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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) testified at a congressional hearing March 28 on China's aggressions against Tibet that included statements by actor and Tibet advocate Richard Gere and Penpa Tsering, the leader of Tibet's Government-in-Exile.
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Gallagher introduces STAND with Taiwan Act: If China invades, 'U.S. will not hesitate to respond with crippling and comprehensive economic sanctions'
Rep. Mike Gallagher and Sen. Dan Sullivan have introduced the Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies (STAND) with Taiwan Act of 2023, which proposes imposing comprehensive economic and financial sanctions on China if the People’s Liberation Army or its proxies invade Taiwan. The sanctions would target the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), any Chinese financial institutions and industrial sectors and ban U.S. financial institutions from investing in Chinese entities affiliated with the CCP.
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'TikTok did itself no favors' by having CEO appear before Congress
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), ranking member of the China Select Committee, has expressed his doubts over the veracity of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's recent statements to Congress.
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Fire at Mexican migration facility kills dozens; ‘...more could have been done to save their lives'
A fire at an immigrant-processing facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on March 27 killed 38 migrants and injured dozens more in one of the deadliest incidents along the Texas-Mexico border in recent years.
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Blinken: 'We expressed our support for President Zelenskyy's vision'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual panel discussion with world leaders on the eve of the second Summit for Democracy, to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
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Blinken: 'It is a relief to know that Paul is rejoining his family'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed the release of "Hotel Rwanda hero" Paul Rusesabagina by the Government of Rwanda on March 24.
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Blinken: U.S., Colombia 'better off when we're tackling these challenges together'
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva discussed the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges that impact the lives of Colombians and Americans at the U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on March 27.
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Smith's amendment requiring independent investigation into environmental review process passes
On March 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment proposed by Rep. Chris Smith requiring an independent investigation into the environmental approval process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along New Jersey's coastline. The amendment was passed during consideration of the Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) and is a response to concerns about the impact of the wind farms on the environment, marine life, fishing, tourism, navigational safety and other areas.
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'The words 'Never Again' were meant to be a lasting commitment': Anti-genocide advocate calls for action against Uyghur genocide
If "Never Again" in reference to the systematic killing of Jews during World War II means anything, it means everything in the fight against China's ongoing persecution of its Uyghur minority, an advocate against genocide told U.S. House members last week.
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Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services chair on outbreak at Abbott Nutrition facility: 'The infant formula crisis underscores a major problem with the FDA'
The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services recently held a hearing to hear testimony to examine the FDA's response to the 2022 bacterial outbreak at the Abbott Nutrition facility that led to the deaths of two infants and caused a shortage of baby formula across the nation.
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China experts worry Taiwan Strait crisis could cause catastrophic supply chain disruptions
A panelist on the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) “Assessing the Economic and Financial Dynamics of a Cross-Strait Crisis” panel said chip supply chain disruptions in the Taiwan Strait would have bad to catastrophic outcomes.
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G7 ministers: 'North Korea cannot and will never have the status of a nuclear-weapon state'
Following various missile launches from North Korea, G7 foreign ministers gave a statement to reassure the public North Korea will never attain the status of a nuclear-weapon state.
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Campaign for Uyghurs director: 'I am heartened to see that the U.S. State Department has included the name of my missing sister, Gulshan, in its latest report on China’s human rights abuses'
The U.S. State Department's country reports for last year is heartening the founder of a nonprofit group that advocates for the Uyghur minority targeted for genocide by the Chinese Communist Party.
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McCaul: China's increased support of Russia 'should not be tolerated'
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) has responded to comments made by Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that talks between China and Russia on a "no limit" partnership "should not be tolerated" by the U.S. and its allies.
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Blinken: 'We will stand united with Ukraine for as long as it takes'
The United States Department of State has authorized $350 million in additional military aid to Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion, marking the 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for the country since February 2022.
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Blinken: U.S. welcomes agreement 'to release 887 detainees from the Yemen conflict'
The latest round of talks with the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees' Exchange Agreement secured the release of 887 detainees from the conflict tin Yemen.
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Blinken: U.S. has 'no higher priority than bringing home U.S. nationals held hostage or wrongfully detained'
American aid worker Jeff Woodke was released from captivity in West Africa after being held by his Nigerian captors for more than six years.
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Blinken: Human rights 'apply to everyone, everywhere’
U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken launched the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices at a press briefing this week, calling it "a factual, objective, and rigorous accounting of human rights conditions around the world."
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Turkel: China's persecution of Uyghurs 'the most sophisticated genocide in the modern era'
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held its second hearing on March 23, titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Ongoing Uyghur Genocide."
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Blinken: U.S. urges Uganda 'to strongly reconsider' implementing Anti-Homosexuality Act
The anti-gay law passed recently in Uganda represents a significant setback for the LGBTQ+ community in the country and is being condemned by countries and human rights organizations worldwide.
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