Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?
Over the past month, one of the biggest hit streaming shows globally has been a fictional drama about a young man who plots revenge...
Floods Surge Like Waterfalls, Breaking Multiple Bridges, Guizhou’s Largest Mall Submerged Instantly
Since June 20th, several regions in Guizhou Province in China have been hit by heavy rains. Along with dam releases, it has triggered a...
Newsom Signs California Budget Aimed at Addressing $12 Billion Deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed the state budget that is projected to close a $12 billion deficit through spending reductions on some...
Chinese Tourists Bring Phones Into Japanese Hot Springs, Filming in Women’s Baths Sparks Outrage
A woman from Japan using the pseudonym Sasaki Satomi, recounted an experience at a ryokan style hotel in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. While she and...
Faith and Freedom Holds ‘Road to Majority’ Conference (General Section June 28)
The Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual Road to Majority Conference is held in Washington from June 27 to June 28. Speakers in the morning...
Senate Republicans Release Updated Draft of Megabill as Deadline Nears
WASHINGTON—Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) released a revised version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on June 27 in hopes of gaining...
Megabill’s Baby Bonus Is Civilizational Strategy for Some, Questionable for Others
WASHINGTON—Parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are being seen as encouraging people to have children at a time of falling fertility in the...
Chinese aircraft carrier-led fleet to visit Hong Kong for 5 days
A naval fleet led by the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong will arrive in Hong Kong next week for a five-day visit, with open tours...
China to stay cautious as Iran seeks aid amid US, Israel clashes: Mideast expert
Iran may look to China for weapons support amid conflicts with the US and Israel, but Beijing will remain cautious, considering strained economic ties...