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China Ignores Lessons of the Ebola Outbreak and the World Pays
There are no exact corollaries in history to the coronavirus pandemic gripping the world now. But the response to the disease known as COVID-19 does contain the echo of a mistake that exacerbated the spread of a recent, deadly epidemic. Delays in warning the world of the Ebola outbreak that shook West Africa beginning in…Joshua Meservey -
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Is US Too Dependent on China for Medical Supplies?
The coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, and turned into a pandemic across the globe, should spur America to examine its options as it relates to China’s outsize role in the medical supply chain, some experts say. Amy Anderson, an assistant professor of nursing at Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas, told…Rachel del Guidice -
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Media Rhetoric on ‘Wuhan Virus’ Echoes Chinese Propaganda
Media rhetoric surrounding what to call the coronavirus echoed the Chinese government’s aggressive propaganda campaign designed to absolve the communist regime of wrongdoing. Both China and members of the establishment media have focused on President Donald Trump’s habit of referring to the virus as a “Chinese virus” or the “Wuhan virus,” which both the communist…Peter Hasson -
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There Should Be Nothing Controversial About the Term ‘Chinese Virus’
This week, President Donald Trump came under fire for his use of the phrase “Chinese virus” to describe the coronavirus, the source of the new pandemic that has led to a global economic shutdown as well as lockdowns of citizens in every major Western country. That media have somehow found time to hone in on…Ben Shapiro -
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The Media’s Appalling Fixation on Trump’s Use of ‘Chinese Virus’
America is in a state of lockdown, the stock market is plummeting, and countless people around the world could get sick and die as the result of a deadly pandemic, but still many in the American press will use their time to give cover to the People’s Republic of China. At a press conference Wednesday,…Jarrett Stepman -
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America’s Opportunity to Quell Russian Meddling in Libya
Borscht, or beet soup, is a staple of Eastern European cuisine. Its dense, complex flavor derives in part from the sour cream that is often mixed in. In the thick soup of the Libyan civil war, the shadowy group of Russian paramilitaries known as the Wagner Group is the sour cream. Its involvement has made…Alexander St. Leger -
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Moving Against China’s Military for Hacking US Company
As if identity theft alone isn’t enough of a concern for Americans, the Equifax hacking indicates that China’s military wants to weaponize sensitive personal information to undermine U.S. national security. Three members of China’s People’s Liberation Army have been indicted by the Justice Department in the 2017 data breach of Atlanta-based Equifax Inc., one of…Lizandro Pieper -
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Netanyahu Faces Hurdles to Building Governing Coalition After Narrow Israeli Election Win
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did better than expected in Israel’s March 2 elections, but nevertheless still might lose his job. Netanyahu is seeking a record fifth term in office, after serving as prime minister from 1996 to 1999, and since 2009. He may be blocked from forming a governing coalition once again, however, as…James Phillips -
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ICE Tracks Down Alleged Rapist Who Was Released by Boston Law Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested an illegal alien living in Massachusetts who was charged with rape and larceny in Boston, and is believed to have been living in the U.S. unlawfully for nearly 20 years. ICE’s Enforcement and Removal officers arrested Alois Mutare, a 42-year-old Zimbabwean national, on March 2, according to a press…Jason Hopkins -
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Foreign Aid Should Go to Those in Need, Not Ruling Elites
Wealthy elites pocket more than 7.5% of financial aid coming into their economically struggling countries, according to new research from the World Bank. To reach these disturbing findings, researchers measured the increase in deposits into offshore bank accounts in countries known for high levels of bank secrecy by people in countries receiving disbursements of foreign…Patrick Tyrrell -
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‘We’re Not Closing Our Eyes’: Senate Panel Seeks Documents in Biden-Ukraine Investigation
A Senate committee is poised to issue a subpoena for documents as part of an investigation of the Ukrainian dealings of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. The subpoena by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee almost certainly will move forward, as a spokeswoman for Sen. Mitt Romney said…Fred Lucas -
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Another African Tragedy
Here are a few headlines about an African tragedy: “Africa’s Worst Locust Plague in Decades Threatens Millions” (The Wall Street Journal), “‘Unprecedented’ Locust Invasion Approaches Full-Blown Crisis” (Scientific American), “Somalia Declares Locust Outbreak a ‘National Emergency’” (The National), and “UN Calls for International Action on East Africa Locust Outbreak” (Bloomberg Green). This ongoing tragedy is…Walter E. Williams -
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Chinese Media Put on Notice by Trump Administration
The outrageous expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters by Beijing last month over coverage of the coronavirus has set the stage for a long overdue change in U.S. policy toward Chinese media organizations. This week, the administration ordered a reduction—from 160 to 100—in the number of journalists from four Chinese news agencies allowed to…Helle Dale -
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2 Conservatives Who Led Opposition to Impeachment Look Back on the Fight
Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, led the opposition in the House to Democrats’ impeachment push. They join today’s Daily Signal Podcast to reflect on what it was like to be in the middle of that fight, and what they’ve learned about their constituents’ perspectives on it. We also cover these stories: A…Rachel del Guidice -
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US, Taliban Sign Peace Deal for Afghanistan
A U.S. special envoy and a senior Taliban representative signed an agreement Saturday in Doha, Qatar, that aims to be the first step to bring peace to Afghanistan and allow U.S. troops to come home. In the seven days leading up to the signing ceremony, violence by all sides in Afghanistan had dropped. While there…Luke Coffey -
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What to Do About Our ‘Tech Cold War’ With China
China wants to use artificial intelligence and 5G technology to “control the world” and undermine human rights, a Heritage Foundation national security analyst said Friday during an annual gathering of conservative activists. U.S. policymakers and industry leaders “need to be honest” about the challenges posed by China and close off points of vulnerability that made…Kevin Mooney -
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Wall Street Journal Shouldn’t Apologize for Article Criticizing China’s Communist Party
The Wall Street Journal should stand firm in the face of China’s action last week to rescind the media credentials of three Journal reporters and order them to leave the country. Chinese authorities said the expulsion was over the Journal’s publishing a commentary by academic Walter Russell Mead headlined “China Is the Real Sick Man…Kenny Xu -
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Out of Africa Not for US
Defense Secretary Mark Esper drew fire from Congress and elsewhere when it was reported that the Pentagon was downsizing its commitments to Africa. It would indeed be wrong-headed for the U.S. to walk away from the continent. But Esper’s actions reflect a sad reality: The U.S. footprint in Africa isn’t right. The problem is, Esper…James Carafano -
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Strengthening America’s Economic Engagement With Africa
America’s first trade deal with a sub-Saharan African country is in the works, and the results could be significant. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced they would pursue a free trade agreement between the two countries. With about $1 billion in trade with the U.S. annually, Kenya is East…Anthony B. Kim -
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‘Here We Go Again’: 4 Things to Know About New Russia-Trump Election Meddling Narrative
Democrats are raising a ruckus about a news report that Russia plans to meddle in the 2020 presidential campaign to help reelect President Donald Trump. But further Russian election interference was expected, as special counsel Robert Mueller told Congress last year after his report about Moscow’s meddling in the 2016 campaign. Here’s what to know…Fred Lucas