Leigh Hartman
President Trump to the U.N.: ‘We will defeat the virus’
In his address to the United Nations, President Trump proclaimed the world would beat the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge stronger than before.
China’s pattern of human rights abuse continues
The Chinese Communist Party continues its campaign of human rights abuse with the detention of journalists and civil rights advocates.
Beijing’s attack on Uyghurs isn’t counterterrorism
The Chinese government claims its oppression of Muslims is counterterrorism. But the evidence shows that they are cracking down on religious minorities.
Southeast Asian countries challenge China over maritime claims
Countries in Southeast Asia are confronting the People's Republic of China over China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.
How the Chinese government uses language to oppress minorities
China's government is forcing ethnic Mongolian children to learn Mandarin in school instead of their native language in a campaign of cultural assimilation.
China’s construction companies sow chaos worldwide
A state-owned construction firm is spearheading the PRC's aggression in the South China Sea and driving its economic abuses around the world.
U.S. opposes forced labor in Xinjiang
The United States is blocking goods made with forced labor in China and sanctioning the organizations responsible for Uyghur oppression and abuse.
U.S. moves closer to safe, effective coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government is supporting innovators' efforts to quickly develop a vaccine for COVID-19. Learn more about progress toward a vaccine.
The global reach of the Chinese government’s hackers and thieves
The People's Republic of China's intellectual property thieves are targeting companies worldwide. Learn more about the hackers' global reach.