| Line 1,281: |
Line 1,281: |
| | *Based on several U.S. strategic documents and other government reports, the Trump Administration was taking a stronger stance against China compared to its predecessors.<ref>Bishop, Bill (January 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trumps-new-china-strategy-appears-more-contentious-52f46998-7f4a-4a88-936b-76905f7bd708.html Trump's new China strategy appears more contentious]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.<br>See also: | | *Based on several U.S. strategic documents and other government reports, the Trump Administration was taking a stronger stance against China compared to its predecessors.<ref>Bishop, Bill (January 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trumps-new-china-strategy-appears-more-contentious-52f46998-7f4a-4a88-936b-76905f7bd708.html Trump's new China strategy appears more contentious]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.<br>See also: |
| | *Davis, Bob; Wei, Lingling (August 1, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-expected-to-unveil-25-tariffs-on-proposed-200-billion-in-chinese-imports-1533147299 U.S. Pressures China With Punitive Trade, Defense Measures]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 3, 2018. | | *Davis, Bob; Wei, Lingling (August 1, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-expected-to-unveil-25-tariffs-on-proposed-200-billion-in-chinese-imports-1533147299 U.S. Pressures China With Punitive Trade, Defense Measures]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 3, 2018. |
| − | *Fabian, Jordan; Chalfant, Morgan (October 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/410484-trump-expands-anti-china-effort Trump expands anti-China effort]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> The U.S. also took a tougher stance specifically in relation to Taiwan.<ref>Wong, Kristina (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/06/trump-pentagon-assertive-china-taiwan/ EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Pentagon Taking More Assertive Stance Against China on Taiwan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.<br>See also: | + | *Fabian, Jordan; Chalfant, Morgan (October 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/410484-trump-expands-anti-china-effort Trump expands anti-China effort]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 9, 2018. |
| | + | *Bender, Michael C.; Lubold, Gordon; O'Keeffe, Kate; Page, Jeremy (October 12, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-edges-toward-new-cold-war-era-with-china-1539355839 U.S. Edges Toward New Cold-War Era With China]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 12, 2018.</ref> The U.S. also took a tougher stance specifically in relation to Taiwan.<ref>Wong, Kristina (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/06/trump-pentagon-assertive-china-taiwan/ EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Pentagon Taking More Assertive Stance Against China on Taiwan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.<br>See also: |
| | *Wong, Kristina (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/10/pentagon-navy-china-south-china-sea/ Senior Pentagon Official Says U.S. Navy Will Keep Challenging China in South China Sea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.</ref> On September 7, 2018, the U.S. recalled three of its ambassadors because the countries they were stationed in had cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China,<ref>Multiple references: | | *Wong, Kristina (August 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/10/pentagon-navy-china-south-china-sea/ Senior Pentagon Official Says U.S. Navy Will Keep Challenging China in South China Sea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.</ref> On September 7, 2018, the U.S. recalled three of its ambassadors because the countries they were stationed in had cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China,<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Wong, Kristina (September 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/08/state-dept-recalls-ambassadors-from-countries-that-cut-ties-with-taiwan-under-chinese-bullying/ State Dept Recalls Ambassadors from Countries that Cut Ties with Taiwan Under Chinese Bullying]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2018. | | *Wong, Kristina (September 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/08/state-dept-recalls-ambassadors-from-countries-that-cut-ties-with-taiwan-under-chinese-bullying/ State Dept Recalls Ambassadors from Countries that Cut Ties with Taiwan Under Chinese Bullying]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2018. |
| Line 1,435: |
Line 1,436: |
| | *Gauthier-Villars, David; Cullison, Alan (October 12, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/turkey-anxious-to-ease-u-s-tensions-to-free-american-pastor-1539352193 Turkey Frees American Pastor Andrew Brunson, in Bid to Ease U.S. Tensions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 12, 2018. | | *Gauthier-Villars, David; Cullison, Alan (October 12, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/turkey-anxious-to-ease-u-s-tensions-to-free-american-pastor-1539352193 Turkey Frees American Pastor Andrew Brunson, in Bid to Ease U.S. Tensions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 12, 2018. |
| | *Muñoz, Gabriella; Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/12/andrew-brunson-an-american-pastor-jailed-in-turkey/ Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed in Turkey, is now a free man: Reports]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2018. | | *Muñoz, Gabriella; Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/12/andrew-brunson-an-american-pastor-jailed-in-turkey/ Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed in Turkey, is now a free man: Reports]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2018. |
| | + | *Erkoyun, Ezgi; Wither, Emily (October 12, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-usa/u-s-pastor-brunson-arrives-home-in-turkey-after-release-by-court-idUSKCN1MM1D3 U.S. pastor Brunson arrives home in Turkey after release by court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2018. |
| | See also: | | See also: |
| | *Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/12/andrew-brunson-donald-trump-celebrates-release/ Donald Trump Celebrates Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2018.</ref> | | *Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/12/andrew-brunson-donald-trump-celebrates-release/ Donald Trump Celebrates Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2018.</ref> |