## China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan

Authored by independent.co.uk

China banned the export of dual-use products to over two dozen US defence contractors, targeting top players like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, as it objected to Washington’s latest arms sales to Taiwan.

Beijing imposed the ban on 28 US defence contractors, placing 10 of them on an unreliable entities list over weapons sales to Taiwan, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.

The 10 “unreliable entities” were engaged in the American weapons sales to Taiwan “despite strong opposition” from Beijing.

China considers Taiwan a part of its territory and does not rule out the use of force to “reunite” the island.

The export ban mimics last month’s sanctions on defence and aerospace entities involved in a previous sale of weapons to Taiwan.

The firms under the latest ban will be barred from import and export activities in China and from making new investments.

Another 42 tanks, considered the heaviest in the world, are due to be delivered this year, and 28 the year after. »

### George W. Bush's anti-HIV program is hailed as 'amazing' — and still crucial at 20

Authored by npr.org

George W. Bush's anti-HIV program is hailed as 'amazing' — and still crucial at 20.

Those working in the field remember watching the speech and wondering if this could be a much-needed turning point.

It's the largest health commitment ever made by any country, now totaling more than $100 billion in more than 50 countries. »

### Can Congress Refuse to Let Trump Become President?

Authored by dailydot.com

They are among those who argue that the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president.

That amendment prohibits current and former officials who have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding office.

They pointed to three legal proceedings as evidence Trump is an insurrectionist barred from holding office under the 14th Amendment. »

### Soldier who died in Cybertruck left writing criticizing government, authorities say

Authored by nbcnews.com

Authorities said they were able to identify Livelsberger’s badly burned body through various means, including family DNA and tattoos.

She said he was a proud soldier who also battled chronic pain, which she said he hid from his superiors.

The messages included that he had rented a Cybertruck, but did not hint at what he was about to do. »

### Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.

Authored by propublica.org

During that call, the insurance company psychiatrist concluded Moore had shown enough improvement that she no longer needed intensive treatment.

In 2019 alone, the U.S. spent more than $106.5 billion treating adults with mental illness, of which private insurance paid about a third.

ProPublica’s reporters want to talk to mental health providers, health insurance insiders and patients as we examine the U.S. mental health care system. »

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