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US house passes ‘resolve Tibet act’ to promote dialogue and peaceful resolution
Times of India NEW DELHI: The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to resolve the Tibet-China dispute through dialogue with Tibetan leaders. The bipartisan 'Promoting a Resolution to...
Congressional App Challenge honors 11 OC high school students for innovations
OCDE Newsroom Orange County students responded to the 2023 Congressional App Challenge by showcasing their commitment to using technology for social good. The young innovators developed mobile apps...
Laguna Woods public library finally gets a home of its own
Orange County Register Since 2003, the city of Laguna Woods has had a branch of the Orange County Public Libraries operating from behind a 9-foot counter inside City Hall. Last Saturday, Jan. 27,...
Religious freedom impacts economic prosperity, political rights, Johnson says
Baptist Press Religious freedom impacts economic prosperity and political rights, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jan. 31 in his keynote address at the International Religious Freedom Summit in...
US values HCMC for its dynamic development
SGGP NEWS Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan today received congresswoman Young Kim, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific who is leading...
International Religious Freedom Summit aims for worldwide grassroots movement promoting liberty
The Washington Times Boosting religious liberty worldwide could help resolve contentious issues such as the Middle East crisis and the war in Ukraine, prevent genocide and promote democracy, the...
HCM City leader welcomes US congressional delegation
VietnamPlus Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on January 26 hosted a reception for the Chairwoman of the House of Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific...
Legislation seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayer funding of projects involving forced labor
Augusta Free Press No Funds for Forced Labor Act is bipartisan legislation that seeks to prevent international financial institutions (IFIs) from supporting projects that pose significant risk of...
Federal officials call on Gov. Newsom to issue emergency proclamation for Tustin hangar fire
OC Register There is a bipartisan effort among Orange County’s congressional delegation to persuade Gov. Gavin Newsom to reverse his position on a state of emergency proclamation for the Tustin...
Six Republicans offer bill to increase oversight of SEC rulemaking
The Ripon Advance U.S. Reps. Young Kim (R-CA), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), French Hill (R-AR), Andy Barr (R-KY), and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) on Jan. 18 offered legislation that would...
Republicans introduce bill to provide increased congressional oversight of SEC rules
Financial Regulation News A Republican bill that would bolster congressional oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was introduced in the House of Representatives on Jan. 18. The...
US congressional delegation calls on DPM Lawrence Wong during visit to S’pore
The Straits Times SINGAPORE - A congressional delegation from the United States called on Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Jan 22. The five-member delegation – led by...
Republican lawmakers criticise lifting of US sanctions to gain China’s help on fentanyl
South China Morning Post Republican lawmakers in Washington expressed dissatisfaction on Wednesday with what they called the Biden administration’s “diplomacy from a position of weakness” in efforts...
US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan
Regulation Asia The US House of Representatives advanced three bipartisan finance bills concerning Taiwan and mainland China on Friday, bringing legislation meant to bolster American...
Kim-led bill to include Taiwan in IMF advances to Senate
The Ripon Advance The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 12 passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) that supports Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary...
FM opposes US House bill promoting Taiwan membership in IMF
Global Times China firmly opposes US' so-called bill supporting the Taiwan island as an IMF member and has lodged a solemn representation with the US, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on...
Financial Services Committee members to explore AI’s impacts
Spectrum News 1 Artificial intelligence is increasingly popping up all around us — at home, at work and even on our commutes, courtesy of self-driving cars. But as its capabilities grow, so do the...
China advised to remain open, engaged as year of tension appears inevitable
South China Morning Post As heightened tensions seem set to continue through 2024, analysts have encouraged China to rely on openness and engagement to weather strained ties Trade agreements like...
US House passes finance bills bolstering Taiwan, squeezing mainland China ahead of island’s presidential election
South China Morning Post One supports including Taipei in IMF while another directs regulators to exclude Beijing from banking organisations over threats to self-ruled island California Republican...
US Congress to scrutinize AI’s impact on financial services
COINTELEGRAPH The future of money According to the announcement, this bipartisan working group builds on the work of the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the 116th and 117th Congresses. The...