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March 10, 2021

US losing military edge in Asia as China looks like it is planning for war: US Indo-Pacific Command chief

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command told lawmakers this week that the U.S. is losing its edge over the Chinese military as the People’s Republic of China faces weakening international deterrence.

March 10, 2021

Rep. Michael Waltz: COVID relief package 'largest expansion of the welfare state' since the 1960s

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., lambasted Democrats over the passage of the latest $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill Wednesday, telling Fox Business Network's "Making Money with Charles Payne" that they "are selling this with a four-letter word called 'free'."

March 10, 2021

Pompeo responds to speculation about 2024 presidential run: 'Always up for a good fight'

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined Wednesday to shoot down speculation about potential run for president in 2024, telling "The Story" that he's "always up for a good fight."

March 10, 2021

Top U.S., China officials to meet next week in Alaska on range of issues

Top U.S. and Chinese officials will hold two days of talks next week in Alaska, the first in-person meeting between senior representatives of the two countries since President Biden took office, a senior administration official said.

March 9, 2021

China issues ‘world-first’ COVID-19 vaccine passport in boost for travel

To reboot the international travel industry, China has issued the world's first COVID-19 vaccine passport, which shows a user's vaccination status, recent coronavirus test results and antibody test results, according to reports.

March 8, 2021

Chinese airline suspends pilot, flight attendant for allegedly brawling over bathroom rules

The two Donghai Airlines crew members reportedly got into their physical flap during a Feb. 20 flight from Nantong, in the Jiangsu province, to Xi'an, in the Shaanxi province,

March 5, 2021

China boosts military spending as GOP demands Biden do the same

China announced a nearly 7% growth in its military spending budget Friday, just one day after eight GOP lawmakers pressed President Biden to increase U.S. defense spending to account for inflation.

March 5, 2021

World Uyghur Congress pressures International Olympic Committee to move 2022 Olympics out of Beijing

The World Uyghur Congress accused the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of ignoring an ethics complaint it filed last year to move the 2022 Winter Games out of Beijing due to China's alleged human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and other minorities. 

March 5, 2021

Bill limiting China-backed Confucius Institutes passed unanimously by Senate

The Senate unanimously passed a bill this week that clamps down on China’s reach into U.S. universities by tightening restrictions on Confucius Institutes.

March 4, 2021

LeBron James, NBA stars silent on Chinese court ruling homosexuality possible mental disorder

LeBron James and other NBA stars have kept silent on a Chinese court's recent ruling that homosexuality can be considered a mental disorder, leading to criticism that the progressive league won't speak out on matters that could affect its cash flow.