New House GOP Wuhan lab report discredits Facebook 'fact checkers' that censored COVID origin claims
A new report from the Republican side of the House Intelligence Committee appears to refute Facebook "fact-checkers" who halted dissemination of a February 2020 New York Post column evaluating the proposition that the source of COVID-19 was a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology
Bitcoin, Ether prices higher after weekend plunge
Bitcoin regained some footing early Monday after a weekend of tumult.
Intelligence on sick staff at Wuhan lab fuels debate on COVID-19 origin
WASHINGTON—Three researchers from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology became sick enough in November 2019 that they sought hospital care, according to a previously undisclosed U.S. intelligence report that could add weight to growing calls for a fuller probe of whether the Covid-19 virus may have escaped from the laboratory.
Bitcoin value cut in half as cryptocurrencies tumble in weekend slide
According to prices tracked by Coindesk, Bitcoin has fallen about 12% in the last 24 hours as of Sunday afternoon, trading near $33,000 per coin. Meanwhile, Dogecoin is down about 15% trading near 28 cents per coin and Ethereum is down about 14% trading around $1,900 per coin.
China roils Bitcoin, cryptos again
China poked bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market for a second time this week.
Cryptocurrency crackdown by China is about more than the 'safety of people's property'
On Wednesday China echoed previous announcements, making clear in no uncertain terms that financial institutions and payment companies should not participate in any cryptocurrency-related transactions or services. The comments helped send the price of Bitcoin plummeting to its lowest price since January – $30,066,-- before recovering Thursday at around $41,000.
Biden's foreign policy shows 'weakness,' poses US intelligence threat: Sen. Johnson
Sen. Ron Johnson argues that the U.S. can better achieve peace through strength.
American investments in Chinese companies tied to military threatens national, economic security: Rubio
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio explains why dependence on Chinese trade is damaging to America's economy on "Mornings with Maria."
Rubio dubs Apple’s business practices in China as ‘woke behavior at its worst’
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio blasted tech giant Apple on Tuesday for allegedly bowing to pressure from Beijing in exchange for access to its vast customer base, following a New York Times report claiming the company has sacrificed its security measures to appease regulators.
US, global climate goals would be boon to China, international agency indicates
Achieving the Biden administration's and other world leaders' climate goals would entail dramatic energy transitions that would greatly empower Chinese industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicated this month.
US investing in Chinese companies 'props up' their economy, military: Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., weighs in on the threat China poses to the U.S. economy.
Alibaba logs higher quarterly sales but posts loss on antitrust fine
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. posted revenue growth on stronger retail and cloud-computing results in the latest quarter, but a large fine levied by the Chinese government dragged the company to a quarterly loss.
US seeks to challenge China on rare-earth elements, key ingredients in Biden's energy plan
President Biden’s agenda for a clean-energy future requires ratcheting up demand for rare-earth elements, the essential materials for many high-tech items, including green-energy products like electric vehicles and wind turbines.
As Chinese rocket barrels toward Earth, FAA working with NORAD on potential impact to commercial air travel
The Federal Aviation Administration is working with the North American Aerospace Defense Command to track any impact the Chinese rocket hurtling uncontrolled toward Earth might have on commercial air travel, the agency told FOX Business.
China's Tencent in talks with US to keep gaming investments - sources
Tencent Holdings Ltd is negotiating agreements with a U.S. national security panel that would allow it to keep its ownership stakes in U.S. video game developers Riot Games and Epic Games, according to people familiar with the matter.
US trade deficit hits record
The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $74.4 billion in March as an improving U.S. economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods.
Beijing tops NYC in number of billionaires on latest Forbes list
The Big Apple has taken a back seat to Beijing as the world’s billionaire capital, and that’s before a new state tax hike possibly pushes more fat cats to leave
Global microchip shortage has China eyeing Taiwan
One hundred miles off the coast of China is the largest and most sophisticated microchip maker in the world – Taiwan. These chips power the world's cars, phones, and computers.
Chinese Communist Party has 'declared war' on American workers: Pompeo
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argues that the U.S. needs to use 'enormous economic power' to confront China.
Biden pledges tough stance on China to ensure economic fairness
President Biden on Wednesday night promised to stand up to China on items ranging from unfair trade practices to intellectual property theft.