The White House hopes to restore regular dialogue with Beijing, months after a Chinese spy balloon flew over U.S. airspace, causing Secretary of State Antony Blinken to call off his scheduled trip to China in early February and further straining relations between the two countries. Washington plans to start cabinet-level engagement first, expecting it to…
[PREMIERING at 4 PM ET] US Dollar Weakening
In today’s episode of “Counterculture,” host Danielle D’Souza Gill warns us about the United States’ diminishing role on the world stage. As other countries pull out from using the dollar and China gains influence, the United States faces a worrisome future. D’Souza Gill interviews author Grant Newsham, senior fellow with the Center for Security Policy, about…
Senators Urge China to Curb Flow of Chemicals Used in Fentanyl Production
On Thursday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged Beijing to curb the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico, which are used by drug cartels to produce fentanyl. “China is not doing enough to halt the stream of chemicals that Mexican drug cartels use to produce fentanyl, the destructive drug that has…
Senators Want US to Invest in Defense Startups to Compete With China
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Investing in American Defense Technologies Act on May 4 to strengthen the United States’ competitiveness with China in advanced defense capabilities. The bill—sponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), as well as Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas)—will encourage private capital…
If Beijing is the #1 Threat, Why is Washington Targeting Americans?
American civilian and military leaders say war with China is ever more likely. But the United States isn’t prepared for conflict—it doesn’t even have enough ammunition to defend against the CCP’s hostilities. While China’s military might grew, the United States’ ruling class instead focused its might on warring against their fellow Americans. *Follow Over The…
Lawmakers Tout Effect of CHIPs Act in US Competition with China
Last August, President Joe Biden signed the Chips and Science (or CHIPS) Act into law, promising over $50 billion to domestic semiconductor manufacturers to boost domestic production and “counter China.” Pivotal in drafting and negotiating on behalf of the law was Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), who beat out Republican candidate Blake Masters in the 2022…
PREMIERING at 10AM ET: If Beijing is the #1 Threat, Why is Washington Targeting Americans?
American civilian and military leaders say war with China is ever more likely. But the United States isn’t prepared for conflict—it doesn’t even have enough ammunition to defend against the CCP’s hostilities. While China’s military might grew, the United States’ ruling class instead focused its might on warring against their fellow Americans. *Follow Over The…
PREMIERING NOW: If Beijing is the #1 Threat, Why is Washington Targeting Americans?
American civilian and military leaders say war with China is ever more likely. But the United States isn’t prepared for conflict—it doesn’t even have enough ammunition to defend against the CCP’s hostilities. While China’s military might grew, the United States’ ruling class instead focused its might on warring against their fellow Americans. *Follow Over The…
India, China Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss ‘Outstanding Issues’
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Thursday he had “a detailed discussion” with his Chinese counterpart about “outstanding issues” pertaining to the India-China border dispute. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers meeting in Goa, India. The SCO is an eight-member multilateral organization, which also includes Russia….
Senate Eyes New Competition Bill to Counter China
Senate Democrats are announcing an upcoming bill to counter China. Its goals are to stop the United States from serving as financial lifeblood for Beijing; shoring up America’s key industries; and showing commitment to Taiwan. But there’s even more to the story. A China competition bill passed last year is facing strong pushback. Topics in…
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