How Iran War Exposed Limits of Chinese Influence in Middle East
The world had a moment of clarity during the Israel–Iran conflict. For years, analysts have noted that China is closing in on the United...
Activity at China’s Factories Continues to Decline Amid US Tariffs
Activity at China’s factories remained in contraction for the third consecutive month in June, an official survey showed on June 30, adding to questions...
China Bans Uncertified Power Banks on Planes Due to Fire Hazards
China’s Civil Aviation Administration has banned passengers from bringing power banks with unclear markings, recalled units, or those lacking China Compulsory Certification on domestic...
Taiwan VP Tells Beijing She Will Not Be Intimidated After Prague Plot Revealed
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim on June 28 vowed not to yield to pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), following revelations that the...
WHO Report Says COVID Origins Uncertain, Beijing Withholding Information
A panel of World Health Organization (WHO) experts has said they were not able to draw a conclusion on the origin of the COVID-19...
Fiji To Spend $4.8 Billion Despite Growing Budget Deficit
Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad has revealed the small Pacific nation will spend FJ$4.8 billion (US$2 billion) in this...
US Army Pacific Chief Says US Making Invasion of Taiwan More Challenging for China
The U.S. military is making a potential Chinese Communist Party (CCP) invasion against Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait more difficult, according to Gen. Ronald...
New Zealand Quietly Removes Proud Boys From Terrorist List
The New Zealand government has quietly let the terrorist designation of the American Proud Boys (APB) expire, a status that must be renewed every...
Questions Mount Over Death of Medical Student Who Alleged Organ Trade in Chinese Hospital
After a months-long probe over the death of a Chinese medical whistleblower, authorities labeled it a suicide. But his parents and the public aren’t...