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United States Eases Travel Restrictions for Visiting China
The State Department of US has eased the travel restrictions, from "Do not travel" to "Reconsider travel", for people travelling to China. The department announced the decision on September 14 while referring to the "improved conditions". Earlier, it had issued the "Do not travel" warning in June. Reportedly, the US and China have also agreed to double the flights between them: eight flights per week.
Tags: United States Of America, China, US-China, Travel Advisory
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Mike Pompeo Says US Envoy to China to Step Down
The United States secretary Mike Pompeo on September 14 announced that the US Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, has resigned. While informing about the decision, Pompeo tweeted, "Ambassador Branstad has contributed to rebalancing U.S-China relations so that it is result-oriented, reciprocal and fair." Reportedly, the reasons behind the move were misty. Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it had not received notice of… read-more
Tags: US-China, Mike Pompeo, Ambassador, Resignation
Courtesy: Times of India
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China Retaliates Against US, Imposes Fresh Restrictions on US Diplomats
China on September 11 issued fresh restrictions for the US diplomats working in mainland China and Hong Kong. However, the details of the restrictions have not been communicated yet. Reportedly, this has come as a response to the restrictions imposed by the US on Chinese diplomats in October 2019. The Chinese spokesperson mentioned that if the US "immediately corrects its mistake", China will also respond in the same manner.
Tags: US-China, restrictions, HONGKONG
Courtesy: The Times of India
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US Cancels Visas of Chinese Students, Researchers Citing "National Security"
The United States on September 10 revealed that it has cancelled visas of over 1,000 Chinese students and researchers, citing "national security" as the reason. The US suspected them of having links with Chinese army. While China accused the US of racial discrimination, the latter said that it would welcome "legitimate students" from China who do not have "ulterior motives". Around 3,70,000 Chinese students study at various US Universities… read-more
Tags: US-China, students, Visa, Chinese Military
Courtesy: BBC
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Trump Says It Would be Insult if Kamala Harris Becomes First Woman President
US President Donald Trump said it would be an insult to the US, if Kamala Harris becomes the first woman President. Addressing a rally in North Carolina, Trump said "If Biden wins, China wins." He added that China knows the Democrat' policies, which will result in the downfall of the USA. He also mentioned that he viewed the US-China trade deal differently after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tags: Donald Trump, Joe BIden, Kamala Harris, US-China, US President, Presidential Election 2020
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Chinese Embassy Condemns US for New Restrictions on Entry of Diplomats
On September 3, Chinese Embassy in the United States, condemned the country’s decision of imposing restrictions on Chinese diplomats. Reportedly, the US has breached the Vienna Convention on diplomatic and consular relationships. The embassy also urged the country to revoke its decision and support Chinese diplomats. Earlier, US secretary of the state, Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese diplomats should get prior permission to visit US… read-more
Tags: US-China, Vienna Convention, Diplomats, Mike Pompeo
Courtesy: ANI
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Pentagon Report Reveals China's Thrust to Double its Nuclear Arsenal
Pentagon has revealed that China is going to double its nuclear weapons, from its current 200s mark, over the decade. The study also pointed to Beijing's ability of completing a nuclear triad soon. The Pentagon further alarmed that China does not need any further addition to its fissile material for doubling the nuclear warheads. The report was surfaced during the US Congress' discussion over the $700 billion Defence Authorisation Bill.
Tags: Nuclear Warheads, US-China, Defence, Pentagon
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China Expands Restricted Export List; Adds Drones, Space Materials
China's Ministry of Commerce on August 28 expanded its restricted export list by adding 23 more subjects including drones, laser tag and space materials. Reportedly, the ministry said, "The main purpose is to regulate technology exports, promote scientific and technological progress, and economic technological cooperation, and maintain national economic security." The SCMP quoted an economist saying that the decision responded to " the US ban… read-more
Tags: US-China, Restricted-Export-List, Tussle, TikTok
Courtesy: ANI News
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Countries Using Fake News on Covid Vaccine to Influence Opinion, Report Suggests
A report by Australian Strategy Policy Institute has suggested that few countries are disseminating fake reports regarding Covid-19 vaccine to influence public opinion. The report takes example of a July 17 fake report originating in Luhansk People's Republic, a self-declared state in Ukraine, stating a COVID vaccine trial by the US led to the death of 9 people. However reports claim that such tests never happened, and that the news was fake… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, China, Pakistan, US-China
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Bill Gates Calls Microsoft's Deal with TikTok a 'Poison Chalice'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has described the company's potential deal with TikTok as a "poison chalice". The company has planned to acquire TikTok's operations in US with an aim to enter the social media space. Calling it as “pretty bizarre”, Gates criticized the US President's decision of possible ban on TikTok. However, he also told that the social media business is not a "simple game".
Tags: Microsoft, TikTok, US President, US-China
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
