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January 12, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin 'seriously doubts' China invasion of Taiwan is 'imminent'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he "seriously doubts" that China's increased aggression in and off the Taiwan Strait means that an invasion is "imminent."

January 11, 2023

WHO working with China to manage COVID risks during Lunar New Year festivities

The World Health Organization is working with Chinese officials to mitigate possible COVID-19 spread as nationwide Lunar New Year celebrations approach.

January 11, 2023

US, Japan to place anti-ship missiles on Okinawa amid rising China tensions

The U.S. and Japan announced plans to provide advanced weapons like anti-ship missiles to Marine forces stationed on Okinawa in an effort to cow China and North Korea.

January 11, 2023

India set to overtake China as world's most populous country in next 3 months: UN report

India is expected to become the most populous country in the world in the next four months as China continues to struggle with declining birth rates and the coronavirus.

January 11, 2023

Suicide blast and gun fire rock Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul

A suicide bomber attacked Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul just as employees were leaving for the day Wednesday, resulting in reports of multiple casualties.

January 11, 2023

National security experts slam media, scientists for prematurely shutting down COVID-19 origins discussion

National security experts are calling on major news outlets and scientific journals to reform after stifling dissenting views on the origins of the COVID-19.

January 10, 2023

Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air space for fourth time in a week, defense ministry says

Fourth a fourth day in a row, Chinese military aircraft, and naval ships violated Taiwan's air and water space Tuesday in yet another sign of provocation.

January 10, 2023

McCarthy, GOP, Dems unite behind new China committee: ‘The era of trusting communist China is over’

House Republicans and Democrats came together on Tuesday to create a new House committee aimed at examining U.S. competition with China in a rare bipartisan vote.

January 10, 2023

Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans TikTok on state devices in first move as Arkansas governor

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will move to ban TikTok on state devices and networks in one of her first acts after being sworn into office Tuesday.

January 10, 2023

China stops issuing visas for South Koreans, Japanese in retaliation to requirements for Chinese travelors

China is no longer issuing visas for the Japanese or South Koreans in retaliation to new testing requirements aimed at Chinese tourists. The suspensions were announced on WeChat.