The Chinese report also claims that the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and cybersecurity firm 360 have discovered Trojan horse programs or plug-ins related to the CIA in recent cyberattacks targeting China.
The legislation imposes a felony charge on doctors who perform sex-change surgeries on children, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and $20,000 in fines.
"I used to trust the EU because it has always played an important role as a balancing force and has never directly participated in wars," President Lula said. "However, the EU is directly involved in this conflict."
France's Macron hopes to establish a framework for future negotiations and has tasked his foreign policy adviser, Emmanuel Bonne, to work with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi.
Indiana has joined over a dozen other U.S. states in banning gender-affirming medical procedures for minors, with Governor Eric Holcomb signing a bill that prohibits these procedures on the basis that permanent gender-changing surgeries and medical preparations for such transitions should only occur as an adult.
Progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson defeated his opponent, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, in Chicago's mayoral race Tuesday.