Russian banks turn to China to sidestep cutoff from payments systems
Russian banks that have been cut off from global payments networks are turning to China’s state-owned UnionPay system as the country tries to sidestep boycotts by Western businesses for its invasion of Ukraine.
American Express suspends operations in Russia, Belarus over Ukraine invasion
American Express on Sunday said it will suspend operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine.
Credit agency cuts Russia’s rating again, pushes country to brink of default
Russia's economy already sits in a vulnerable position, with the ruble in freefall and the stock markets closed to prevent the economy from cratering.
Fmr. Gulf Oil CEO on prices surging as Russia-Ukraine crisis rages on: US 'shooting ourselves in the foot'
Former Gulf Oil CEO Joe Petrowski weighed in on prices for the commodity surging as the Russia-Ukraine crisis rages on, arguing that the U.S. is “shooting ourselves in the foot” with respect to energy.
Is Apple ready to get tough on China or only Russia?
Apple and other major U.S. companies that have been rushing to sever ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine have been silent about China’s posturing against Taiwan or its persecution of Uyghurs.
Rubio bill would shield US retirement funds from risky Russia investments
Sens. Marco Rubio and Chuck Grassley introduced the HEROIAM SLAVA Act, which includes sweeping sanctions on all Russian state-owned enterprises and denying them access to critical American capital and markets.
Russia’s going to ‘keep pushing forward’ with invasion, will get ‘worse’: Richard Boucher
Former Ambassador to Cyprus Richard Boucher told “Mornings with Maria,” Thursday that Russia is going to “keep pushing” with the Ukraine invasion.
Indiana AG says TikTok intentionally ‘grooming’ our children
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita discusses the harmful impacts the Chinese company TikTok has on the youth.
Jill Biden SOTU guest is CEO of company with deep ties to China, sponsored Beijing Olympics
The White House touted Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger as one of the first lady's guests in a press release hours before the State of the Union address.
Biden’s SOTU ‘reflection of poor leadership,' says Rep. Jim Jordan
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, weighs in on Biden’s first State of the Union address as president.
Is Putin playing checkers in a chess world?
Financial sanctions against Russia may produce a "short-term" gain rather than a lasting impact.
Is the Russia-China alliance cracking?
Russia and China have maintained a close working relationship for years, but that relationship appears to be in question after Russia made the decision to invade Ukraine and take on serious economic sanctions.
Russia's invasion affects billions in Ukraine-China trade
While the war between Russia and Ukraine goes on, there is another country that has a vested interest.
China confirms it has lifted wheat import restrictions on Russia
The Chinese government confirmed this week that it has scrapped import restrictions on wheat from Russia, making the announcement the same week Russia invaded Ukraine.
Chinese banks restrict lending to Russia, dealing blow to Moscow
Two Chinese state-owned banks will restrict financing for Russian commodity purchases, suggesting limits to Beijing's support as the Kremlin confronts economic sanctions over its attack of Ukraine.
How can US deter China's aggression towards Taiwan?
Former CIA and Army Case Officer Kevin Carroll explains the course of action the US could take to deter China from invading Taiwan
Future of 5G development, rollout lies with wireless companies, not federal government: former official
The way to develop the 5G network lays in the hands of the wireless companies, former FCC commissioner Robert McDowell argues.
Biden’s handling of Russia-Ukraine ‘emboldens’ China to move on Taiwan, expert warns
Nile Gardiner cautions that Biden's foreign policy stance could lead to Chinese aggression.
Olympic partner Airbnb silent on Uyghur genocide, previously championed voting and Kenosha shooting victims
Lodging and accommodations rental service Airbnb is never afraid to speak up about injustice – unless it's China.
China stiffed US on Trump Phase 1 trade agreement, failed to buy extra $200B in exports
Beijing only fulfilled 57% of its commitments, meaning it did not even achieve its pre-pandemic imports.

















