China says US broke international law by seizing Venezuelan oil tankers

    China says US broke international law by seizing Venezuelan oil tankers

    China accused the United States on Monday of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela, as Washington intensified pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government and a senior US official openly suggested that he should be removed from power. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the…

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    Trump's policies have weakened US competition with China, Senate Democrats say

    Trump’s policies have weakened US competition with China, Senate Democrats say

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s foreign aid cuts, tariffs on allies and restrictions on international students have “deeply” undermined America’s ability to compete with China, Senate Democrats say. In a report released Monday, Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for congressional action toward restoring the country’s global reputation and influence to ensure…

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