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The US State Department on Friday issued new guidelines that will enable US officials to meet more freely with officials from Taiwan, a move that deepens relations with Taipei amid tensions with China.
US Issues Guidelines to Deepen Relations with Taiwan Amid Tensions with China
Apr. 10 - ...Taiwan’s representative office in Washington welcomed a move “substantively reflecting deepening ties between Taiwan and the United States”.
It noted that it came at a time of increasing cooperation in areas such as global health, economics and regional security and enjoyed bipartisan support in the United States.
The State Department announcement comes at a time of raised tensions over Taiwan, which China claims as its own. Taiwan has complained over the last few months of repeated missions by China’s air force near the island.
The White House on Friday announced it was keeping a close watch on increased Chinese military activities in the Taiwan Strait, and called Beijing’s recent actions potentially destabilizing.
Beijing on Thursday blamed Washington for tensions after a US warship sailed close to Taiwan.
China believes the United States is colluding with Taiwan to challenge Beijing and giving support to those who want the island to declare formal independence. quoted from
US Issues Guidelines to Deepen Relations with Taiwan Amid Tensions with China
Apr. 10 - ...Taiwan’s representative office in Washington welcomed a move “substantively reflecting deepening ties between Taiwan and the United States”.
It noted that it came at a time of increasing cooperation in areas such as global health, economics and regional security and enjoyed bipartisan support in the United States.
The State Department announcement comes at a time of raised tensions over Taiwan, which China claims as its own. Taiwan has complained over the last few months of repeated missions by China’s air force near the island.
The White House on Friday announced it was keeping a close watch on increased Chinese military activities in the Taiwan Strait, and called Beijing’s recent actions potentially destabilizing.
Beijing on Thursday blamed Washington for tensions after a US warship sailed close to Taiwan.
China believes the United States is colluding with Taiwan to challenge Beijing and giving support to those who want the island to declare formal independence. quoted from
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Press Secretary Jen Psaki White House Press Conference Transcript April 9
Date published on April 9, 2021
...Jen Psaki: (28:16)
- Well, first, I would say that no actions that we are taking as it relates to sanctions are meant to be targeted at the North Korean people. They are in the conditions and the circumstances they’re in because of the actions of their leadership. We continue to work with international leaders and organizations to provide humanitarian assistance, something that we believe is important and vital to do from a humane standpoint, even while we have issues with their nuclear aspirations.
- Jen Psaki: (28:42)
- Go ahead.
- Steve: (28:44)
- We looked at the Pentagon budget. You’re proposing a modest increase.
- Jen Psaki: (28:48)
- Mm-hmm (affirmative).
- Steve: (28:48)
- Is that enough to meet the priorities set out by the administration, since you’re facing an increasingly assertive China and Russia poses a threat to Ukraine?
- Jen Psaki: (28:58)
- You’re absolutely right, Steven. We’ve spoken, of course, about our concerns about exactly those issues. I will say that, first, that this is a proposal to give guidance to the Hill and hardworking budget staffers on the Hill, as they put together the 2022, excuse me, budgetary plans. The focus of the plus-up on defense is meant to address a couple of issues over that period of time, promoting diversity and inclusion in the armed forces, fulfilling our commitments to military families. Part of it goes to military and civilian pay increases, or that’s what is proposed, prioritizing defense investments in climate resilience and energy efficiency. We believe it provides a robust funding level for the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security. It is grounded in the administration’s interim national security guidance. But again, there will be a full budget later this spring that will be proposed by this White House.
- Steve: (29:54)
- Secondly, China has been conducting military exercises around Taiwan. How do you interpret these moves? Are you concerned that they might invade Taiwan?
- Jen Psaki: (30:04)
- Well, first, let me say that we’re not looking, as you know, for confrontation with China. Our focus and our relationship is one based on steep competition. We have been clearly, publicly and privately, expressed our concerns, our growing concerns about China’s aggression towards Taiwan. China’s taken increasingly coercive action to undercut democracy in Taiwan. We’ve seen a concerning increase in PRC military activity in the Taiwan Strait, which we believe is potentially destabilizing. We are watching that closely. I can’t make any other predictions from here. Of course, the Department of Defense and others would be in the lead on making those assessments... quoted from
- Steve: (30:46)
- Thank you.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, April 9, 2021
Apr. 10 - ... I’m convinced that this is the best chance in our lifetimes to make a generational investment in infrastructure, and that’s what the American Jobs Plan does.
The need is clear. It’s growing by the day. After decades of underinvestment, we have fallen to 13th place globally in infrastructure. Delays caused by traffic congestion alone cost over $160 billion per year, and motorists are forced to pay over $1,000 every year in wasted time and fuel.
Americans are spending too much of their money on transportation in the wrong ways or don’t have access to it at all. And the American people are making clear to all of us, regardless of party, that they want us to get it done and they are not asking us to tinker around the edges.
We’ve risen to this challenge before as a country. In fact, building bold infrastructure has always been central to America’s story. We built the Erie Canal, we connected east to west through the transcontinental railroad, and we developed the Interstate Highway System. And each of those projects was audacious, was transformative, and — partly because it challenged the American people to expand our concept of infrastructure. But in doing so, these projects have transformed our nation for the better, and they fueled the U.S. economy and way of life for the long run. So now it’s our turn.
The American Jobs Plan will again transform America’s roads and bridges, rail and transit, ports and airports for the better. It’s going to help modernize our transportation infrastructure so we can compete in the 21st century and connect communities. It will create millions of good jobs in communities across the country.
I want to point out again that this is the biggest investment in American jobs since World War Two... more
Apr. 10 - ... I’m convinced that this is the best chance in our lifetimes to make a generational investment in infrastructure, and that’s what the American Jobs Plan does.
The need is clear. It’s growing by the day. After decades of underinvestment, we have fallen to 13th place globally in infrastructure. Delays caused by traffic congestion alone cost over $160 billion per year, and motorists are forced to pay over $1,000 every year in wasted time and fuel.
Americans are spending too much of their money on transportation in the wrong ways or don’t have access to it at all. And the American people are making clear to all of us, regardless of party, that they want us to get it done and they are not asking us to tinker around the edges.
We’ve risen to this challenge before as a country. In fact, building bold infrastructure has always been central to America’s story. We built the Erie Canal, we connected east to west through the transcontinental railroad, and we developed the Interstate Highway System. And each of those projects was audacious, was transformative, and — partly because it challenged the American people to expand our concept of infrastructure. But in doing so, these projects have transformed our nation for the better, and they fueled the U.S. economy and way of life for the long run. So now it’s our turn.
The American Jobs Plan will again transform America’s roads and bridges, rail and transit, ports and airports for the better. It’s going to help modernize our transportation infrastructure so we can compete in the 21st century and connect communities. It will create millions of good jobs in communities across the country.
I want to point out again that this is the biggest investment in American jobs since World War Two... more
Promoting infrastructure plan, Buttigieg says U.S. 'coasting' on choices made in the 1950s
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said during Sunday’s “Meet the Press” that the $2 trillion bill introduced by President Joe Biden represents a “a generational investment."
Date published on April 4th, 2021
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied support for the Biden administration’s massive infrastructure plan in an interview on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” arguing the bill represents “a generational investment” that can position the country for the future.
“Infrastructure is the foundation that makes it possible for Americans to thrive. And what we know is that foundation has been crumbling.” Buttigieg said.
“We’re still coasting on infrastructure choices that were made in the 1950," he said. "Now’s our chance to make infrastructure choices for the future that are going to serve us well in the 2030s and onto the middle of the century when we will be judged for whether we meet this moment here in the 2020s.”
President Joe Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan last week, a sweeping plan that includes $155 billion earmarked toward repairing roads and bridges; $80 million dedicated to Amtrak repairs; $40 billion for public housing improvements; $111 billion for repairing lead pipes; $42 billion for ports and airports; $100 billion for public school improvements; and $180 billion for research and development.
The administration is also planning to announce a second plan related to the social safety net in the coming weeks. continue to read
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said during Sunday’s “Meet the Press” that the $2 trillion bill introduced by President Joe Biden represents a “a generational investment."
Date published on April 4th, 2021
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied support for the Biden administration’s massive infrastructure plan in an interview on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” arguing the bill represents “a generational investment” that can position the country for the future.
“Infrastructure is the foundation that makes it possible for Americans to thrive. And what we know is that foundation has been crumbling.” Buttigieg said.
“We’re still coasting on infrastructure choices that were made in the 1950," he said. "Now’s our chance to make infrastructure choices for the future that are going to serve us well in the 2030s and onto the middle of the century when we will be judged for whether we meet this moment here in the 2020s.”
President Joe Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan last week, a sweeping plan that includes $155 billion earmarked toward repairing roads and bridges; $80 million dedicated to Amtrak repairs; $40 billion for public housing improvements; $111 billion for repairing lead pipes; $42 billion for ports and airports; $100 billion for public school improvements; and $180 billion for research and development.
The administration is also planning to announce a second plan related to the social safety net in the coming weeks. continue to read
APRIL 9, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with the White House press corps. At the start, Secretary Buttigieg delivered remarks and took questions on the administration’s infrastructure and jobs plan. Following his remarks, Press Secretary Psaki took questions focused mainly on the president’s fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request and the establishment of a presidential commission on the Supreme Court. Other topics included U.S. policy toward China, Afghanistan operations, and coronavirus response efforts.
White House Daily Briefing
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with the White House press corps. At the start, Secretary Buttigieg delivered remarks and took questions on the administration’s infrastructure and jobs plan. Following his remarks, Press Secretary Psaki took questions focused mainly on the president’s fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request and the establishment of a presidential commission on the Supreme Court. Other topics included U.S. policy toward China, Afghanistan operations, and coronavirus response efforts.
