.S. elections, “Yes” and “Absolutely yes” were their answers. “The Chinese Communist Party’s activities to influence...
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