The Biden administration is grappling with how to respond to Beijing's aggression toward Taiwan, and some lawmakers are pressuring the US to get tougher
Washington The Biden administration is grappling with how to respond to China's ramped-up aggression against Taiwan without accidentally starting a war, as bipartisan lawmakers pressure the President to get tougher on Beijing -- and fast.
Internally, assessments differ over how imminent the threat to Taiwan really is. The Pentagon's Indo-Pacific Command has watched with increasing concern as China has rapidly modernized its military and improved its training with an eye to Taiwan, sources say. But State Department officials are wary of taking a more aggressive approach, and intelligence officials have seen little evidence that China is preparing to invade.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Taiwan tensions raise fears of U.S.-China conflict in AsiaChina seeks to bring the strategically and symbolically important island back under its control, and the U.S. sees Taiwan in the context of broader challenges from China.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden admin to invest $100 million to address health care worker shortageThe Biden administration plans to direct $100 million to the National Health Service Corps to address the ongoing health care labor shortage.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden admin to invest $100 million to address health care worker shortageThe Biden administration plans to direct $100 million to the National Health Service Corps to address the ongoing health care labor shortage.
Baca lebih lajut »
Over 100 groups urge Biden admin to drop plans to let IRS monitor bank accountsCredit Unions said the proposal, designed to help tackle tax fraud, 'would impact almost every American and small business.'
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden administration outlines 'ambitious' plans for coastal wind farmsThe Biden administration plans to identify and lease federal waters along seven coastal areas to offshore wind power developers over the next few years, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Wednesday.Why it matters: The new plan constitutes an aggressive push by the federal government to reach its goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind-generating capacity in U.S. waters by 2030.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeIf implemented,
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden eyeing FDA veteran Robert Califf to lead the agencyMeet President Biden's likely pick to lead the FDA: Robert Califf. Despite the agency’s prominent role in the Covid response, it hasn't had a permanent leader since Biden took office in January.
Baca lebih lajut »