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FBI: China is 'Greatest Long Term Threat' To The U.S. |
July 11, 2020 |
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What You Need To Know |
On Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of the stark threat posed by the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party to the economic and national security of the United States. In a stunning address delivered at the conservative think tank Hudson Institute, Director Wray carefully laid out the breadth and depth of Chinese efforts to become the world's only superpower by usurping the United States with a government-directed "campaign of theft and malign influence."
"The greatest long-term threat to our nation’s information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality, is the counterintelligence and economic espionage threat from China. It’s a threat to our economic security—and by extension, to our national security."
"But if you think these issues are just an intelligence issue, or a government problem, or a nuisance largely just for big corporations who can take care of themselves—you could not be more wrong."
"It’s the people of the United States who are the victims of what amounts to Chinese theft on a scale so massive that it represents one of the largest transfers of wealth in human history."
"If you are an American adult, it is more likely than not that China has stolen your personal data."
"We've now reached a point where the FBI is now opening a new China-related counterintelligence case every 10 hours."
"Of the nearly 5,000 active counterintelligence cases currently under way across the country, almost half are related to China."
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Coronavirus Update |
July 11, 2020 |
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As of the time of this reports' preparation on Friday, there were more than 3,175,000 COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S., as well as 133,000 deaths attributed to the virus. In addition, multiple states are reporting their highest averages of new cases since the pandemic began, and more importantly, hospitalizations as a result of the virus have been sharply rising.
Despite the dramatic influence of politics on the pandemic response, as well as the botched effort of federal and state health authorities in testing and accurate case counting, the two-step and mixed messaging on use of masks, the highly flawed rule-making hampering the use of hydroxycholoquine in the treatment of those infected with COVID-19 and so much more, AlertsUSA encourages listeners to remain conscious of the need to be cautious, not only out of concern for your own well being, but also that of others. There actually is a virus, is still in circulation globally, it is still hospitalizing people globally, and it is still taking lives globally.
SITUATION REPORTS / OFFICIAL CASE NUMBERS
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control (U.S.)
Johns Hopkins CSSE (Interactive map updated multiple times daily)
OFFICIAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE RESOURCES
White House: Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
CDC: K-12 Schools: Readiness and Planning Tool
CDC: One-Stop Shop for COVID-19 Resources
Department of Homeland Security / Ready.Gov
World Health Organization
CDC: How to Protect Yourself
CDC: What to Do If You Are Sick
OFFICIAL CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION PAGES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Public Health Agency of Canada
Infection Prevention and Control Canada
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SMS ALERTS FROM THIS WEEK
NOT DETAILED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE
7/11 - US Embassy China issues security alert urging caution due to arbitrary enf of local laws, prolonged interrogations, extended detention, exit bans. See email.
7/9 - USMC in Japan moving to Health Protection Condition "Charlie" to limit spread of COVID-19 following closure of 2 bases due to new infections. More via email.
7/9 - Tropical Storm Fay forms off NC coast. Tropical storm warning issued from Cape May New Jersey north to Watch Hill, RI, incl Long Island and Long Island Sound.
7/7 - AlertsUSA monitoring response to active shooter report, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA. Add'l alerts as warranted.
7/6 - GA Gov declares State of Emergency, activates up to 1,000 Nat'l Guard troops to protect state property & restore order. Arrest & apprehension powers. See email. |
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START Global Terrorism Overview 2019
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July 11, 2020 |
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The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) has released a new Global Overview that highlights trends in worldwide terrorism in 2019.
In this 12-month period there were nearly 8,500 terrorist attacks around the world, which killed more than 20,300 people, including 5,460 perpetrators and 14,840 victims.
Within the U.S., there were 64 terrorist attacks, killing 51 people. Terrorism in the United States continued to be characterized by diverse, sometimes complex, and often ambiguous ideological influences, typically without clear ties to formal, named organizations.
Perpetrators of the 10 lethal terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 2019 included white supremacists/nationalists, anti-Semitic extremists linked to the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, an al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula operative, and a conspiracy theory extremist.
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Commentary / Analysis / Research |
July 11, 2020 |
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Is Taiwan the Next Hong Kong?
Pro-democracy protests have rocked Hong Kong for more than a year. Now, China has imposed a draconian national security law that will undermine the territory’s autonomy and, by extension, its identity. The new law is a profound tragedy for the people of Hong Kong, but unfortunately, there is little the international community can do to halt its implementation.
U.S. policymakers must consider more than Hong Kong when formulating their response. A tepid U.S. reaction could leave Beijing with the impression that it can proceed with relative impunity on other contentious issues in Asia. The shadow of Taiwan looms large in this context. Unless the United States demonstrates the resolve and ability to resist Chinese coercion and aggression, China’s leaders may eventually conclude that the risks and the costs of future military action against Taiwan are low—or at least tolerable.
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China-India border dispute:
Is Pakistan about to enter the fray?
Experts believe the military stand-off between Chinese and Indian forces in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir has made South Asia the most dangerous hotspot in a new cold war between Beijing and its United States-led rivals in the Indo-Pacific theatre. The dispute goes beyond Kashmir’s borders. At stake are water resources on which 270 million people depend
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No More Stealth: China's Quantum Radar
Could Reveal All Submarines
According to some evaluations, today’s cutting-edge submarines like the Virginia- and Sea Wolf-class attack submarines have been evaluated to run only five decibels louder than average oceanic background noises. Even less-expensive Swedish air independent propulsion submarines have successfully passed undetected to sink U.S. carriers during exercises. Yet some naval analysts are decidedly bearish on the prospects of submarine stealth in the twenty-first century.
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| USNI Fleet and Marine Tracker |
July 11, 2020 |
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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 6, 2020 based on Navy, public data provided by the U.S. Naval Institute, and open source reporting. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
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| World News Roundup |
July 11, 2020 |
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AMERICAS
Top U.S. general on Russian bounty reports: 'If it's true we will take action'
Carrier Roosevelt Ends Deployment Rocked by COVID-19 and Chaos
Trump picks Army lieutenant general to lead Pentagon's spy branch
Female soldier becomes the FIRST to join the Green Berets
SCOTUS gives Native Americans jurisdiction over eastern half of Oklahoma
U.S "Extraordinary Measures" To Keep S. China Sea Carriers COVID-Free
Venezuela’s Oil Riches Are Quietly Falling Under Russian Control
US surpasses 3 million coronavirus infections
Harvard, MIT sue to block Trump admin from stripping student visas
Trump moves to formally withdraw US from WHO
Colombia extends national lockdown as virus 'accelerates'
Brazil's Bolsonaro, sick with coronavirus, says he is 'doing very well'
Brazil coronavirus: Bolsonaro's cabinet gets tested
Brazil's President Bolsonaro vetoes COVID-19 aid for Indigenous
EUROPE
Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them
Russia Eyes Another Massive Gas Pipeline To China
WHO warns the coronavirus is ‘getting worse,’ continues to accelerate
Serbia bans mass gatherings after virus lockdown protests
Serbia's president U-turns on plan to reinstate coronavirus lockdown
EU secures potential COVID-19 drugs from Roche, Germany's Merck.
Germany's Angela Merkel calls for EU unity on coronavirus recovery.
France rules out 'total lockdown' in case of Covid-19 second wave.
Spain's Catalonia makes masks compulsory in public at all times
Pompeo sees progress in reopening travel with EU
Moscow theatres to reopen in August as Russia's COVID cases pass 700K
Kosovo president to be interviewed on war crimes charges
MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA
Africa’s coronavirus pandemic has hit ‘full speed’
Turkey announces naval drills off Libya coast
Lebanon faces its worst crisis since the civil war
Syria conflict: 'Flagrant' war crimes committed in Idlib battle, UN says
Syrian food and vaccines at risk as Russia uses UN veto to scupper aid plan
Iran to bolster Syria air defences, counter US 'pressure'
Iran says virus deaths cross 12,000
Tehran mayor sees 'threat' in Iranians' dissatisfaction
Pompeo hints at Iran links in killing of Iraq expert
UN warns Yemen on brink of famine again
Abbas tells Putin Palestinians want to negotiate with Israel
Benny Gantz goes into quarantine in Israel
Ethiopia violence death toll rises to 239
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Coulibaly dies suddenly
Burkina Faso: 180 bodies found in 'killing field'
UN chief: Foreign interference in Libya at 'unprecedented levels'
Libya: Turkish troops help clear landmines in Tripoli
Tunisian military shoot at vehicles crossing illegally from Libya
ASIA
‘Unknown pneumonia’ deadlier than coronavirus sweeping Kazakhstan
US upgrades defensive ‘buffer’ in Pacific as China’s mil capabilities increase
Chinese army releases footage of Hong Kong garrison’s drills
New satellite imagery shows activity at suspected North Korean nuclear facility
Japan's defense minister warns of North Korea weapons advances
Japan Really Is Building A Stealth Fighter. It’s Going To Be Expensive.
US gives the green light to Japan’s massive $23B F-35 buy
Chinese banks prepare contingency plans over threat of U.S. sanctions
Australia moves to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong
Coronavirus: Is India the next global hotspot?
After show of military might, China offers to restart S. China Sea talks
Xi Jinping tells Putin: China and Russia should stand firm against unilateralism
China, U.S. trade tit-for-tat visa curbs over Tibet
Pompeo: Chinese action in India clash 'incredibly aggressive'
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown
Hong Kong civil servants to be required in writing to swear allegiance
China says upgraded travel warning for Aussiesin China 'completely ridiculous'
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Travel Security
The U.S. Dept. of State Travel Website is the authoritative federal source for information on the security situation at travel destinations worldwide. With tensions rapidly increasing in most regions, readers planning international travel, even to such common destinations as Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands, are strongly encouraged to do a little research on the security situation at your destination well prior to departure.
The Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) provides a variety of resources to enhance the safety and security of the U.S. private sector businesses and organizations operating abroad.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website is the authoritative federal source for information on current health issues related to specific destinations worldwide. These issues may arise from disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect travelers’ health.
Foreign Sources of Travel Guidance
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