The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
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Jimmy Lai and Other Hong Kong Activists Are Sentenced Over Oct. 1 Protest
Many of the city’s democracy activists face jail terms amid a broad campaign to subdue opposition.
Senate Poised to Pass $195 Billion Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The legislation, which has bipartisan support, would be the first major industrial policy effort in decades.
Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China
The legislation has drawn bipartisan support amid the coronavirus pandemic as Democrats and Republicans have become increasingly concerned about Beijing’s supply chain dominance.
Hong Kong Pushes ‘Fake News’ Label as Media Face ‘Worst of Times’
The police distributed a magazine denouncing “rumors and lies,” and have warned news outlets against undermining national security.
German High Court Hands Youth a Victory in Climate Change Fight
The government must expand its plan to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050, the country’s highest court ruled. The decision requires lawmakers to make long-term commitments.
In a Charged Environment, France Tackles Its Model of Secularism
In an effort to fend off a challenge from the right, President Emmanuel Macron tries to frame a debate on two issues important to conservatives: the country’s “laïcité” model of secularism, and crime.
In Ireland, a Grocery Chain Addresses ‘Period Poverty’ With Free Products
The move by Lidl comes as Ireland’s Parliament considers a legal measure to make period products free in the country. It’s among a growing number of such initiatives that aim to ease an inequality.
A Global Tipping Point for Reining In Tech Has Arrived
Never before have so many countries, including China, moved with such vigor at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.
Election Overhaul Plan Threatens to Sideline Hong Kong’s Opposition
The proposal, initiated by the Chinese central government, is intended to make it difficult for democracy advocates to hold office and would criminalize organized protest votes.