The selection of Mark Lambert as the next deputy assistant secretary for China and Taiwan issues comes at a tumultuous time in relations between Washington and Beijing. Photo: Yonhap News/Newscom/Zuma Press SINGAPORE—The U.S. State Department is set to name a senior career diplomat with experience trying to curb Beijing’s influence at the United Nations and handling North Korea as its new top official in charge of managing China policy, according to the people familiar with the matter. State Department picks veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as top China policy officialLambert is certain to influence China House, which has been criticized for adding layers of bureaucracy to an already complex decision-making process. State Department of Health urges blood donations to avoid summer shortageDepartment of Health says it's time to donate blood! Understaffing at Alaska state payroll department causes errors and delays in servicesUnderstaffing at Alaska state payroll department causes errors and delays in servicesTropical Storm Idalia set to become hurricane as Florida schools close, DeSantis expands state of emergency'Floridians should expect that this storm will be a major Cat 3+ hurricane, so please prepare accordingly,' Florida Gov.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 29, 2023 14:38 UTC