Tag: China

Comedian Chelsea Handler wants laws against "people who think racism is funny," after two Chinese tourists were arrested in Germany after making Nazi salutes. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Chelsea Handler wants laws against ‘people who think racism is funny’

Caitlin Yilek · August 7, 2017 2:17 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korea said Wednesday it will complete its plan to attack "waters near Guam" by mid-August. (KRT via AP Video)

North Korea vows ‘thousands-fold’ payback in response to UN sanctions

Anna Giaritelli · August 7, 2017 11:37 am

American steaks are generally bigger, juicier, and more tender than those in Europe. Why? Partly because American cattle are given hormones that are banned in the E.U. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)

Brits need to get over their beef with US meat

Dan Hannan · August 7, 2017 4:01 am

American Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, right, speaks to Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Liu Jieyi before a Security Council vote on a new sanctions resolution that would increase economic pressure on North Korea to return to negotiations on its missile program. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

National Security

China and Russia slam US while backing new North Korea sanctions imposed by UN

Joel Gehrke · August 5, 2017 8:57 pm

Air Force Gen. Paul Selva argues that for nuclear deterrence to work in the 21st century, the U.S. may need a little less bang for the buck. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Pentagon considering ‘mini-nukes’ for maximum deterrence

Jamie McIntyre · August 5, 2017 4:01 am

A U.S. official told Politico that negotiations with China and Russia, countries usually resistant to punishing North Korea for its ballistic missile tests, are advancing on a new resolution, with the potential for a vote to happen Saturday at the U.N. Security Council. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump delays trade action against China as UN considers resolution over North Korea: Report

Josh Siegel · August 5, 2017 1:21 am

The sailor, who was a crew member on the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem, will not be identified until after next of kin are notified. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

National Security

Navy suspends search for sailor missing in South China Sea

Travis J. Tritten · August 4, 2017 4:42 pm

North Korea has test-launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles in the past month. (Courtesy of Twitter via AP)

National Security

Sebastian Gorka: Trump’s Twitter feed will push China to act against North Korea

Melissa Quinn · August 3, 2017 3:13 pm

North Korea's submarine nuclear ballistic missile capabilities are advancing. Time is running out. But President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson offered distinctly mixed messages on North Korea. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Beltway Confidential

It’s bad that Tillerson and Trump are sending mixed messages on North Korea

Tom Rogan · August 2, 2017 4:32 pm

Military vehicles carrying missiles for both nuclear and conventional strikes are driven past the VIP stage during a military parade in China. U.S. officials said China conducted a series of missile tests that were designed to coincide with celebrations for China's Army Day on Aug. 1. (Zha Chunming/Xinhua via AP)

National Security

China tests missiles as world focuses on North Korea: Report

Melissa Quinn · August 2, 2017 2:31 pm

President Trump, in the presidential campaign, frequently complained about China's trade practices and is increasingly frustrated with what he perceives as the nation's inertia regarding North Korean nuclear ambitions. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump preparing to take trade actions against China: Reports

Josh Siegel · August 2, 2017 3:41 am

Tillerson was asked Tuesday if he would be dropping a demand that women's rights be guaranteed as part of any final settlement in the country, and he indicated it would not be a demand put forward by the United States.

National Security

Rex Tillerson: Trump’s tweets are not ‘an obstacle’ or ‘an assistance’

Joel Gehrke · August 1, 2017 9:04 pm