China summoned the acting top US diplomat in Beijing on Tuesday to protest US sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong, and vowed to take “reciprocal” retaliation. The United States on Monday imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on 14 Chinese officials over their role in adopting a national ...
US media reported on Monday that President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for the role of defense secretary will be the 67-year-old retired General Lloyd Austin. Austin’s nomination would make him the first Black leader of the Pentagon and would be in line with Biden’s promise of a diverse cabinet. The career ...