Spotlight on China
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China secretly executed four Canadian prisoners, ignoring clemency pleas, a former detainee reveals. This highlights Beijing's harsh justice system, its use of foreign prisoners for leverage, & calls into question efforts to thaw diplomatic ties. thewalrus.ca/canadians-kill… China…
The Chinese regime is also behind Pakistan's nuclear program.
Recently a researcher of Chinese Academy of Science published a paper about a nuclear experiment. Then an Iranian nuclear engineer named Mohammad Khanmiri contacted him asking details of the experiment. After providing Khanmiri with everything he needed，the Chinese guy proudly…
A House committee subpoenaed JPMorgan Chase & BofA over their underwriting of CATL's IPO. The battery firm is identified by DoD as military-linked, prompting an investigation into U.S. banks supporting Chinese defense entities. wsj.com/finance/bankin… Lawmakers Subpoena JPMorgan…
The CCP isn’t just a global drug dealer, it’s also a thief, an abuser, a bully, a scammer, and a thug.
👊 “I consider China to be basically a drug dealer. And the world is addicted to Chinese goods. We MUST decouple from China.” Hear more from @RepCarlos during today’s hearing:
Major U.S. toymakers Mattel & Hasbro are accelerating efforts to diversify supply chains away from China. Due to tariffs, Mattel aims for <10% of U.S. imports from China by 2027, signaling a significant industry shift. ft.com/content/028069… Big US Toymakers Seek to Diversify…
Charges were dropped against a Chinese scientist in Vancouver, tied to Beijing's "Talents" program & synthetic drug pipeline. She was accused of importing over 100kg of ecstasy precursor. thebureau.news/p/exclusive-ch… Charges Dropped Against Chinese Scientist in Vancouver Tied to Xi’s…
Washington must decouple from the Chinese Communist Party.
🚨 “For too long, we treated China’s rise as an economic opportunity detached from the party’s geopolitical ambitions. But today it’s clear: as trade between the CCP and the free world has grown, so has its appetite for economic leverage and control.” Chairman @RepMoolenaar ⬇️
Chinese-made engines, disguised as "cooling units," are covertly powering Russian drones used in Ukraine, despite Western sanctions. Shipments enable Russia's IEMZ Kupol to boost Garpiya-A1 attack drone production. reuters.com/business/aeros… Chinese Engines, Shipped as 'Cooling…
McKinsey has barred its China practice from undertaking generative AI consultancy work due to geopolitical tensions & U.S. scrutiny. This excludes the firm from a lucrative market as foreign consultancies retrench in China. ft.com/content/9907da… McKinsey Bars China Practice…
Bipartisan House lawmakers urged Defense Secretary Hegseth to back AUKUS, citing China's "ongoing aggression" in the Indo-Pacific. They state the security pact is vital for enhancing collective defense against Beijing's expanding military. theepochtimes.com/china/house-la… House Lawmakers…
Taiwan accuses China of "clearly" trying to interfere in its democracy ahead of a recall vote. Taipei reaffirms that the decision rests solely with the Taiwanese people, not Beijing. reuters.com/world/china/ch… China 'Clearly' Trying to Interfere in Taiwan's Democracy, Taipei Says…
Mitsubishi Motors is terminating its 27-year engine manufacturing joint venture in China (SAME), citing the rapid transformation of the nation's automotive industry. This marks a strategic reassessment for the Japanese carmaker. mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsroom/ne…
Amazon is shutting down its Shanghai AI research lab, joining IBM & Microsoft in a strategic retreat from China. This move reflects growing geopolitical tensions & intensified U.S. scrutiny of AI work, impacting foreign research efforts. ft.com/content/a7cdb3… Amazon Shuts Down…
China's Qianfan satellite network, a Starlink rival, faces significant delays due to a severe rocket shortage. Only 90 of 648 targeted satellites for 2025 have launched, jeopardizing ambitious global broadband plans. scmp.com/news/china/sci…
China's upcoming WWII victory parade is a "monumental distortion of history." The CCP falsely claims credit for fighting Japan, while ignoring Nationalist (later fled to Taiwan) sacrifices & its own wartime inaction. washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/… China’s World War II Victory Parade: A…
The WTO has partially reversed a prior decision in an EU-China IP dispute, ruling that China's "anti-suit injunctions" violate TRIPS rules. China now has 90 days to comply with the finding on patent enforcement. reuters.com/sustainability…
China's Cosco is demanding veto rights in a $20B global ports deal, including Panama Canal assets, to secure Beijing's blessing. This intensifies the US-China rivalry over strategic infrastructure. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… China’s Cosco Eyes Veto Rights In Deal For Tycoon Li’s…
U.S. startup xLight raised $40M to develop a new EUV laser for chipmaking, aiming to reclaim U.S. leadership in a field where China invests aggressively. This tech is crucial for smaller, faster chips & enhancing fab output. reuters.com/world/china/us… US Startup XLight Raises $40…
China-linked "pig-butchering" scam centers, reportedly enjoying implicit backing from elements within Beijing, are increasingly targeting U.S. victims. A new report warns these fraud gangs are escalating, having cheated Americans out of billions in 2024. newsweek.com/china-online-s……
Testing chaos: A Chinese humanoid robot attacked engineers during testing.