North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Antony Blinken Lands in Seoul
North Korea reportedly fired several ballistic missiles on Monday, an apparent gesture of “welcome” to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Summit for Democracy
Biden’s ‘Summit for Democracy’ Attracts Apathy from Allies, Mockery from Dictatorships
The U.S. State Department’s second Summit for Democracy, running from Tuesday to Thursday this week, was a disappointing affair — snubbed outright by Pakistan and mocked by the rising authoritarian powers of China and Russia.
Rubio Blasts Biden over ‘Appeasement’ of China at Democracy Summit
Rubio blasted Biden for “appeasement” and signaling “weakness” to China during his recent “Summit for Democracy.”
China Points and Laughs After Biden Admin Censors Taiwanese Minister
China’s state-run Global Times propaganda outlet published an editorial on Monday mocking the government of Taiwan after the administration of President Joe Biden censored a Taiwanese minister at its “Summit for Democracy” last week.
Reuters: Biden Censored Taiwan Map at ‘Digital Authoritarianism’ Panel on Purpose
The abrupt disappearance of a live feed showing Taiwan’s digital minister occurred because the White House panicked over a map showing Taiwan in a different color than China, Reuters claimed on Monday.
Kamala Harris Tells World January 6 and Election Security Laws Threaten U.S. Democracy
Kamala Harris spoke at the conclusion of President Joe Biden’s virtual “Summit for Democracy,” during which she touted democracy as the best way to govern the world.
China Complains: U.S. Democracy Has ‘Too Many Checks and Balances’
The Chinese Foreign Ministry published a “report” Sunday announcing the death of American democracy at the hands of wealth, racism, and “too many checks and balances.”
China: Joe Biden Invite to Taiwan for Democracy Summit ‘Wimpy’
The State Department announced this week that it would host a “Summit for Democracy” online, featuring the sovereign nation of Taiwan among its participants. While the U.S. government does not recognize Taiwan as a country, an outraged Chinese protested that it, the world’s most prolific human rights abuser, was not invited.
