Tag: Mike Pompeo

Israel awaits US authorization to annex West Bank

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Israel awaits US authorization to annex West Bank

Anyway, the reactions have already started. Multitudes of Palestinians yesterday occupied the West Bank territory that was planned to be annexed. The aim was to form a great barrier against the Israeli army through a mass protest. Even though the operation has not been carried out, the Israeli armed forces can see a small harbinger of the strong resistance they will face with the Palestinians. In fact, it is impossible to carry out the annexation without the cost of many lives, increasing the delicacy of the case.

China to put visa restrictions on US officials over Hong Kong

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

China to put visa restrictions on US officials over Hong Kong

“No matter how Hong Kong separatists squawk, and no matter what kind of pressure is exerted by external anti-China forces, their scheme to obstruct the passage of the Hong Kong national security law will never prevail and the bill is but piece of waste paper,” he added, referring to the US Senate’s passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act last week.

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Pompeo’s anti-China rally questioned by some Europeans

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Pompeo’s anti-China rally questioned by some Europeans

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New U.S. tariffs show again why it is an unreliable partner for Europe

After a breakdown in trade negotiations over a longstanding dispute pertaining to subsidies for the European aviation manufacturer Airbus, the Trump administration is now weighing new tariffs of 3.1 billion U.S. dollars on EU and British exports into the United States, coming on top of the levies imposed by the White House on Europe last summer. Exports which are set to be targeted include olives, coffee, chocolate, beer, gin, trucks and machinery.

US-China talks: Mike Pompeo’s seven-hour meeting with Yang Jiechi ‘helps atmosphere’ – but statements reveal divisions

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

US-China talks: Mike Pompeo’s seven-hour meeting with Yang Jiechi ‘helps atmosphere’ – but statements reveal divisions

As Pompeo and Yang were meeting, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a Congress committee that China had bought about US$10 billion worth of American products since January’s interim deal. He also said Chinese officials had reiterated their purchase commitment.

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Hawaii talks between top US and China diplomats offer some hope at last

But relations are highly interconnected, especially with investment and manufacturing. The nations need one another for growth and development and the world relies on their cooperation to resolve critical issues.

The talks in Hawaii are a positive sign they both recognise the dangers of decoupling and engaging makes more sense.