The impact of the U.S. restrictions on the export of semiconductor technology to China could be enormous. Experts say many Western suppliers of chip tech to the Chinese have already started severing business ties. The chip sanctions are part of the Biden administration’s attempts to kneecap Chinese military tech development. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…

For 40 years before Chinese President Xi Jinping took power in 2012, China was open to increasing market-oriented free trade and foreign investments in technology. After two 5-year terms as leader, Xi has become increasingly focused on isolationism and national security over economic policy. He claims that “hostile foreign forces” are determined to bring about…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a warning about alleged plans by China to pursue unification with Taiwan; the student loan forgiveness application has gone live; and more affordable hearing aids are now available over the counter. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Blinken warning on China – Speaking at…

On the same day more suicide drones struck Kyiv, day two of China’s Communist Party congress got underway as early voting was set to begin in Georgia. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Kyiv drone strikes – An unknown numbers of explosive-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital as residents were preparing…

Just as health experts were warning of a new wave of COVID-19 infections in Europe, officials in Japan and Taiwan lifted restrictions on foreign travelers. The developments show how the pandemic has changed in severity across different places and times over the past 2 1/2 years. The warning of a European COVID-19 wave came from…

Since the pandemic disrupted supply chains around the globe, there’s been a persistent shortage of semiconductor chips, leading to the cancellations of more than three million vehicles from automakers’ production schedules. There are a few signs of improvement in places like Taiwan, where foundries are transitioning back to producing semiconductors compatible with automobiles rather than…

Ukrainians are fighting for their lives. China is ready to go to war over Taiwan. Iran could build a nuclear weapon conceivably any moment. But for the first time in U.S. history, we now have a diplomat for plants and animals. This week, the State Department named Monica Medina as the new special envoy for…

The U.S. Coast Guard is closely watching a new naval presence seen near Alaska. The group of warships belong to China and Russia. A U.S. Coast Guard ship was on a routine patrol in the Bering Sea when it came across a guided missile cruiser from China. Behind it was two other Chinese naval ships…

The pandemic is over. The U.S. is willing to go to war with China and President Joe Biden may not run for reelection in 2024. These and other revelations were made during an episode of 60 Minutes on Sunday. CBS News Anchor Scott Pelley interviewed President Biden for the segment. A portion of the interview…

Tensions between the United States and China show no signs of cooling off. President Biden reiterated that the U.S. would defend Taiwan during an interview on “60 Minutes.” The Department of Defense has also cut off sales of key aviation technology to Beijing, a potentially devastating blow to the Chinese. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…