Taiwan’s new legislature, possible Trump win cast shadows over U.S.-Taipei ties
WASHINGTON -- Taiwan's choice of president in the January elections sent a strong message that the island nation wants to maintain its autonomy from China, but voters also sent an appeasing signal to China by denying the president-elect's party a majority in the...
Taiwan’s new legislature, possible Trump win cast shadows over U.S.-Taipei ties
WASHINGTON -- Taiwan's choice of president in the January elections sent a strong message that the island nation wants to maintain its autonomy from China, but voters also sent an appeasing signal to China by denying the president-elect's party a majority in the...
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Will Biden listen to Congress progressives & condition aid to Israel?
More Democratic senators are asking the White House to condition military support to Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and the humanitarian situation grows more dire.
Will Biden listen to Congress progressives & condition aid to Israel?
More Democratic senators are asking the White House to condition military support to Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and the humanitarian situation grows more dire.
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Former envoy to U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, may become Taiwan’s next VP
After recently leaving her post as envoy to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao appears headed to become Taiwan’s next vice president, according to public opinion polls.
Former envoy to U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, may become Taiwan’s next VP
After recently leaving her post as envoy to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao appears headed to become Taiwan’s next vice president, according to public opinion polls.
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Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said
The wars in the Middle East and Europe benefit U.S. adversaries, particularly Russia and China, foreign policy experts said.
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U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says
U.S. AI guidelines, such as an executive order President Biden signed in October, aim to encourage the safe use of the technology and the public’s trust in AI innovations. World leaders had yet to develop global regulations. Few countries had either proposed or adopted regional legislation for the technology.
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Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections
Before President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency said the agency needed “an offensive stance” in assessing any interference from China in the 2024 elections.
read moreThe State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras
The United States warned Honduras not to let its new Chinese partners near the Soto Cano Air Base, where up to 1500 American troops operate.
Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis
WASHINGTON– Senators criticized top Biden officials for loose borders and increasing global violence in a combative hearing Tuesday of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, was among several senators who...
Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical
Secretary of State Antony Blinken advocates for Biden’s joint Israel-Ukraine proposal to the Senate Appropriations Committee while the House of Representatives moves to cut funding to Ukraine.
U.S. foreign economic investment is vital to national security, experts say at Meridian Summit
Experts say greater U.S. investment in emerging markets around the world strengthen U.S. foreign policy.
Senators debate future of U.S. policy in Niger after 2023 coup
Republicans and Democrats criticize the Biden administration’s delay in calling the military takeover in Niger a coup.
Sen. Van Hollen emphasizes need to address Gaza humanitarian crisis in nomination hearing this morning
Senators question Biden’s nominee to be Ambassador to Egypt about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how she will facilitate U.S. policy.
The US Army Pacific’s commanding general supports joint military exercises with allies in the face of China’s “overly aggressive” behavior
The highest ranking general of the U.S. Army in the Pacific stressed the importance of joint exercises with allies in the region to keep deterring China after the Israel-Hamas war erupted.
As Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei proliferates in Mexico, national security experts worry about the security risk for the U.S.
With a growing Mexican foothold, experts worry the company may end up functioning as a “backdoor” for Chinese cyber-spies inside of one of America’s closest neighbors.
The global economy would suffer if Beijing invades Taiwan to shift attention from China’s economic slowdown
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.
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