The United States is pushing back on China’s actions to expel American journalists, a move that officials and observers said “serves no good purpose” at a time when the world is dealing with the “extraordinary international uncertainty” about the spread of COVID-19.
Foreign Ministry spokesman says some Chinese citizens who work for five state-run news outlets, including Xinhua and China Global Television Network, are effectively expelled from US by decision.
Effective March 13, the State Department will limit the number of US-based employees who are also Chinese nationals from five Chinese state-owned outlets to a total of 100 from about 160.
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe and countries are reporting new confirmed cases, the United States is closely monitoring and updating travel advisories.
Washington is gearing up for the summit set for March 14 in Las Vegas. Bilateral meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and ASEAN leaders are also being planned.
Substantial talks between Washington and Beijing outside of trade have been in limbo for months.
State Department's visa restrictions 'complement' Commerce Department's actions to blacklist 28 Chinese entities
Experts: North Korea's recent missile launch "should not and likely will not" have much impact on Washington's current diplomatic efforts.
Jewher Ilham also petitions Chinese authorities to release all Uighur girls from so-called re-education camps before Beijing hosts the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China has demanded the U.S. to cancel the sale after the State Department approved a request by Taiwan to purchase an estimated $2.2 billion worth of military equipment.
Lawmakers delay second reading on proposed law that would allow extradition to China, which has angered Hong Kongers fearing erosion of basic freedoms under Chinese rule.
The US is worried that the amendments could damage Hong Kong's business environment and subject American citizens residing in or visiting Hong Kong to China's capricious judicial system
Human rights groups believe several hundred to several thousand people were killed when tanks rolled through Tiananmen Square to squelch demonstrations.
Ambassador Robert Strayer, deputy assistant secretary of state for cyber and international communications and information policy, speaks with VOA about US 5G policy and security concerns over Huawei.
US Secretary of State says Washington’s decision to end Iran oil waivers to China will not have negative impact on the latest trade talks between world’s two leading economies.
Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis Fannon says the US, the world's biggest producer, is a 'natural option' to supply oil.
Aside from violations in Venezuela and Iran, the report cites China for Uighur detentions, but critics say it neglects the abuse of women's reproductive rights.
US secretary of state optimistic a deal can be reached to end trade spat with China that has hurt US farmers, but analysts are skeptical.
President Trump warns that much like talks with North Korea, he will walk away from a deal if it's not a good one.
Bipartisan senators have been pushing for creation of White House office to fight China's technology theft and defend critical supply chains.
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