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June 22, 2023

New Zealand's liberal prime minister disagrees with Biden labeling Xi a 'dictator': 'No'

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins pushed back against President Biden's claim this week at a fundraiser that Chinese President Xi Jinping is a "dictator."

June 22, 2023

Rep. Matt Gaetz urges Biden to 'take out the Chinese assets in Cuba' amid spy base conflict

Rep. Matt Gaetz puts China's global ambitions in his crosshairs and called on President Biden to act, using military force, to prevent the Chinese military from building a base in Cuba.

June 22, 2023

Biden courts Modi as China, Russia ties put India's allegiance in play: 'Golden opportunity'

President Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Thursday for a state visit, where they will discuss economic and security issues and concerns about Russia and China.

June 21, 2023

Beijing, Washington trade barbs after Biden labels China's Xi a 'dictator'

The State Department clapped back at remarks issued by China's Foreign Ministry after it took issue with President Biden calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a "dictator."

June 21, 2023

American missile defense system in South Korea cleared for full deployment despite China's outrage: report

South Korea's government reportedly greenlit the U.S. ballistic missile system THAAD for full deployment within a year after an environmental review despite China's prior outrage.

June 21, 2023

Top Air Force leader raises alarm on slumping standards amid China, Russia threats: 'Second best won't cut it'

The Air Force's senior enlisted leader spoke out after saying members of "all ranks" have voiced concerns to her about declining standards that could leave the U.S. behind.

June 21, 2023

North Korea state media mocks US for Blinken's 'disgraceful begging trip' to meet with Xi

North Korean state media ran a report mocking the U.S. for meeting with Chinese leadership this week, calling the move an attempt to "beg for the relaxation."

June 21, 2023

Green energy zealot 'Just Stop Oil' really means 'Just Stop Life'

The “Just Stop Oil" movement in Europe and spreading to the United States is a prime example of the unintended negative consequences of “good intentions."

June 21, 2023

China fires back at Biden for calling President Xi Jinping a dictator: 'Extremely absurd and irresponsible'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called President Biden's comments toward Chinese President Xi Jinping "extremely absurd and irresponsible."

June 20, 2023

Scientist sickened at Wuhan lab early in coronavirus pandemic was US-funded

A Chinese scientist studying coronaviruses at a Wuhan lab who fell sick early in the pandemic with an unspecified illness was partially funded by U.S. agencies.