Tag: US foreign policy

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Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

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A senior US diplomat launched a verbal barrage at Beijing’s economic presence in Pakistan, claiming the massive investment brought nothing but corruption and a legacy of debt. China hit back saying IMF loans were a worse burden. … Read More >Trade war escalates? Beijing points finger at IMF as US berates Chinese megaproject in Pakistan for debt-trapping

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing urges Washington to end ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea after US warships conduct ‘freedom of navigation’ mission

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China slammed “provocative” American operations in the South China Sea after US Navy warships passed by several strategic islands claimed by Beijing. Washington, as usual, says it is only protecting the “freedom of navigation.” … Read More >Beijing urges Washington to end ‘provocative actions’ in South China Sea after US warships conduct ‘freedom of navigation’ mission

Categories USA

Are we the baddies? NBC chief foreign correspondent tweets amazement to find US foreign policy not always great

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Hearing that the Americans “have become the bad guys” on the world stage was a “gut punch” to NBC News reporter Richard Engel, but Twitter quickly set the astonished journalist straight with some history and facts. … Read More >Are we the baddies? NBC chief foreign correspondent tweets amazement to find US foreign policy not always great

Categories USA

No playing around: US Army’s new card decks feature Russian, Chinese & Iranian weapons ‘to learn more about adversaries’

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The Russian-made S-400 air defense system – the one that triggers US threats of sanctions for nations if they decide to buy it – can actually help an American soldier to win a battle… in a card game. … Read More >No playing around: US Army’s new card decks feature Russian, Chinese & Iranian weapons ‘to learn more about adversaries’