China imposed retaliatory sanctions against several U.S. citizens and entities. The sanctions were placed on Friday against multiple individuals, including former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Sen. Rand Paul tells One America News that despite denials by Dr. Anthony Fauci, gain of function research on coronavirus is still ongoing.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are demanding answers from House Democrats after they blocked a bill to declassify information about the origins of the coronavirus. During a press conference on Thursday, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned why Democrat leadership is refusing to move forward with a formal investigation into who created the virus.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Joe Biden to hold China accountable.
The U.S. is teaming up with Japan and South Korea in an effort to sent a unified warning to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. During a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, the three countries announced they are working closely to monitor the growing threat North Korea posses.
Republican lawmakers have looked to block China from purchasing more U.S. farmland. Earlier this month, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) raised concerns that China was expanding its control over America’s food supply.
Joe Biden’s State Department has refused to comment on whether China would be sanctioned for hacking U.S. companies. During a press briefing on Monday, State Department Spokesman Ned Price refused to provide further details when questioned on the matter.
The U.S. and China are at odds in discussions over the South China Sea.
Biden administration officials conducting an intelligence review into the origins of the coronavirus, have reportedly begun opening up to the idea that COVID-19 was leaked from a Chinese laboratory.