Officials say the exercises are defensive against North Korea’s aggressive posture. The United States and South Korea began the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military training exercise earlier this…
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U.S. and Taiwan Negotiating Trade Treaty
America showing support to the island nation in face of China’s threats. Officials from the U.S. and Taiwan outlined plans Thursday for formal negotiations on a sweeping trade…
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Speaker Pelosi Denounces Chinese Military Over Taiwan
China has been conducting live fire drills near the island nation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded Friday to live military drills being conducted by China around Taiwan. She…
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Governors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation
Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…
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American Oil Reserves Being Sent Overseas
Strategic Petroleum Reserve being reduced by 1 million barrels daily. Since March 31, the United States is releasing 1 million barrels of oil per day from its strategic…
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Secretary Blinken Attending G-20 This Week
Says he will not be meeting with the Russian representative. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Wednesday for a meeting with foreign ministers from the Group of 20…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Chinese Counterpart
Discussions included Taiwan, North Korea, and Ukraine. On Friday morning in Singapore, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart, the Minister of National Defense General Wei…
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Deputy Secretary of State to Travel to Pacific
Will visit Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Laos. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will be traveling throughout South East Asia from June 5 to 14.…
Read MoreU.S. Delegation Makes Visit to Taiwan
China sends 30 warplanes in show of force. A delegation led by Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois arrived in Taipei on Monday on a previously unannounced visit. The delegation…
Read MoreKeep China Tariffs, Senators Urge President
Removing tariffs under administration consideration. A group of nine senators has urged President Biden to “substantially maintain” tariffs on Chinese imports that were put in place by former…
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