Secretary of State Mike Pompeo showered Britain with praise on Tuesday for taking a harder line on a “disgraceful” China, a notably warmer tone toward his hosts than he struck during a visit in ……
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Beware the ‘But China’ Excuses
Just because U.S. politicians and tech giants are blaming China, doesn’t mean we should be scared. ( read original story …)
U.S. accuses hackers from China of targeting COVID-19 research
The Justice Department accuses 2 Chinese hackers of researching network vulnerabilities at companies known to be working on a coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story …)
China vows ‘consequences’ for Britain over Hong Kong dispute
A Chinese ambassador sharply criticized British leaders on Tuesday for interfering in Beijing’s affairs by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Shanghai Sharks hold off Shenzhen Aviators in CBA (updated)
QINGDAO, China, July 21 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Sharks tamed the Shenzhen Aviators 107-93 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) here on Tuesday, although both teams had been ruled out of the … ( read…
Trump blasts Beijing in public, but privately Trump org imports tons of Chinese goods
President Donald Trump has cast himself as tough on China and promised that his trade negotiations with Beijing would economically benefit everyday Americans, even as Trump-owned properties have … ( read original story …)
U.S. Is Positioning Military Assets Around Asia to Counter China, Esper Says
The U.S. is positioning forces across Asia for a possible confrontation with China, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in remarks outlining the military component of the Trump administration’s … ( read original story …)
Pentagon chief looking to visit China this year amid tensions
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday he hoped to visit China by the end of the year to improve “crisis-communications” channels and address other areas of mutual interest as he condemned … (…
China Demands Proof Of No Coronavirus For All New Flight Arrivals
Anyone going to China will have to prove they don’t have coronavirus before boarding their flight, Beijing announced Tuesday, as the country seeks to prevent new infections after easing travel … ( read original story…
China To Do Whatever It Takes To Recover From Coronavirus
Meanwhile, China in the hot seat as floods and geopolitics continue to take the shine off the best performing market in the pandemic. ( read original story …)
China to Require Negative Coronavirus Test for Arriving Travelers
Foreign travelers to China will be required to apply for a health certificate from the Chinese embassy in their country of origin and Chinese passengers must present a QR code proving their … ( read…
China’s top COVID-19 vaccine candidate showed weak results among older Phase II test subjects
China’s CanSino Biologics reported preliminary results of its Phase II COVID-19 vaccine trial Monday, and there was promising news. But it was overshadowed by the results of the Oxford University … ( read original story…
U.S.-China tensions loom over Pompeo visit to U.K.
LONDON — A senior Chinese official accused the U.K. of pandering to the U.S. as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in London, with China top of his agenda of high-level meetings on Tuesday. “We…
