Category Archives: Connecting The Dots

House Passes Bill To Revoke China’s “Developing Country” Status

China is the world’s second-largest economy but retains “developing country” status in international organizations.

The House passed a bill Monday to revoke the People’s Republic of China’s “developing country” status in international organizations that give it access to preferential loans and other economic benefits.

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Trans Man Shooter Kills 6 At Christian Grade School

A shooting at a Tennessee private Christian grade school left three students and three adults dead, including the head of the school, Monday and the shooter was killed by police, authorities said.

The victims were killed in the attack at the Covenant School, authorities said. Nashville police say officers engaged with and killed the shooter, identified as a 28-year-old female carrying two “assault-type rifles” and a handgun.

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Communist China Successfully Infiltrates Utah Legislature

An Associated Press investigation has revealed that China and its advocates based in the U.S. have been operating a successful influence campaign in the state of Utah.

The AP reported Monday that as a result of the efforts, “Lawmakers delayed legislation Beijing didn’t like, nixed resolutions that conveyed displeasure with its actions and expressed support in ways that enhanced the Chinese government’s image.”

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Elon Musk Spars With W.H.O. Director Over Global Pandemic Treaty

An early draft of the treaty reportedly included a measure for governments to reserve 20% of any tests, vaccines, or treatments developed for the WHO to distribute in poorer countries.

An initial “zero draft” from last year outlining ideas for how the WHO can strengthen its preparedness and response to health emergencies called on the global body to establish a “new global system for surveillance” and “to deploy proactive countermeasures against misinformation and social media attacks.”

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