Wednesday, June 9, 2021

US Senate approves multi-billion dollar bill to counter China

The US Senate has passed a roughly $250 billion bill to counter China's growing economic and military prowess, in a rare show of bipartisan agreement.


Lawmakers are hoping that investments in science and technology as well as fresh punishments targeting Beijing — might give the United States a lasting edge over its geopolitical rival.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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