And online censorship by countries such as china. Richard gere chaired the International Campaign for tibet testifies at the Senate Finance subcommittee hearing. The Senate Committee on finance come subcommittee on International Trade cousins and Global Competitiveness will come to order. I know this seems a little strange with an empty room except for three witnesses live in front of me and many of our colleagues are going to be joining us virtually, but i want to welcome all of you nonetheless to this important hearing. This subcommittee continues to do its work in exploring the unfair trade practices of foreign governments, especially china and russia. The topic of censorship in china is a common one because its a growing effect on business in the United States. Last fall, for example, the National Association had its Market Access blocked in china because an individual american citizen using a media platform not even allowed in china expressed a political opinion. Now the topic has
A show for you today so lets dive right in. Tensions between the United States and china continue to increase as china condemned the u. S. Following u. S. Secretary of state my pompei this tweet congratulating taiwans newly inaugurated leader. We warn the United States that taiwans independence is a road that leads to death and he can give it some more support for taiwanese independence is doomed to any damages or chinas core interest in any interference in chinas internal affairs and will be bigger asleep counterattacks. The spokesperson also urged the u. S. To lift the newly imposed sanctions on Telecom Giant while way as relations between the 2 countries continue to strain meanwhile kovan 1000 cases in india are so. Surging the country reported more than 5600. 00 new cases in 24 hours this was the biggest single day spike during the pandemic students in south korea return to school on one say but dozens of schools in the city of incheon that were forced to close down and closed back
For our nation and world. Help them to realize that the power of your providence will enable them to navigate through every challenge and tragedy. Trusting in your might, may they embrace your promise to do more for them than they can ask or imagine. Lord, inspite of difficulties, disappointments, as despair, reassure them that you are still in control. Remind us all that in everything, you are working for the good of those who love you who are the called according to your purposes. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one e nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask permission to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley
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Balance of opening our business, but they will only be as successful as the Customer Confidence that is there to patronize those businesses. That is not just for the hospitality. That is true for all business. Retail has been the hardest hit. My understanding is over 2 of businesses have closed permanently already. How are we to address this Consumer Health issue . I know this is something you have talked about. What should we be doing . Chairman powell it affects different sectors of the economy differently. The ones we talked about are the ones we are exposed to. Other sectors of the economy may be able to recover much more quickly, and we certainly hope so. Thing is people believing it is safe to go back to work. That is about having a sensible, thoughtful reopening of the country, something we all want. Something we are in the early stages of. That is what it will take for people regain confidence and resume their activities. At a different pace depending on the nature of the busin