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National security law for HKSAR receives condemnation from U.S. politicians

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The United States has condemned the enactment of the national security law for the HKSAR. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will not stand idly by. #HK #US Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Website: … Read more National security law for HKSAR receives condemnation from U.S. politicians

‘An Affront to All Nations:’ Pompeo Denounces China’s Security Law in Hong Kong

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Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said China’s moves to exert more control over Hong Kong have “eviscerated” the rule of law in the city as the U.S. continues to strip trade privileges from the former British colony. “A free Hong Kong was one of the world’s most stable, prosperous and dynamic cities,” Pompeo told reporters … Read more ‘An Affront to All Nations:’ Pompeo Denounces China’s Security Law in Hong Kong

LIVE: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Holds Weekly News Conference

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(July 1) Watch live as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a weekly news conference in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2020. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Email us at quicktakenews@gmail.com … Read more LIVE: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Holds Weekly News Conference

Iran’s Zarif says ending arms ban ‘inseparable’ from nuclear deal

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has addressed the United Nations Security Council, urging them to extend an arms embargo on Iran – which expires in October. Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said the Security Council faced a decision between respect for the rule of law or returning to the “law of the jungle”. … Read more Iran’s Zarif says ending arms ban ‘inseparable’ from nuclear deal

Pompeo Urges UN Security Council to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

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U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo urged the United Nations Security Council to work together to extend an expiring arms embargo on Iran, warning Tehran would quickly become a greater threat to the region if allowed to do so. “This Chamber has a choice: Stand for international peace and security, as the United Nations’ founders … Read more Pompeo Urges UN Security Council to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

China calls report of forced sterilizations in Xinjiang ‘baseless’

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China has rejected allegations of forced sterilizations in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, calling the accusations “baseless” and a sign of “ulterior motives” of the United States. It comes after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced China over claims made by a German researcher. CGTN’s Liu Yang has more. Subscribe to us on YouTube: … Read more China calls report of forced sterilizations in Xinjiang ‘baseless’

Will international pressure improve human rights in China? | Inside Story

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The US is taking the first steps to retaliate against a new security law in Hong Kong. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials believed to be responsible for undermining human rights in the semi-autonomous city. China says the law is needed to restore order after months of … Read more Will international pressure improve human rights in China? | Inside Story

Iran explosion | Massive blast rocks gas storage facility near military & research site

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After hours of speculation, the Iranian military has claimed that a thundering explosion outside Tehran was an incident at a gas storage facility, not an attack… According to Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Davoud Abdi, a gas tank blew up between 11pm and midnight in a ‘public area’ nearby – although people have claimed online … Read more Iran explosion | Massive blast rocks gas storage facility near military & research site

LIVE: Secretary of State Pompeo speaks at Brussels Forum virtual conference

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Secretary of State Pompeo speaks at Brussels Forum virtual conference. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: … Read more LIVE: Secretary of State Pompeo speaks at Brussels Forum virtual conference

Pompeo’s anti-China rally questioned by some Europeans

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Is China the aggressive “rogue actor” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserts? Will Europe follow America in joining a global anti-China alliance? In Reality Check with Wang Guan, we fact-check Pompeo’s claims and the status of China-EU relations. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our … Read more Pompeo’s anti-China rally questioned by some Europeans

US vs UN human rights council in the wake of killing of George Floyd

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The US Secretary of State has accused the UN Human Rights Council of hypocrisy, after it released a resolution drawn up in the wake of the killing of George Floyd almost a month ago. Mike Pompeo also pointed his finger at Cuba, China and Iran – where he thinks racial disparities are truly systemic. However … Read more US vs UN human rights council in the wake of killing of George Floyd

How important is such a meeting for current China-U.S. relations？

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The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated what was already a difficult China-U.S. relationship. In this context, senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met in Hawaii. Why now? What was discussed and what were the results? And what can a meeting like this do for current China-U.S. relations? #China-U.S. Subscribe … Read more How important is such a meeting for current China-U.S. relations？

U.S. secretary of state warns Europeans against embracing China

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning Europeans they would abandon their values by embracing China. He made the statement on Friday, during a video conference on democracy hosted in Denmark. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow … Read more U.S. secretary of state warns Europeans against embracing China

What’s behind China’s top diplomat’s meeting with Mike Pompeo

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Senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi has held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Hawaii. Since their last meeting last summer, there’s been a lot of finger-pointing from Washington over COVID-19 and Hong Kong. Now is a welcome chance to cool tensions. Yang reiterated China’s position on issues regarding China’s Taiwan, Hong Kong, … Read more What’s behind China’s top diplomat’s meeting with Mike Pompeo