China accuses U.S. of ‘bullying’ after House votes to ban TikTok

[ad_1] In similar comments, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong told reporters that the U.S. should “genuinely respect the principles of market economy and fair competition” and “cease unjust suppression of foreign enterprises.” He added that China would take all necessary measures to safeguard its interests. Prior to the vote, Beijing warned that a ban…

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U.S. and Japanese forces to resume Osprey flights in Japan amid local safety concerns

[ad_1] TOMIOKA, Japan — The U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash in southern Japan last November, officials said Wednesday. The Osprey aircraft, which can take off like a helicopter and then fly like an airplane, has had a troubled history, including…

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China and Taiwan launch joint rescue bid after boat capsizes near sensitive islands

[ad_1] TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan dispatched coast guard boats on Thursday to join a rescue mission at China’s request after a fishing vessel capsized near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, amid heightened tension in the sensitive Taiwan Strait. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, over the island’s strong objections, and has stepped up…

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What to know about Jimmy Chérizier, the officer-turned-gangster trying to seize control of the country

[ad_1] Jimmy Chérizier, the former Haitian police officer-turned-gangster leading the latest violent campaign to seize control of the country, is nicknamed “Barbeque.” Chérizier insists it’s because his mother operated a fried chicken stand in the slums of Port-au-Prince. But critics say it’s a moniker Chérizier earned after staging multiple massacres in the nation’s capital from…

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