The unusual meeting signals interest in maintaining U.S.-China relations. Ambassador Xie Feng of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) visited the Pentagon on Wednesday, attending a 90-minute meeting…
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State Department Updates Travel Advisory for China
Removes lockdown concerns but warns of wrongful exit detentions. The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), removing concerns about potential…
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House Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
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U.S. Coast Guard Sails Through Taiwan Strait
Routine Taiwan transit occurred the day after Secretary Blinken concluded his visit to China. The day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed from Beijing, a U.S. Coast…
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Treasury Secretary Commends Zambia’s Debt Restructuring
The troubled nation receives an extension on debt repayment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen commended Zambia’s debt restructuring agreement this week. Many African countries are deeply in…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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Treasury Department Sanctions North Koreans for Weapons Trade
Husband and wife both involved in ballistic missile programs. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned two individuals from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for procuring resources for…
Read MoreU.S. Opposed to Change in Status Quo Between China and Taiwan
Secretary Blinken says the administration is committed to Taiwan’s right to defend itself. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a two-day visit to China with a meeting with…
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United States Rejoining UNESCO
The nation has not been a member of the organization in six years. The United States has not been a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
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Secretary of State to Visit Beijing
U.S. and Chinese diplomats are scheduled to meet on June 18. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing on June 18,…
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