Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warned Beijing on Tuesday that the US isn’t “going to be stopped by anybody” in the South China Sea, the latest in a series of tough remarks from the US…
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Pompeo Praises Britain for Getting Tough on China
The secretary of state praised the British government for recent actions on China as the Trump administration tries to build a global coalition against Beijing. ( read original story …)
U.S. Accuses Pair of Trying to Steal Virus Vaccine Data for China
Two suspects in China targeted companies working on vaccines as part of a broader cybertheft campaign to enrich themselves and aid the Chinese government, officials said. ( read original story …)
Pompeo blasts China over coronavirus, Hong Kong, South China Sea, and praises U.K.’s ‘sovereign’ resistance
We hope we can build out a coalition that understands this threat,” said the Secretary of State, after listing ways in which China’s actions are not “consistent with the international order.” … ( read original…
Pompeo praises Britain for hard line against ‘disgraceful’ China, denies U.S. pressure
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 ……
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…