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China's Xian H-20 stealth bomber completes nuclear triad, could make debut this year

May 4, 2020

China's Xian H-20 stealth bomber completes nuclear triad, could make debut this year

China's newest supersonic stealth bomber -- which doubles the country's strike range and completes its nuclear triad--could be ready for rollout later this year but Beijing has purportedly been weighing the step and what it could mean for escalating regional tensions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

US gets dragged into fight as Australia-China war of words escalates

May 1, 2020

US gets dragged into fight as Australia-China war of words escalates

The animosity brewing between Australia and China over coronavirus reached a fever pitch this week with both sides digging in - but tensions between the trading partners have been simmering for more than a year over alleged plots to plant spies in the government as well as control over strategic islands in the South Pacific that could have consequences for the United States.

Taiwan hits back at World Health Organization chief's claims of racism

April 9, 2020

Taiwan hits back at World Health Organization chief's claims of racism

Taiwanese officials on Thursday pushed back strongly on allegations from World Heath Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the Asian island off the coast of China was involved in a months-long racist smear job against him.

Taiwan shows up China, sending hard-hit countries lifesaving coronavirus supplies

April 7, 2020

Taiwan shows up China, sending hard-hit countries lifesaving coronavirus supplies

While Beijing works to rebrand itself as a global leader by selling -- at times-- faulty protective gear amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan has been giving it away for free. The gesture is not only a dig at China, which has refused to acknowledge Taiwan's existence, but also raises Taiwan's profile internationally, something China has been actively trying to prevent for years.

China cashes in off coronavirus, selling Spain $467 million in supplies, some of them substandard

March 26, 2020

China cashes in off coronavirus, selling Spain $467 million in supplies, some of them substandard

As the novel coronavirus continues its diabolical trek around the world, some countries are finding themselves in a difficult situation. Low on supplies or money, traditional American allies like Spain, Italy, France and Japan have had to turn to China for help.

Taiwan accuses WHO of cozying up to China, not listening to coronavirus warnings

March 24, 2020

Taiwan accuses WHO of cozying up to China, not listening to coronavirus warnings

Taiwan is the latest country to accuse the World Health Organization of bending to Chinese pressure and says if the global body had listened to them, the novel coronavirus sweeping across the world could have been contained by now.

Pompeo and Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei trade jabs over COVID-19, rumors and aid

March 23, 2020

Pompeo and Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei trade jabs over COVID-19, rumors and aid

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out Monday at Iran, accusing the country of spreading dangerous rumors about COVID-19, including a conspiracy theory manufactured in China that the novel coronavirus behind the global pandemic was man-made by the United States.

Michael Pillsbury: American media facing 'understandable intimidation' from Chinese government

March 15, 2020

Michael Pillsbury: American media facing 'understandable intimidation' from Chinese government

The American media has been facing "understandable intimidation" from the autocratic Chinese government, according to Hudson Institute Director of Chinese Strategy Michael Pillsbury.

State Department summons Chinese ambassador over 'blatant' disinformation campaign on coronavirus

March 13, 2020

State Department summons Chinese ambassador over 'blatant' disinformation campaign on coronavirus

The State Department on Friday summoned the Chinese ambassador after a spokesperson with China’s foreign ministry suggested the U.S. military might have brought coronavirus to Wuhan -- where the outbreak first emerged last year.

Nearly 1 in 4 countries saw jump in protests, civil unrest in 2019, study finds

January 16, 2020

Nearly 1 in 4 countries saw jump in protests, civil unrest in 2019, study finds

A new report published Thursday claims that nearly one in four countries around the world saw jumps in protests and civil unrest in 2019.