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· Bryan Ke
‘We are truly led by imbeciles’: Nancy Pelosi slammed for ‘connection’ with China comment
Twitter users slammed U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-12) for her “connection” with China comment that was said during a speech in Tokyo on Friday. “When I was a little girl, I was told at the beach if I dug a hole deep enough, we would reach China, so we've always felt a…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait
Despite strong threats of retaliation from China over recent months, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, declaring America’s “unwavering commitment” to democracy. Her arrival in Taiwan makes her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit…
· Ryan General
Nancy Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan on Asia trip despite China’s threats
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi excluded Taiwan when she announced on Sunday that she will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for her Asia trip. President Joe Biden and other administration officials had earlier warned against her visit due to concerns about…
· Ryan General
Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy Pelosi’s planned visit
Taiwan conducted air raid drills and ground activities on Monday amid China’s warnings against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s scheduled visit to the island. Pelosi is set to visit Taiwan next month to show support for the country amid growing pressure from China. President Joe…
· Daniel Anderson
China warns US of ‘consequences’ if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s scheduled visit to Taiwan drew a swift rebuke from China, which declared there would be “strong measures” if the trip moves forward. Pelosi was set to visit Japan this weekend, with some speculating a stop in Taiwan on Sunday during the 43rd…
· Bryan Ke
Jolin Tsai loses 270K followers after not sharing ‘There is only one China’ post following Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai purportedly lost around 270,000 Weibo followers for not sharing China Central Television (CCTV) News’ “One China” post after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on Aug. 2. On Monday, fans noticed that the 41-year-old’s follower count on…
· Jane Nam
Repercussions of Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan felt around the world as countries and companies stay on their toes
The repercussions of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) controversial and highly publicized visit to Taiwan on Tuesday are being felt by countries and companies throughout the world. Although the House speaker’s trip to Taiwan lasted less than a day, it evoked strong…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) controversial visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but was not without consequences, as it is expected to continue evoking strong reactions from China long after her trip. During a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, the…
· Ryan General
Putin slams US lawmakers’ visits to Taiwan, blames US for Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine
Addressing an international security summit attended by military officials from Africa, Asia and Latin America, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused “Western globalist elites” of trying “to shift the blame for their own failures to Russia and China.” According to Putin, the…
· Ryan General
China begins new military drills as US delegation visits Taiwan; accuses US of ‘stirring up confrontation’
China is set to conduct additional military drills near Taiwan in response to the recent visit by a delegation of American lawmakers to the island. On the trip, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts was joined by House Representatives John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal, both of…
· Jane Nam
Ukraine’s first lady wears elegant kimono-inspired jacket in interview with Japanese television
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska chose to wear an elegant, sky blue kimono-inspired jacket in an interview with Japan’s national television and radio company NHK. The wool pantsuit came from the fall-winter 2022 collection of Ukrainian brand Bobkova, a collection that was…
· Jane Nam
Chinese official sparks ridicule for tweeting Taiwan’s many Chinese restaurants show island has ‘always been a part of China’
On Sunday, senior Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying sparked online ridicule for her tweet suggesting that Taiwan’s many Chinese restaurants proved that the two were of one culture. Hua has been extremely vocal about U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA)…
· Bryan Ke
North Korea offering 100,000 ‘volunteers’ for war against Ukraine, says Russian state media
North Korea recently offered to send 100,000 “volunteers” to Russia to help the Kremlin in its war against Ukraine, Russian journalist Igor Korotchenko alleged on Russian state media Russian Channel One. Korotchenko went on to praise North Korea’s “wealth of experience with…
· Ryan General
White House condemns Chinese missile launches near Taiwan, postpones own scheduled ICBM test
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby criticized China for launching five ballistic missiles near Taiwan’s waters. China conducted the missile launch during military drills on Thursday, a day after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit…
· Jane Nam
Chinese nationalists accuse Taiwanese singer of being ‘pro-Taiwan independence’ due to photo of her eating spaghetti
Taiwanese singer Hebe Tien of girl group S.H.E., received a flood of backlash from Chinese netizens who accused her of being pro-Taiwan independence after she posted a photo of herself eating spaghetti. Tien posted the image on her Instagram story on Aug. 2, the same day House…
· Jane Nam
Amid tensions over Taiwan, Xi warns Biden in 2-hour call: ‘Those who play with fire will only get burnt’
In a call that lasted over two hours, Chinese President Xi Jinping sternly warned U.S. President Biden, “Those who play with fire will only get burnt,” referring to the U.S.’ potential support of Taiwan’s independence. The call on Thursday was their fifth since Biden took office…
· Ryan General
GOP Senate candidate targeted with political ad full of racist Asian stereotypes by Peter Thiel-funded PAC
Republican senatorial candidate Jim Lamon was targeted with a political ad that contained elements considered racist against Asians. The clip made several allegations against Lamon, including his company’s ties to suppliers from China, his hand in building nuclear power plants…
· Ryan General
Patsy Mink, first woman of color elected to Congress, to be honored with portrait in US Capitol
The late Democratic legislator Patsy Mink (D, HI-2) will be honored for her historic work in Congress with the unveiling of her portrait in the U.S. Capitol later this month. Mink became the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman in Congress after winning a seat…
· Iris Jung
Treasury Secretary Yellen: US prepared to impose sanctions on China if Taiwan invasion occurs
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen confirmed the Biden administration’s intention to use sanction tools against China if Beijing ever “moved aggressively toward Taiwan.” In response to Congressman Patrick McHenry’s (R-NC) questioning on April 6, Yellen confirmed the…
· Carl Samson
House Republicans express outrage over US purchase of ‘made in China’ KN95 masks to fulfill mask mandate
House representatives have been mandated to wear N95 or KN95 masks in Capitol buildings earlier this month. Members recently received KN95 masks that had “Made in China” printed on them. House Republicans, who blame the Chinese government for its handling of COVID-19, criticized…