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Turkey Building up Naval Forces
September 30, 2020
In an attempt to gain territory in the mediterranean, adriatic and aegean seas, Turkey's President Erdogan is embarking on a naval build-up causing alarm in Greece and the threat of sanctions from the European Union.
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Reuters: Belarus may face Sanctions from U.S., Canada and Britain
September 30, 2020
Four sources have revealed that the U.S., Britain and Canada may impose sanctions following the largely considered illegitimate elections in Belarus of President Alexander Lukashenko that have led to months of protests and more than 12,000 people arrested.
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Amnesty International: EU companies selling surveillance tools to China’s human rights abusers
September 23, 2020
According to Amnesty International, by selling digital surveillance technology to China’s public security agencies, including facial recognition and network cameras, technology companies are willing to risk widespread human rights abuses
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1,000 Chinese Student and Research Visas Revoked by U.S.
September 21, 2020
The United States has revoked more than 1,000 visas for Chinese nationals, suspending entry of students and researchers from China, a strategy which, according to Homeland Security Secretary Chad, focused on blocking visas for certain Chinese graduate students and researchers with ties to China’s military.
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Washington Times: Chinese Progressive Association Helps Fund Black Lives Matter Initiative
September 18, 2020
Washington Times: The Black Futures Lab, a liberal initiative launched by a Black Lives Matter co-founder, lists as its financial sponsor the pro-China Chinese Progressive Association, raising questions about the extent of China’s support for the increasingly powerful protest movement.