San Francisco apologizes for atrocities against Chinese
Legislation passed by San Francisco follows similar actions taken by the California cities of Antioch, San Jose and Los Angeles last year.
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Russia increasing force readiness near Ukraine: US satellite company
A Russian military buildup near Ukraine has stoked fears that Moscow may plan to attack, something Russia denies.
Sino-US trade ties in ‘difficult’ stage: US Trade Representative
The two countries signed a so-called “phase one” agreement in January 2020, but Beijing has fallen short of the targets amid the pandemic.
Biden orders nearly 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Washington has said it will not send troops to Ukraine itself, but would send arms to help Ukrainians defend themselves.
Putin accuses US of trying to lure Russia into war
In his first direct public comments on the crisis for nearly six weeks, Putin showed no sign of backing down from his security demands.
Indonesia can lead G-20 in sustainable energy transition
With over 70% of global greenhouse gases attributed to the energy sector, energy transition sits at the core of climate change mitigation.
China urges US to lift unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin also said the Chinese people sympathize with the difficulties the Afghan people are suffering.
Indonesia and space diplomacy: Challenges ahead
Space diplomacy is necessary to maintain peace in outer space so that all countries could benefit from outer space activities.
Biden signs bills on forced labor in China, ALS research
The law is the latest in a series of attempts by the US to get tough with China over its alleged systemic and widespread abuse of minorities.
Blinken hits out at China in key policy speech in Jakarta
He said the Biden administration doesn't want conflict in Asia, and would ensure competition with China doesn't veer into a "catastrophic" conflict.