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March 26, 2021

Biden to invite rivals Putin, Xi to first big climate talks of administration

President Biden said he will invite Russia and China to the administration’s first big talks on climate change in an Earth-Day summit next month.

March 26, 2021

CNN dismisses Redfield theory coronavirus came from Wuhan lab as 'controversial' and 'without evidence'

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield told CNN Friday that he believed the coronavirus escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, a theory largely dismissed by the media over the past year and which was swiftly declared evidence-free by CNN itself.

March 25, 2021

China defends itself on human rights by pointing to US history on slavery

In the wake of international backlash for reported human rights abuses in the Xinjiang province, Chinese officials are attempting to reverse the blame by shining a light on slavery.

March 23, 2021

Hong Kong suspends Pfizer vaccines over packaging defects

Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer shots — known as BioNTech shots in the city — on Wednesday after they were informed by its distributor Fosun that one batch had defective bottle lids.

March 23, 2021

GOP Sen. Rick Scott calls on Olympic sponsors to demand 2022 games be moved out of China

Republican Sen. Rick Scott is urging Olympic sponsors to demand the 2022 Winter Games be moved from Beijing amid human rights abuses and alleged genocide against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic minorities in China.

March 23, 2021

CanSinoBIO to develop inhaled COVID-19 vaccine, report says

A team in China said it’s been given the green light to begin developing an inhaled version of its COVID-19 vaccine, Reuters reported.

March 23, 2021

China infrastructure plan could leave US 'grossly disadvantaged,' ex-Navy leader says as report warns of risk

China’s massive international infrastructure initiative poses a "significant challenge" to U.S. economic, political, climate change and security interests and -- if left unchecked -- could leave the United States "grossly disadvantaged," a new report released Tuesday by the Council on Foreign Relations says.

March 22, 2021

NBC's Chuck Todd warns critics of China to 'be careful of your words' following Atlanta shootings

NBC News anchor Chuck Todd warned critics of China to choose their words wisely following last week's deadly shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.

March 22, 2021

Meghan McCain apologizes for aiding Trump's 'racist' COVID rhetoric after being called out by John Oliver

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain issued an apology on Monday after she was called out by "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver for comments she made about rhetoric tying the coronavirus outbreak to China.

March 22, 2021

Vox reporter's misleading framing of Georgia police spokesman shows up in Chinese propaganda outlet

Far-left Vox reporter Aaron Rupar's misleading clip of a Georgia police officer discussing the Atlanta spa killings last week wound up in a Chinese propaganda outlet on Sunday.