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UK Considering Sanctions on China Over Hong Kong Treaty Breach

The UK government is considering slapping sanctions on China after the Asian nation set up new rules that disqualify elected legislators, thereby ­breaching the Sino-British joint declaration treaty between the two countries. The Hong Kong treaty was signed by British PM Margaret Thatcher and Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang in 1984. It guarantees the autonomy of ...

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Hong Kong at sunset.

The CCP’s End? America Striking Deadly Blows to Chinese Communist Officials

With China reeling under pressure from the trade war with America and strong protests in Hong Kong against a pro-Beijing bill, the U.S. government has struck a blow against corrupt Chinese officials. The Trump administration might use the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative to punish officials suspected of corruption or human rights violations. The Kleptocracy Asset ...

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U.S. President Donald trump.

US, Australia, and India Vs Chinese companies

Beijing’s aggressive political and business ambitions seem to be negatively affecting its companies as governments across the world express security concerns over the operations of Chinese firms. The United States, Australia, and India have been vocal about their distrust of Chinese telecommunication companies operating freely in their regions. US action against Chinese companies The U.S. ...

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China Angers the U.S. (Again) by Purchasing Iranian Oil

China is once again riling up America by continuing its purchase of Iranian oil despite sanctions by the U.S.The U.S. had pulled out of the nuclear deal with Iran and re-imposed sanctions on the Middle Eastern country after President Trump found the agreement to be seriously flawed, posing a threat to the U.S. as well ...

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An oil tanker.

America-Turkey Spat Heats Up Over Detained Christian Pastor

The standoff between the United States and Turkey continues unresolved after the latter declined to return a Christian pastor who has been detained in the country over allegations of anti-national activities, a claim that the pastor vehemently denies. The dispute over the Christian pastor The pastor, Andrew Brunson, hails from North Carolina and has been ...

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