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international-news1 year ago

"Tiananmen Square Crackdown Remembered Amid Tight Security on 35th Anniversary"

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, emphasizing the importance of remembering the event and promoting democracy and freedom in response to authoritarianism. He criticized China's actions and reiterated Taiwan's stance on self-determination, despite Beijing's opposition and recent military actions around Taiwan.

politics2 years ago

Biden to Nominate Air Force General as Joint Chiefs Chairman, Facing Senate Confirmation

President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown as the next Joint Chiefs chair, but he will likely face tough questions from the Senate, including on China's possible invasion of Taiwan, Ukraine's fight against Russia, and Pentagon policies on diversity and abortion. Brown, who was confirmed 98-0 as Air Force chief of staff in 2020, is expected to survive the confirmation battle, but he may face delays due to a partisan deadlock over military promotions in the Senate.