The financial leader seeks increased communication between the U.S. and China. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen will meet with her Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, at the World…
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President Xi Warns President Biden that Bans on Technology Strain Relations
Leaders of the U.S. and China conducted the first direct phone call since November. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Joe Biden this week that the U.S.’s increasing…
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Legislators Urge DOD to Add BioTech Companies to China Affiliate List
House China Committee leaders say weaponized “synthetic pathogens” are possible. Representatives Michael Gallager of Wisconsin and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois recently wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd…
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Treasury Sanctions Chinese Hackers for Targeting U.S. Infrastructure
U.S. and UK imposed sanctions, filed charges, and accused China of a massive cyberespionage campaign. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned two Chinese nationals and one Chinese company…
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Israeli PM Cancels Meeting with U.S. President After UN Resolution Passes
The U.S. opted to abstain from the vote rather than veto the measure. The United States abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Monday…
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House Committee Calls for Higher Tariffs on Chinese Drones
Also recommends U.S. drone incentives in a letter to the administration. Representatives of the House China Committee wrote a letter to administration officials on Wednesday urging President Biden’s…
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White House Warns of Hacking Threat to Water and Sewage Systems
Officials call on state and local governments to remain vigilant. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan released a public letter warning…
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White House Supports TikTok Divestment Bill
Press secretary urges Senate to pass the House-approved measure. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged the Senate to sign a bill, approved by the House Wednesday, that…
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House to Vote on Bill Prohibiting Foreign Ownership of Apps
The national security threat posed by TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, has brought the issue forward. The House will vote on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary…
Read MoreSenate Bill Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Tech Standards
Legislators want NIST to counter China’s influence on new technology standards. Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the Promoting United States Leadership in…
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