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May 1, 2020

Chinese propaganda tactics shifting to elevate, amplify Russian disinformation

Chinese Communist Party tactics have shifted to imitate classic Russian disinformation campaigns, as well as amplify bogus stories from Moscow to pin the blame for coronavirus on the U.S., according to a State Department official and analysts.

May 1, 2020

Australia could lift coronavirus restrictions two weeks early, officials say

Australia could be lifting its coronavirus lockdown two weeks ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Friday, adding that Aussies had "earned an early mark."

May 1, 2020

US gets dragged into fight as Australia-China war of words escalates

The animosity brewing between Australia and China over coronavirus reached a fever pitch this week with both sides digging in - but tensions between the trading partners have been simmering for more than a year over alleged plots to plant spies in the government as well as control over strategic islands in the South Pacific that could have consequences for the United States.  

April 30, 2020

What is China's Belt and Road Initiative?

China’s "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) is a planned multitrillion-dollar infrastructure program that is intended to link China with more than 100 countries through railroad, shipping and energy projects.

April 30, 2020

Rubio warns China will face consequences 'diplomatically, economically and beyond' for coronavirus

Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told "Special Report" Thursday that forcing China to pay compensation for its role in the coronavirus pandemic would be "difficult to enforce," but added that the rest of the world is reevaluating their relationship with the Communist country.

April 30, 2020

Trump says he's seen evidence suggesting coronavirus emerged from Wuhan lab, compares WHO to PR agency

President Trump said Thursday he has seen evidence suggesting that the coronavirus originated from a laboratory in China, while continuing his criticism of the World Health Organization's ties to Beijing, comparing the group to a public relations agency.

April 30, 2020

WHO: 102 potential coronavirus vaccines in the works

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday that there are 102 potential COVID-19 vaccines in development and that eight of the contenders have been approved for clinical trials.

April 30, 2020

Cruz bill would bar US officials from using Chinese-backed tech, stop taxpayer dollars for related UN contracts

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, unveiled a bill Thursday to ban U.S. officials from using tech platforms supported by the Chinese government and bar taxpayer dollars from being used for related U.N. contracts -- the latest move amid growing tensions between the U.S. and China.

April 30, 2020

Rep. Waltz: Americans need 'real wake-up call' about China's goal of economic dominance

Americans need a "real wake-up call" when it comes to the United States' relationship with China, Florida Republican Congressman Michael Waltz said Thursday. 

April 30, 2020

North Korea urged to release Christian serving 15 years for sharing gospel

A Christian nonprofit that supports persecuted believers all over the world is urging North Korea to release a believer kidnapped and imprisoned by the Hermit Kingdom for sharing the gospel.