China’s defense minister Li Shangfu warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting

China’s defense minister Li Shangfu warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting

CNN  —  China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia. Speaking at the Moscow Conference on International Security, Li said attempts to “use Taiwan to contain China,” would “surely end … Read more

Biden issues an executive order restricting US investments in Chinese technology | Stock Market

Biden issues an executive order restricting US investments in Chinese technology | Stock Market

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to block and regulate high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China — a move the administration said was targeted but it also reflected an intensifying competition between the world’s two biggest powers. The order covers advanced computer chips, micro electronics, quantum information technologies and artificial … Read more

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Israel and Saudi Arabia will deepen economic and business ties even if they don’t formally recognize each other, according to Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister told Bloomberg he’s confident he can strike a deal with the Saudis under which the countries have official diplomatic relations. Without one, the two can still build an “economic … Read more