U.S. will implement COVID screening starting January 5. President Biden’s administration has announced that passengers on flights coming to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau will have…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Ties to Iranian Suppliers
International company network concealing origins of petroleum shipments. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the Department of the Treasury has sanctioned an international group of countries…
Read MoreState Department Pulls Some Personnel from Shanghai
Advises travelers to postpone trips to Shanghai until after outbreak. On Monday, the State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to depart from the…
Read MoreSecretary of State Voices Concerns over Hong Kong
Secretary Blinken says President Trump was right in approach. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently criticized China for acting “egregiously” amid pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, adding the…
Read MoreState Department Warns of China Travel
Says China could wrongfully detain American citizens. The Department of State announced on Tuesday that travel to mainland China and Hong Kong was no longer safe for Americans.…
Read MoreSenate Passes China Sanctions Bill
U.S. stands with the people of Hong Kong. On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy. The bill now…
Read MoreU.S. to Cut Ties with WHO
Trade ties with Hong Kong will also be curtailed. On Friday, President Trump said the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling…
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