The officials, who are now banned from China and from doing business there, were instrumental in shaping Trump administration’s more confrontational stance toward China.
US Secretary of State Pompeo travels to Sri Lanka & Maldives, says in Colombo US is a friend & partner, not ‘predator’ like Chinese Communist Party. Pompeo announces plan to open US embassy in Male.
Chinese foreign ministry sharply criticised the US' Indo-Pacific concept, saying the strategy proposed is preaching outdated Cold War mentality, confrontation and geopolitical game.
China's remarks came amid India and US signing the BECA deal that will allow sharing of high-end military technology & classified satellite data between the two countries.
In a sign of broad international opposition to the US effort, the UNSC chief says he hasn’t received a request to introduce a resolution rejecting the plan to 'snap back' sanctions.
US imposed sanctions against Zhang Taotao and his Hong Kong-based Allyrise Technology Group Co. Ltd for trafficking fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the UN Security Council’s failure to act decisively in defence of international peace and security is 'inexcusable'.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday asserted that Beijing under President Xi Jinping is testing the world to see if anyone is going to stand up to its threats and bullying.
Trump has allowed a small group of advisers led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to push US policy towards sanctions & condemnations that culminated in the Houston decision.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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