Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. It repeatedly thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of the virus “immediately,” and said its work and commitment to transparency were “very impressive, and beyond words.” But behind the scenes, it was […]
U.S. Formally Ending Relationship with WHO, Trump Announces…
The United States will formally terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 29, according to President Donald Trump. The president had warned the WHO less than two weeks prior that the United States would cut funding to the group unless it takes significant steps to prove independence from the Chinese Communist […]
Leaked Documents Calls Into Question Chinese Province’s Announced ‘Patient Zero’…
As a second wave virus outbreak ripples through parts of China, Chinese authorities’ reporting of virus data has been opaque. There are no cumulative infection figures, with local governments only reporting new infections daily. Asymptomatic carriers are also counted separately from “confirmed diagnoses,” while little background is provided about the diagnosed patients. Currently, the most […]
Pompeo Says Hong Kong Does Not Warrant Pre-1997 Special Treatment with China Imposing New National Security Legislation…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had certified on Wednesday to Congress that Hong Kong no longer warranted special treatment under U.S. law in the same way that applied when the territory was still under British law before July 1997. In a statement, Pompeo said China’s plan to impose new national security legislation on […]
Hong Kong on the Brink of Communist Control with Beijing’s Latest Aggression…
The Chinese regime’s latest move to impose a national security law on Hong Kong will lead to the end of the city’s autonomy, say activists and experts. They warn that if Beijing is not stopped, it will only be emboldened to take stronger action to bring the city under its control. Beijing’s announcement last week […]
Tear Gas Fired as Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets Against China’s ‘National Security’ Law…
The air in Hong Kong filled again with tear gas on May 24 after months of relative quiet during the pandemic lockdowns. In a scene reminiscent of last year’s mass protests, thousands returned to the streets to voice their opposition to Beijing’s proposal for a “national security” law that was presented at the Chinese regime’s […]
Hong Kong Leader Defends Beijing’s ‘National Security’ Law…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam attempted to assuage concerns over risks to the city’s freedoms after Beijing proposed a “national security” law last week. Lam, speaking at her weekly press conference on May 26, was asked by a reporter whether she could guarantee that Hongkongers could still protest on the streets, and voice their opposition […]
Senators Unveil Bill to Sanction Chinese Officials Who Violate Hong Kong Autonomy…
Two U.S. senators are planning to introduce a bipartisan bill that would sanction Chinese officials for undercutting Hong Kong’s autonomy, hours after Beijing moved to impose a sweeping national security law on the territory. Titled the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, the legislation aims to defend human rights in Hong Kong by penalizing officials complicit in […]
Kamala Harris Introduces Resolution to Condemn the Terms ‘Wuhan Virus’ and ‘Chinese Virus’ As Racist…
Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a resolution last week calling on the Senate to condemn the term “Wuhan virus” as racist. The resolution, introduced May 14, describes the terms “Chinese Virus,” “Wuhan Virus,” and “Kung-flu” as “anti-Asian terminology and rhetoric” that “have perpetuated anti-Asian stigma.” The resolution on the Senate to condemn “all forms […]
“You’ve Got 30 Days”: Trump Threatens to Permanently Pull U.S. Money, Cancel WHO Membership If Reforms Aren’t Made…
As it turns out, two “scoops” reported by Axios’ reporter Jonathan Swan over the last few days about President Trump’s intensifying animosity toward the WHO turned out to be correct. Though, given the escalating rhetorical clash between China and the US, it’s really not all that surprising to learn that President Trump’s weekend remarks were […]
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