Pentagon Chief Starts Asia Tour To Boost Military Co-op Against China
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is all set to travel to Asia to discuss defence strategies with American allies. The Pentagon chief also aims to foster a credible deterrence against China. Reportedly, as a part of his first official trip, Lloyd has started from Hawaii to the Indo-Pacific regions, including India. The US military is mainly focusing on maintaining capabilities to offer a credible deterrence to China by strengthening… read-more
Tags: Lloyd Austin, China, US-China, US military
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China Expresses Anger On US, Asks Not To Meddle In Sino-Indian Issue
The Chinese ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, on January 6 expressed his anger towards the remarks made by outgoing US envoy Kenneth Juster on India-China border tension. Sun told the US to stop interfering in the India-China border issue. In his farewell speech, Kenneth Juster had stated that the US has contributed significantly towards the security of India and its people against the Chinese aggression along the border.
Tags: India, China, US-China, INDIA-US RELATIONSHIP, Ladakh
Courtesy: The Times of India
China Threatens US Over $600 Million (USD) Arms Deal With Taiwan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin reveals that the US is trying to invade into the China's internal affair. Recently, US made a business of $600 Million (USD) after selling arms to Taiwan. However, China claims Taiwan as its own territory and is opposing the deal. "The US should cancel the deal in-… read-more
Tags: Taiwan, China, US-China, World news
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Report Reveals Trump Having Bank Account in China; His Company Paid Taxes To China
Amid Trump’s allegations of Biden's policies helping China, a New York Times report claimed that Trump was maintaining bank account and business projects in China. The report revealed 'Trump International Hotel Management' account paying $188,561 in taxes to China between 2013-2015. Earlier, Trump went on a 'trade war' and stripped contracts from US firms outsourcing work to China. However Trump’s business lawyer has denied the allegations… read-more
Tags: Donald Trump, Joe BIden, Republican, Democratic, US-China, US Election 2020
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UN Secretary-General Alarms Against Growing Distrust, Tensions
Alarming against the growing distrust, UN chief Antonio Guterres said that the world is living in an environment of nuclear disaster. He urged the US and Russia to extend the disarmament treaty, START, which is set to expire next year. Guterres also called upon the members to strengthen the Non-proliferation Treaty, which completes 50 years in 2020. Reportedly, the review of the treaty was postponed owing to the pandemic.
Tags: United Nations, Antonio Guterres, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Warheads, US-China, India-Pakistan relations
Courtesy: The Indian Express
United States Imposes Restrictions On Export To Chinese Chip Manufacturer
Citing the risks of military usage, the United States has imposed restrictions on exports to Chinese chip manufacturer, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). According to the letter issued by the Commerce department, suppliers will now have to apply for an individual export license. However, SMIC stated that they have not received any official notice on restrictions and denied the news of having any connections with… read-more
Tags: United States, China, SMIC, US-China
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Trump Refers to Coronavirus as “China-Virus”, Pledges to End Reliance on China
US president Donald Trump once again referred to Coronavirus as 'China-Virus', taking a dig at the country for not handling the pandemic well. Addressing an election rally at Pennsylvania, he promised to end reliance on China completely, making America the manufacturing superpower. He also blamed former Democratic governments for having a weaker policy with China and Russia saying, “if Biden wins, China wins. When we win, Pennsylvania wins… read-more
Tags: Donald Trump, US Elections, US-China, Coronavirus, Russia
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US Commerce Department Objects Stop on WeChat ban
US Commerce Department objected Justice Laurel Beeler's decision to stop ban on WeChat. The department said, not to complex the decision as it would "Frustrate and displace the president’s determination of how best to address threats to national security.” The department expects a review in the order issued by the Justice. Earlier, the US Judge Beeler ordered to stop the ban on WeChat after users claimed a threat on constitutional rights.
Tags: US-China, WeChat, Laurel Beeler, US Commerce Department
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US Court Stays the Ban on WeChat Temporarily
US' federal judge Laurel Beeler on September 20 stayed the ban on the Chinese App, WeChat, temporarily. The petitioners plead that they are affected by US President Donald Trump's plan of banning the app, and claimed that it threatened their constitutional rights. Justice Laurel said, "There are alternatives to a complete ban, such as barring WeChat from government devices or taking other steps to address data security."
Tags: WeChat, US-China, app ban, Donald Trump
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US to Ban TikTok and WeChat Over National Security Concerns
The US Department of Commerce officials have disclosed that the country is planning to ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat over concerns of national security. However, the decision could be reversed if ByteDance, which owns TikTok, signs a deal with America’s Oracle Corp to start a new firm, “Tiktok Global”, and secures an approval of President Trump. Reportedly, Trump is expected to review the agreement between the companies before September… read-more
Tags: TikTok, WeChat, US-China, chinese app ban
Courtesy: The Times Of India