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Fauci criticised lack of coordination between federal and state authorities in CNN interview.
Fauci criticised lack of coordination between federal and state authorities in CNN interview.
Just hours into his term, new US leader recounts chat as part of a monologue about the importance of respect, decency and honour.
Just hours into his term, new US leader recounts chat as part of a monologue about the importance of respect, decency and honour.
Joe Biden to be sworn in as the 46th US president, drawing a curtain on the most tumultuous administration of modern times.
Joe Biden to be sworn in as the 46th US president, drawing a curtain on the most tumultuous administration of modern times.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes the determination in a blow to Beijing just one day before Joe Biden takes office.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes the determination in a blow to Beijing just one day before Joe Biden takes office.
The demotion of a Voice of America journalist after she tried to ask a question of the secretary of state invites an unflattering comparison with the Chinese government’s treatment of citizens who ‘pick quarrels and provoke trouble’.
The demotion of a Voice of America journalist after she tried to ask a question of the secretary of state invites an unflattering comparison with the Chinese government’s treatment of citizens who ‘pick quarrels and provoke trouble’.
The Defence Department added nine more firms on Thursday to its list of companies that it says have ties with the Chinese military.
The Defence Department added nine more firms on Thursday to its list of companies that it says have ties with the Chinese military.
Ten Republicans, including Liz Cheney, joined all Democrats in voting to impeach the president by a vote of 232-197.
Ten Republicans, including Liz Cheney, joined all Democrats in voting to impeach the president by a vote of 232-197.
If Trump had won a second term, the Chinese leader could have changed his mind about the trade war, former national security adviser John Bolton believes.
If Trump had won a second term, the Chinese leader could have changed his mind about the trade war, former national security adviser John Bolton believes.
Overseas travel plans for diplomats cancelled, including US ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft’s planned trip to Taiwan, said the state department.
Overseas travel plans for diplomats cancelled, including US ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft’s planned trip to Taiwan, said the state department.
US media reports that the changes, which were also seen on Vice-President Mike Pence’s biography, were made by a ‘disgruntled employee’.
US media reports that the changes, which were also seen on Vice-President Mike Pence’s biography, were made by a ‘disgruntled employee’.
Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer say Congress should move quickly with impeachment if Vice-President Mike Pence and cabinet members do not act – and Pence reportedly says he won’t.
Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer say Congress should move quickly with impeachment if Vice-President Mike Pence and cabinet members do not act – and Pence reportedly says he won’t.
The US secretary of state’s indignation about the anti-democratic machinations of the Chinese government is playing out as many members of his party pledged to reject the result that has been certified by all 50 states.
The US secretary of state’s indignation about the anti-democratic machinations of the Chinese government is playing out as many members of his party pledged to reject the result that has been certified by all 50 states.
Pompeo calls for release of those ‘who tried to flee this tyranny’, saying they ‘deserved a hero’s welcome abroad, not capture, a secret trial and prison sentences’.
Pompeo calls for release of those ‘who tried to flee this tyranny’, saying they ‘deserved a hero’s welcome abroad, not capture, a secret trial and prison sentences’.
US State Department urges ‘strong enforcement/monitoring mechanisms to ensure Beijing lives up to their side of any deal’.
US State Department urges ‘strong enforcement/monitoring mechanisms to ensure Beijing lives up to their side of any deal’.
Remarks underscore the degree to which Biden’s China policies may align with those of departing President Donald Trump.
Remarks underscore the degree to which Biden’s China policies may align with those of departing President Donald Trump.
When Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan, the few American health specialists remaining in China were relegated to the embassy in Beijing, largely unaware of the new contagion.
When Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan, the few American health specialists remaining in China were relegated to the embassy in Beijing, largely unaware of the new contagion.
The Trump ally’s blocking of a bill that would give refuge to Hong Kong dissidents underlines the self-serving nature of the Republican leadership under Trump’s sway.
The Trump ally’s blocking of a bill that would give refuge to Hong Kong dissidents underlines the self-serving nature of the Republican leadership under Trump’s sway.
Commerce Department’s ‘military end user’ list, including dozens of aerospace companies, will block purchases of US technology.
Commerce Department’s ‘military end user’ list, including dozens of aerospace companies, will block purchases of US technology.
US Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, cut ties to Christine Fang after the FBI alerted him in 2015 about their suspicions and has not been accused of wrongdoing, Axios reported.
US Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, cut ties to Christine Fang after the FBI alerted him in 2015 about their suspicions and has not been accused of wrongdoing, Axios reported.
America’s top diplomat targets ‘left-leaning’ US schools as hotbeds of anti-Americanism, and insists that the ‘rules-based’ West must win on 5G technology.
America’s top diplomat targets ‘left-leaning’ US schools as hotbeds of anti-Americanism, and insists that the ‘rules-based’ West must win on 5G technology.
China condemns US action against state leaders as ‘hysterical bullying’ and warns there will be consequences.
China condemns US action against state leaders as ‘hysterical bullying’ and warns there will be consequences.
Weeks before the inauguration of a new US president, we’d normally be focusing on the incoming administration’s priorities. Instead, as Covid-19 continues its rampage and Pompeo issues edicts against China, the deranged Trump show goes on.
Weeks before the inauguration of a new US president, we’d normally be focusing on the incoming administration’s priorities. Instead, as Covid-19 continues its rampage and Pompeo issues edicts against China, the deranged Trump show goes on.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cites 14 lawmakers, including Wang Chen, vice-chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cites 14 lawmakers, including Wang Chen, vice-chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
Director of National Intelligence cites case of Harvard professor’s ties to China as example of theft that costs America US$500 billion a year.
Director of National Intelligence cites case of Harvard professor’s ties to China as example of theft that costs America US$500 billion a year.
Beijing has interest, but Wendy Cutler sees ‘a real divorce between China’s statement and the changes that need to be done on the ground to really join CPTPP’.
Beijing has interest, but Wendy Cutler sees ‘a real divorce between China’s statement and the changes that need to be done on the ground to really join CPTPP’.
High-profile panel to address likely effects of Biden presidency with an emphasis on diplomacy, trade, technology and immigration.
High-profile panel to address likely effects of Biden presidency with an emphasis on diplomacy, trade, technology and immigration.
In the 14th edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we review the aftermath of the (still) contentious US election more than three weeks ago.
In the 14th edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we review the aftermath of the (still) contentious US election more than three weeks ago.
The Chinese leader says it’s in the interests of both countries to promote the healthy and stable development of relations.
The Chinese leader says it’s in the interests of both countries to promote the healthy and stable development of relations.
In debate with former US State Department official, Ip says the ‘one country, two systems’ framework is ‘a work in progress’.
In debate with former US State Department official, Ip says the ‘one country, two systems’ framework is ‘a work in progress’.