#China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations

#China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations

“China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations” The Chinese government warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) against traveling to Taiwan with a congressional delegation Tuesday, saying the jaunt would have a “severe negative impact” on relations between Washington and Beijing. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijan issued the warning during a…

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#We can’t give Putin a win

#We can’t give Putin a win

“We can’t give Putin a win” For the third time since becoming president, Joe Biden has said he would send US forces to defend Taiwan should mainland China launch an attack. And for the third time, White House staff and the State Department had to “walk back” (diplospeak for “deny”) that the US position has…

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#White House won’t say when Kyiv embassy will reopen

#White House won’t say when Kyiv embassy will reopen

“White House won’t say when Kyiv embassy will reopen” White House press secretary Jen Psaki declined Monday to commit to a timeframe for reopening the US embassy in Kyiv after Russian troops retreated from the region of Ukraine’s capital. “It’s in our interest to have a diplomatic presence on the ground, but that is an…

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#GOP bill would force disclosure of China’s Putin collaboration

#GOP bill would force disclosure of China’s Putin collaboration

“GOP bill would force disclosure of China’s Putin collaboration” House Republicans are calling on the State Department to submit a report to Congress detailing the extent of Chinese support to Russia before and during its invasion of Ukraine. The legislation, exclusively obtained by The Post, is Congress’ latest effort to gain increased transparency about the…

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