The world is watching closely, now that Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched down in Moscow for a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Ukraine is on the table, as well as whether Xi Jinping can broker a ceasefire before the west. But on the backdrop of China’s reported weapons sales to Russia, questions arise. Will the…
SVB Collapse: Would the US Help Chinese Drugmakers?
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is rippling into China. Thousands of Chinese companies are listed among the bank’s clients—with over $240 million in assets on the line—and 57 are on a special list belonging to the Chinese Communist Party. Those same companies fall under the “foreign depositors” category that the United States is set to protect….
Fact-Check on the Biden Family’s Money Trail
About $3 million moved from China to the United States, and over $1 million ended up in Biden family accounts. Hunter Biden’s business deals are coming under renewed scrutiny. A new memo names three Biden family members, with a fourth bank account named “Biden” receiving Chinese funds as well. The House Oversight Committee is investigating…
China’s Green Lasers Map More Than Pollution: Experts
Experts are asking whether China is measuring pollution or preparing for war, following its use of green laser beams over Hawaii. While the satellite is for monitoring pollution, questions arise: why measure pollution so far away? And what other kind of information can they get? Experts point to American military bases in Hawaii, as well…
Australia to Buy US Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Nuclear-powered submarines are the focus of the latest deal between the United States and Australia. Australia is set to get up to five from America, and sooner than expected. But China isn’t happy, with its officials slamming the news as a “cold war mentality.” President Joe Biden, meanwhile, says the deal will boost stability in…
Over $240 Million Assets Belonging to Chinese Drugmakers Exposed After Silicon Valley Bank Failure
All eyes are on America’s banking system after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the biggest bank failure in the United States since 2008 with over $200 billion in assets on the line. But the companies hit aren’t just in America. Several Chinese startups are also embroiled in the fall. One sector alone has…
Xi Jinping Secures 3rd Term as Chinese Leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has secured his third term, making him the first to hold the position for this long since Mao Zedong. He faced zero competition, with zero votes against him. Plus, he stacked his cabinet full of his loyalists. With growing scrutiny on him, Xi Jinping is now lashing out at the United…
Hearing: AI Could Spur Bioweapon Development
The battle for the future is now. While microchips are king of our current lifestyles, acting as the brains of our electronics, what’s the tech of the future? Many are pointing to AI. As artificial intelligence seeps into different aspects of our lives, the questions now are: Will AI make the human brain obsolete? What…
White House Backs Bill to Allow Total TikTok Ban
TikTok is feeling the heat. Over half of U.S. states have already banned the app on government devices. But what about a total ban? Washington seems to be moving in that direction, with the White House saying it’s backing a Senate bill that aims to do just that—and it’s not confined to TikTok. It would…
Pentagon Worried About Chinese Spy Cranes
Chinese-made cranes in American ports are coming under scrutiny over fears they could be used for spying. But what information could Beijing get from them? And how does data on what Americans are moving in and out of ports relate to national security? Besides that, what if China shuts down the cranes remotely? Would we…
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