The 2022 Beijing Olympics are “officially” underway after the rather subdued opening ceremony that took place Friday. For those who didn’t feel like getting up early in the morning to catch the live …
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Seeking to counter China on chips, Congress gets stuck fighting itself
Both parties want to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. But Republicans say the America Competes Act is larded with tangential Democratic priorities.
China’s Provocation at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
In Beijing, the inclusion of the cross-country skier Dinigeer Yilamujiang, whom China identified as of Uyghur heritage, seemed to carry a double message.
China’s Forever War Against Covid-19
First, thanks to the underreported prevalence of mild and symptomless cases in Wuhan, the disease was likely already present globally and in the U.S. Second, look for China’s Orwellian online and …
These Photos Show How Beijing Is Handling Cybersecurity And COVID-19 Threats As 2022 Winter Olympics Begins
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will present new security challenges for visitors and the host nation as China attempts to showcase its power amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cybersecurity …
Coronavirus Briefing: Inside the Olympic Bubble
A look at China’s elaborate virus measures. By Jonathan Wolfe This is the Coronavirus Briefing, an informed guide to the pandemic. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. The U.S. is …
Snowboarder Jamie Anderson doesn’t sugarcoat journey to Beijing Olympics: ‘Absolute nightmare’
The pandemic, COVID restrictions and testing were stressful for Jamie Anderson, but she’s still ‘stoked’ to be competing at her third Olympics.
$350B Bill Aimed at Competing With China Could Reshape Middle America
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $350 billion America Competes Act on Friday, a bill designed to boost domestic tech production and fortify internal supply chains in an effort to curb the …
China says US should do more to reduce North Korea tensions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China’s U.N. ambassador said Friday the United States should come up with “more attractive and more practical” policies and actions to reduce tensions with North Korea and avoid …
What Will Life Be Like for Families Until the COVID-19 Pandemic Ends—and Beyond?
It’s been two years since the first strain of COVID-19 was discovered in Wuhan, China, and since that time a lot has changed. Cities, states, and entire nations were shut down, or locked down. They…
Pictures of the 2022 Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing reveal love for Winter Games
All eyes were on Beijing as Team USA flag bearers Brittany Bowe and John Shuster led the athletes into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The theme of…
Beijing Olympics Put Chinese Government Abuses—And U.S. Media—In the Spotlight
With the Chinese government’s long history of surveilling, pressuring, and expelling foreign journalists, press groups and reporters are on high alert.
As Olympics begin, Beijing projects ‘shared future’ of undisputed Chinese power
BEIJING — From dancers waving giant green glow sticks like freshly sprouting grass to six ice hockey players covered in psychedelic colors slapping pucks toward the Olympic rings, the Opening …
