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The House committee chair has requested a White House briefing on the proposed U.S. deal to acquire TikTok, which involves divesting from Chinese parent ByteDance, amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over Chinese influence, algorithm control, and valuation issues.
Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a defense communique after plans for a formal treaty stalled due to internal cabinet issues in PNG. The agreement aims to strengthen security ties and counter Chinese influence in the Pacific, with PNG emphasizing its independent security choices. The treaty, which would be PNG's first new alliance in over 70 years, highlights regional security concerns amid China's growing presence.
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to remove about 20% of opposition KMT lawmakers in a historic recall election, maintaining the current legislative balance and complicating President Lai Ching-te's agenda amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's relations with China.
The White House affirmed that South Korea's recent presidential election was fair but expressed concerns about Chinese interference, highlighting ongoing US-South Korea relations amid political tensions and external influences.
The US Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students due to alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party and issues related to campus safety and antisemitism, marking a significant escalation in US efforts to curb Chinese influence in American academia amid broader geopolitical tensions.
President Joe Biden has pledged $40 billion in economic aid to Pacific islands during a meeting with leaders from the region, as part of efforts to counter China's growing influence. The aid package includes secure undersea cable connectivity and infrastructure development. Biden also formally recognized the Cook Islands and Niue as new island nations. However, the US charm offensive suffered a setback as the Solomon Islands prime minister, aligned with Beijing, decided not to attend. The Pacific leaders are expected to push for more support on climate change and meet with US climate envoy John Kerry.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned that the United States is too dependent on China and promised to push back on China's reach into U.S. domestic affairs if elected. He highlighted China's manufacturing of fentanyl, ownership of TikTok, and American debt holdings as contributing to the U.S.'s "addiction" to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ramaswamy argued that the country needs to strengthen American core values among its youth to combat Chinese influence. He also emphasized the importance of teaching civics and promoting patriotism among young people.
US Vice President Kamala Harris announced $100 million in security aid to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability during her visit to Ghana. Harris's visit is part of the US's efforts to counter growing Chinese and Russian influence on the continent. Harris also raised the issue of LGBT rights during her tour, including in Ghana where a bill that would severely restrict those rights is going through parliament.