Plan would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. President Biden is meeting with the G7 nations in Germany. He announced the launch of a partnership for global infrastructure,…
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Legislators Propose Review of Semiconductor Supply Chain
Chips are primarily produced in Taiwan. A bipartisan group of legislators in the House of Representatives led by Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin is proposing a systematic review…
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International Religious Freedom Report Released
Secretary Blinken highlights issues in Pakistan. The State Department recently released its 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom which tracks information from nearly 200 countries. This report to…
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Senators Introduce Taiwan Policy Legislation
Bill seeks to define commitment against Chinese aggression. Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate on Friday to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, defining key American commitments to…
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Secretary Austin Meets with Prime Minister Chan-o-cha
Plans joint military training and defense exercises. Secretary of Defense Austin wrapped up his visit to Thailand with a final meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister and Minister of…
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Travelers Continue to Fly as Air Fare Rises
Airfare has increased 38 percent. The cost of domestic air travel has risen by nearly 40 percent and demand is sending those prices higher. According to the head of…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Chinese Counterpart
Discussions included Taiwan, North Korea, and Ukraine. On Friday morning in Singapore, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart, the Minister of National Defense General Wei…
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President Declares Two Year Solar Tariff Exemption
Unfreezes imports after federal investigation. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Monday, declaring a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.…
Read MoreU.S. Delegation Makes Visit to Taiwan
China sends 30 warplanes in show of force. A delegation led by Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois arrived in Taipei on Monday on a previously unannounced visit. The delegation…
Read MoreKeep China Tariffs, Senators Urge President
Removing tariffs under administration consideration. A group of nine senators has urged President Biden to “substantially maintain” tariffs on Chinese imports that were put in place by former…
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