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From solar panels to EVs, the US and Europe are ramping up protectionism against China. But how is China responding to the trade war? Experts argue that starting the trade war in the first place was a mistake and that it will ultimately be futile in achieving its goals. Why?…
Every July 12, like clockwork, some countries and Western media outlets start hyping up the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling from 2016. But what exactly was this arbitration about? 1️⃣ A Bit of History The arbitration was unilaterally initiated by the Aquino III…
China announced sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday. The sanctions were imposed for "his egregious conduct on China-related issues" and prohibited him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. So, what did he do? Watch the video to…
On Tuesday, China announced sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino. The sanctions were imposed for "his egregious conduct on China-related issues" and prohibited him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. So, what did he do? Tolentino pushed…
From June 15 to 18, the Philippines dispatched multiple vessels to carry out illegal operations near Banyue Reef and Jianzhang Reef in the South China Sea, according to the China Coast Guard (CCG). While Manila claimed it was "fisheries protection", the reality is clear:…
We stand by our journalism and firmly reject the baseless accusations made by the Philippine Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Philippines continues to deflect public accountability for its role in escalating tensions in the South China…
WARNING | The DND and AFP warn the public against a propaganda video published by China Daily following the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Chinese nationals posing as journalists violated protocol by trailing AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. and pressing for…
Hey everyone — we just got back from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. What we didn't expect? Ending up on a Philippine military hunting list. On May 31, @TeamAFP @dndphl labeled us as "MSS agents". They even made a poster — with our faces on it. Since then, any Chinese…
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Peace, stability, and cooperation should define the narrative of the South China Sea moving forward. And that's exactly what China and ASEAN countries are working toward, but one country seems out of step. Since the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling was issued, the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed that the company's H20 chips will soon be available in the Chinese market, as the US government has approved Nvidia's license applications to begin shipments. But don't mistake this for a full policy shift by the Trump administration. US Commerce…
This week, catastrophic floods in Texas have claimed over 100 lives. Another devastating flood also struck Rongjiang, a small town in Southwest China. Both were devastating — but the outcomes told two very different stories. In Texas, alerts never reached campers, warnings came…
At the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Thursday, senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue. Liu said the rhetoric of “achieving peace through strength” is merely a new expression of hegemonic…
China will hold a military parade on Sept 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade will showcase the new generation of traditional weaponry and new types of…
The Trump administration is resuming student visa applications but it's also introducing stricter screening. Applicants are now required to unlock their social media accounts for scrutiny. This kind of vetting invades personal privacy, boosts government surveillance, and…
United States of Division On the US Army's 250th anniversary, US President Trump watched a "birthday" military parade — behind bulletproof glass, as tanks rolled by and protests raged all over the country. Chants of "No Kings" echoed through streets filled with fury, not…
Why Sanctions Won't Stop China's Tech Rise In a rare interview, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei made a clear point: pressure won't stop China's tech progress. While US chip restrictions are tightening, Ren acknowledged that Huawei's single-chip performance still lags behind the US…
Key highlights from China-US trade talks in London Highly anticipated China-US trade talks have entered their second day in London, following a recent tariff truce agreement in Geneva. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who wasn’t in Geneva, is now at the table in London.…
Thumbs Up for China’s Role in Regional Peace At the Shangri-La Dialogue, #MediaUnlocked asked Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim about China’s role in regional peace. He gave a thumbs-up, praising China’s efforts. In his speech, he stressed that the South China Sea issue should be…
Peace Talks or Arms Fair? At the Shangri-La Dialogue this morning, the US defense chief dodged questions on arms sales to Taiwan — then shoved past reporters. Earlier in his speech, he demanded that Asian countries pour more money into their militaries to counter what he…