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US warns China is building more nuclear missile silos
Blinken’s meeting with Dalai Lama representatives riles China
US reaffirms support to WHO’s plan for probe into Covid-19 origins, including in China
China sends new ambassador to US amid strained ties
US, India avoid stumble on rights issue even as Blinken sends message to China by meeting Dalai Lama’s aide
US congressmen reach back into Cold War armory to respond to China
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China building 2nd nuclear missile silo field: US scientists
Since then, dome shelters have been erected over at least 14 silos and soil cleared in preparation for the construction of another 19 silos. The grid-like outline of the entire complex indicates that it may eventually include approximately 110 silos, the FAS report said.
China’s second new nuclear base uncovered by US
An American researcher has discovered a second new nuclear facility with 110 silos in China that analysts say points to Beijing’s coming of age as an atomic superpower on par with US and Russia, while countering India’s own “rapid” expansion of its arsenal.
US diplomat Sherman to stress need for ‘guardrails and parameters’ in China talks
US ‘undeterred’ by China’s new sanctions: White House
Hours after the latest sanctions announced by China targeting several American citizens, the US said it is “undeterred” and added that it is “fully committed” to implementing all relevant Washington sanctions authorities.
Chinese prosecutor charged in alleged plot to intimidate citizens to return to China
The US Justice Department on Thursday accused a prosecutor employed by the Chinese government of traveling to the United States to direct a harassment campaign aimed at bullying Chinese residents to return home to face criminal charges.
White House disappointed by China rejecting Covid origin probe plan
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/WHO-USA (UPDATE 1, PIX)UPDATE 1-White House disappointed by China rejecting COVID origin probe plan
US deputy secretary of state to visit China on July 25
US deputy secretary of state Wendy R Sherman will travel to China next week as part of the country’s ongoing effort to hold candid exchanges with Chinese officials to responsibly manage the “incredibly consequential bilateral relationship”.
Top US official heads to China to seek ‘guardrails’ in tense ties
China’s offensive threat growing faster than projected: US Air Force General
In a US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning and Programs Lt. Gen. David Nahom told Congress said, “The threat is accelerating much more than we thought back in 2018,”
US diplomat Sherman to visit China as tensions soar
Sherman will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and others in the northeastern city of Tianjin on Sunday as part of her current trip to Asia, which also is taking her to Japan, South Korea and Mongolia. She’ll later visit Oman.
Teen with US ties again on the run from China with fiancee
A teenager who says he’s a US permanent resident and his fiancée are once again on the run from the threat of extradition to their homeland, China, in a sign of Beijing’s lengthening reach over perceived dissidents abroad.
Climate envoy says US, China must end world’s ‘suicide pact’
US, allies accuse China of global cyber hacking campaign
US will need to work with China to make progress with North Korea says official
China on mind, US passes the ‘Eagle’ Act: What it means for American leadership & diplomacy
Biden, Merkel vow common front on Russia, China
The United States and Germany are key NATO allies, but the relationship suffered under former President Donald Trump. Biden and Merkel have known and worked with each other for years. Both vowed to strengthen the ties between the two countries going forward.
Biden, Merkel work to renew US-German ties after tensions under Trump
They also disagree over the wisdom of partnering with China on business projects, restrictions on travel to the United States from Europe and Germany’s opposition to temporary patent waivers aimed at speeding Covid-19 vaccine production.
China says it ‘drove away’ US warship on anniversary of tribunal ruling
Joe Biden picks Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti to be US ambassador to India
President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles mayor and climate advocate Eric Garcetti to be the US ambassador to India, a country Washington sees as a key partner in its effort to push back against China’s expanding power and influence. Garcetti, a Biden loyalist who co-chaired the successful Biden-Harris 2020 election campaign, has served as …
China criticises US moves to expand financial sanctions
US envoy warns China ‘looking at’ new nuclear technologies
Made in China fireworks over US future on American Independence Day
The United States of America spent its 245th birthday on Sunday assailed by doubts about its past, present, and future even as the nation founded on high ideals returned to near post-pandemic normalcy and celebrated its Independence Day with the usual binges — fireworks (mostly made in China), barbecues, and holiday travel.
China bill delayed in US House amid partisan wrangling
A spokesman said on Friday the panel would consider its consideration of the Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act, or Eagle Act, on July 12 after marathon discussion of the measure on Wednesday and Thursday, but no vote.