Apple’s source code and materials used in ballistic missiles—these secrets could soon fall into Beijing’s hands. The Justice Department announced criminal cases against individuals allegedly moving U.S. tech secrets to foreign adversaries like China. Those facing charges were found living in California and hiding out in China. Will the recent slew of criminal charges stem…
Liz Truss Calls for ‘Economic NATO’ to Counter China’s Influence During Taiwan Visit
May 17, 2023
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Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss called for a Cold War-style “economic NATO” to counter the Chinese regime’s economic dominance during a visit to Taipei on Wednesday. She also urged “all free nations” to back the self-governing republic’s freedom, drawing the ire of Beijing, which claims sovereignty over the island. Truss is the first former British prime minister…
78-Year-Old US Citizen Sentenced to Life by Chinese Court
One Hong Kong-based U.S. citizen, nearly 80 years old and facing a life sentence, has just been convicted by a Chinese court. He was found guilty of spying and stripped of his political rights after heading off a number of pro-China groups overseas and visits with Beijing officials. It all started back in spring 2021,…
Chinese Warships Circle Japan Amid Missile Defense System Deployment
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were spotted circling Japan for days in an apparent show of force amid Japan’s missile defense system deployment on an island near Taiwan. Japan’s defense ministry said on May 11 that a Chinese naval flotilla, led by the PLA’s Type 055 guided missile destroyer Lhasa, has been…
Buffett’s Dairy Queen Sees Taiwan Among Possible New Markets, While Mindful of Geopolitics
Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen is exploring options to expand in new markets, perhaps including Taiwan, the company’s CEO said, even as geopolitical concerns with China simmer. Owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, the fast-food chain counts China as its second-largest market, operating more than 1,250 stores there out of more than 7,000 worldwide….
The Falling of the Red General Liu Yazhou
Unconfirmed reports from China suggest that Liu Yazhou, a retired Chinese Air Force General, may face a sentence to death with a reprieve, which could be commuted to life in prison. Liu has been investigated on corruption charges since 2021, but some suggest that his arrest may have been motivated by his public disagreements with…
Basketball Player Dwight Howard Apologizes to China for Referring to Taiwan as a Country
May 12, 2023
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Basketball player Dwight Howard recently stepped into the middle of an international foreign policy controversy by referring to Taiwan as a “country,” drawing criticism from neighboring communist China. Howard starred in a commercial for Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, promoting Taiwan’s tourism industry. In the commercial, which was released Thursday, the basketball player said, “I’m…
US Arrests Man for Allegedly Spying for China
Police have arrested a man in Boston, charged with spying for China. The 64-year-old is a U.S. citizen. His indictment says he’s been sending information on Chinese dissidents to Beijing, despite them living on U.S. soil. Topics in this episode: U.S. Arrests Man for Allegedly Spying for China U.S. Watchdog Finds Fraud in Chinese Firm…
Taiwan Urges New Zealand to Invest More in Pacific to Counter China’s Influence
May 11, 2023
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Taiwan’s foreign minister has urged New Zealand to increase its investment in Pacific countries to reduce their dependence on China, warning of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) “ambition” in the region. “I hope New Zealand can make more investment in the Pacific countries,” Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview with New Zealand’s…
Blinken Asks WHO to Invite Taiwan to Observe World Health Assembly
May 9, 2023
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The United States is urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at its annual meeting in Geneva, stressing its importance to “the WHO’s commitment to an inclusive, ‘health for all’ approach to international health cooperation.” “Taiwan’s distinct capabilities and approaches—including its significant public health expertise, democratic governance, and…
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