What US should do next on national security
The US Congress just passed — and Biden signed — a major national security bill. The bill has four main provisions:
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Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from China.
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new team, says island's security difficult
TAIPEI — Taiwan faces a difficult national security situation, with China pressing closer all the time, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday has he announced the appointments of his new security and diplomacy teams ahead of taking office next month.
These Issues Are Testing the U.S.-China Thaw
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is meeting officials in China this week as disputes over wars, trade, technology and security are testing the two countries’ efforts to stabilize the relationship.
US is no longer the arsenal of democracy
For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade. Exporting sectors like agriculture benefited from it. Many economists still support it.
Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials
SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken opened his first full day of meetings in China on Thursday by talking with local government officials in Shanghai.
TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 as the world's top chipmaker races to secure its leadership over the next decade.
Ukraine uses long-range ATACMS against Russia for the first time
The U.S. provided Ukraine with powerful long-range ballistic missiles for the first time earlier this month, and its military has already used them twice in the last week against Russian forces, according to three U.S. officials.