Is China gearing up for war? While tensions between the mainland and democratic Taiwan have been brewing for decades, Beijing is ramping up its war footing—from increases in defense spending to China’s military upping its combat readiness, to defense mobilization offices opening across the country. Taiwan meanwhile is on alert for a sudden attack by…
US Blacklists 37 Companies Including Units of China’s BGI, Inspur
Chinese companies are feeling the heat. From the state to the federal level, officials are cracking down on Chinese firms. The Biden administration is blacklisting another 37 companies, including Chinese BGI and Inspur. Nebraska is joining in, listing telecom giants like Huawei and ZTE. And U.S. ally Australia also taking aim, prying China’s grip from…
China Leads US in Key Technology Research: Report
Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? A new intelligence report argues that America is falling behind as China has been making big moves in recent years—from attracting more talent to its universities to hosting the world’s top 10 research institutions in key technological fields, with some…
House Panel Lays Out China Threats in First Hearing
The biggest threats facing the United States are coming from communist China. “It’s not a polite tennis match. This is an existential struggle over what life will look like in the 21st century, and the most fundamental freedoms are at stake,” says Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). “It’s become more clear to me than ever that…
COVID-19 Likely Came From Lab Leak: Energy Department
Did COVID-19 leak from the Wuhan virology lab? This question is back in the spotlight after the U.S. Energy Department concluded that the virus mostly likely came from a lab leak. The report comes from new intelligence. Plus, we have a recap of China’s infamous “bat woman” researcher from Wuhan and the lab’s ties to…
War Game Simulation: China Loses in War Over Taiwan
In a Japanese think tank’s latest simulation predicting who would win a cross-strait war, Taiwan emerges victorious, with Beijing failing to conquer the island. But both sides sustain heavy losses. As for the players, Beijing is on one side facing off with Taiwan, the United States, and Japan. The year is 2026, and the losses…
US to Expand Training of Taiwanese Forces
More U.S. troops are in Taiwan as the island continues to face an ever more aggressive communist neighbor. The United States is planning on increasing the number of troops from the current 30 up to about 200. Taiwan’s president is welcoming the move. China, meanwhile, is accusing the United States of undermining peace and stability…
$11 Billion Shifts Out of China Within 3 Months: Analysis
China is losing money to the tune of billions. For the first time in two years, more money left China than entered as imports grow and exports fall, and Chinese shipping containers dawdle around empty Chinese ports. What’s driving this trend? Is it all due to China’s draconian zero-COVID policy? Or are other factors at…
US General: China Is Biggest Space Threat
China is the biggest threat, not just on land but in space, according to U.S. Space Chief General Saltzman. And trailing not far behind is Russia. As for where America is in the space race, so far, the United States is still holding first place, but can the it keep that title? Saltzman warns the…
Putin Issues Nuclear Warning During Address
The West is bracing for a potential repeat of the Cold War, with the fear of it going hot, following new comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin. China’s foreign minister is voicing concern, while also telling the United States to stay out of China-Russia relations. Is the United States ready to tackle another nuclear threat,…
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