John Ruwitch
Stories
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World Leaders React To Biden's Presidential Win
World leaders are congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden on his victory and they include some who have been close allies of President Trump.
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John McCain's 108-Year-Old Mother Dies
Roberta McCain was key to the character her son displayed during a life of service. McCain's wife Cindy called her a wonderful mother-in-law, role model and friend.
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China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort As U.S. Sits It Out
The Chinese foreign ministry said it took this step "to uphold the concept of a shared community of health for all and to honor its commitment to turn COVID-19 vaccines into a global public good."
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10 Countries Participate In Biennial Naval Exercises Off Hawaii
The United States and nine other countries are participating in naval exercises off Hawaii. China used to partake in this biennial exercise, but its relations with the U.S. are tense now.
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User Coalition Fights To Keep Chinese App WeChat In U.S. Market
President Trump recently issued an executive order that would effectively ban the Chinese app WeChat — starting in September. The order says the app poses a national security threat.
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Could A President Biden Reverse U.S.-China Policy? Advisor, Scholars Weigh In
The Trump administration has pushed U.S.-China relations into unfamiliar territory, reversing decades of diplomacy. If Biden's elected president in November will things go back to "normal"?
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Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
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Timeline: The Unraveling Of U.S.-China Relations
On Tuesday, the Trump administration ordered China's Houston consulate to close, amping up tensions in already fraught relations. Here are some of the key developments reshaping U.S.-China relations.
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President Trump Holds News Conference On Sanctions Over China's Actions In Hong Kong
President Trump held a news conference Tuesday about new sanctions over China's actions in Hong Kong — but incendiary comments on race overshadowed the event.
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Pet Owners Struggling To Reunite With Their Furry Family Members Amid The Pandemic
Border closures due to the pandemic have kept many people apart from their relatives for months. Others had to face separation from a different kind of family — their pets.