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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Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim…

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Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim…

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Hong Kong government slams US senators over resolution on city’s autonomy

Hong Kong government slams US senators over resolution on city’s autonomy

The Hong Kong government has strongly condemned some US senators for smearing the city’s national security laws after they submitted a resolution accusing Beijing of destroying the financial hub’s autonomy and credibility as an international business centre. Authorities on Thursday night called the resolution put forward by Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, chairman and ranking…

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Seminal US-China science pact renewed for 5 years with ‘guardrails’ for researchers, data

Seminal US-China science pact renewed for 5 years with ‘guardrails’ for researchers, data

Beijing and Washington have agreed to renew a 45-year-old science and technology agreement for five years, bringing in substantial revisions and marking a long-awaited breakthrough nod to cooperation amid tense ties. The representatives of the Chinese and American governments signed the new deal in an “exchange of notes” in Beijing on December 13, China’s Ministry…

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