August 12, 2020 James Carafano: China uses HHS Secretary Azar's Taiwan trip as opportunity to test US A strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship is the first and strongest step America can make in enhancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
August 11, 2020 Azar defends Taiwan trip, says China should worry about 'getting more transparent, more open' on coronavirus Chinese officials should be more concerned with transparency and cooperation with the international community than with a U.S. Cabinet official's visit to Taiwan, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told "The Story" Tuesday.
August 11, 2020 WH trade adviser Navarro says Americans' anger at each other over pandemic 'continues to puzzle me' Americans are directing their anger about the coronavirus pandemic toward their fellow Americans rather than at the Chinese Communist Party where it belongs, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Tuesday.
August 11, 2020 Coronavirus discovered on frozen seafood packaging in China: report The novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of frozen seafood shipped from Ecuador to China, according to a report.
August 11, 2020 State Dept. condemns Chinese sanctions on Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Cotton as attempt to 'extend authoritarian rule' The State Department on Tuesday condemned China’s imposition of sanctions on a number of U.S. senators an attempt by Beijing to “extend authoritarian rule beyond its borders.”
August 11, 2020 Hong Kong newspaper vows to 'fight on' following arrest of media tycoon Roughly 24 hours after Lai was nabbed by authorities, the front page of Apple Daily, a tabloid operated by Next Digital that often condemns China’s Communist Party-led government, featured an image of Jimmy Lai in handcuffs.
August 11, 2020 Trump says relationship with China's Xi changed, two haven't spoken in a 'long time' President Trump's relationship with China began to fray amid the outbreak of the virus, Trump said.
August 11, 2020 In Taiwan visit, Azar accuses China of 'hobbling' coronavirus response Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar accused China of "hobbling" the world's coronavirus response during a visit to Taiwan that has already incensed Chinese leaders.
August 11, 2020 Coronavirus has infected more than 20 million people worldwide The coronavirus has now infected more than 20 million people worldwide.
August 11, 2020 Sen. Tom Cotton: China's sanctions won't affect me much. But we'll never stop fighting for CCP's victims Like all communist regimes, CCP rule has meant misery, suffering, and death for its own subjects.