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May 26, 2020

Israel rejects $1.5B Chinese water plant after Pompeo said it could affect working relationship with US

The Israeli government announced Tuesday that IDE Technologies has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to build the world’s largest desalination plant, beating out China-based CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. -- an announcement just weeks after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly opposed Chinese involvement in Israeli infrastructure.

May 26, 2020

Navarro blasts Biden, accuses ex-VP of spending Obama years 'toadying up and kowtowing' to China

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accused Joe Biden Tuesday of spending his entire tenure as Barack Obama's vice president "toadying up and kowtowing to the Chinese" in response to the Biden campaign's claims President Trump's actions fueled the economic crisis initially caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

May 26, 2020

YouTube investigating 'error' that deleted comments offensive to China's Communist Party

YouTube admitted Tuesday it has deleted comments that contained particular Chinese-language phrases critical of China’s Communist Party (CCP), calling it an “error” that is being investigated -- but critics don't buy the explanation.

May 26, 2020

Trump 'displeased' with China's proposed Hong Kong crackdown, McEnany says

White House officials said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s latest attempt to curb Hong Kong autonomy with a new national security law.

May 26, 2020

Chinese state-run media call US threats over Hong Kong 'nothingburger'

China is dismissing threats of sanctions from the Trump administration over Beijing's proposed national security law in Hong Kong, calling it a "nothingburger."

May 26, 2020

Loyal dog stays at Wuhan hospital 3 months after owner dies of coronavirus

A dog in Wuhan who waited three months in a hospital after its owner died from the coronavirus, has recently been given to a pet shelter, Tuesday reports say.

May 26, 2020

World Health Organization continues to lavish China with praise for handling of coronavirus crisis

WHO officials renewed their praise for China and its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, citing Beijing's "openness" to the prospect of scientific inquires involving foreign experts into the origins of the contagion. 

May 26, 2020

Wuhan police raid pastor's home, pull him away during Christian Zoom event: watchdog

A Christian pastor in Wuhan, China -- where the coronavirus outbreak originated -- was pulled away by police Saturday during an evangelism event on Zoom, according to a Christian persecution watchdog.

May 26, 2020

John Kennedy says world leaders have been 'weenies' with China for years: 'Weakness invites wolves'

Sen. Kennedy said that it is important to distinguish between the people of China and the Chinese Communist Party, which is “populated by thugs.”

May 26, 2020

China-US rivalry likely a 'lose-lose' for both countries: Harvard professor

The growing tension between the U.S. and China could end up being a net loser for both countries, a political science professor from Harvard said.