He is seeking international commitments on climate. John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is traveling to India and the United Arab Emirates in the coming days in pursuit…
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WHO and China Release Statement on COVID-19 Origin
Joint report states lab origin is unlikely. On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and China released a joint report examining the possible scenarios that led to the…
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Tariffs on China to Remain for Now
An abrupt lift could harm American business. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the U.S. will maintain the previous administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports in the near term.…
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U.S. Joins Europe, UK in imposing sanctions on China.
Actions are in response to treatment of Uyghur Muslims. On Monday, the United States, European Union, and the United Kingdom announced a new joint effort to address human…
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Alaska Meeting Highlights U.S.-China Divide
Current administration brings less aggressive stance, but similar goals. Chinese officials and members of President Biden’s administration met for the first time Thursday in Alaska. Secretary of State…
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Quad Leaders Commit to Cooperation
Australia, India, Japan and U.S. have reaffirmed partnership. This past week, President Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Australian Prime Minister Scott…
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Secretaries of State and Defense Visit Japan
Plans to discuss Chinese relations. On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Tokyo to meet with Japanese officials to discuss…
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FCC Declares Huawei National Security Threat
Other Chinese companies receive same designation. The Federal Communications Commission concluded that five Chinese telecommunications companies, including Huawei, pose a risk to America’s national security. This conclusion follows on…
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Top Level US-China Meeting Set Next Week
Range of issues will be discussed. On March 18, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese officials in Alaska. It marks the first high-level in-person…
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President Biden Holds First Call with President Xi
The United States focuses on trade and China’s human rights issues . On Wednesday, President Biden held his first phone call with President Xi Jinping of China. The…
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