Category: International Relations

China Will Wage Full-Scale ‘Unrestricted’ War Against US as Long as CCP in Power: Security Expert

As long as China is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), it will wage full-scale constant war against the United States, according to a cyber security expert. “As long as the CCP is in power, we will have this forever war on a continuum. It’s not a win or lose, it’s gonna be a…


Speaker of Czech Parliament’s Lower House to Visit Taiwan

PRAGUE—The speaker of the Czech Parliament’s lower house is set to visit Taiwan to boost mutual ties. Marketa Pekarova Adamova said Monday she will be heading a large delegation on the March 25–30 trip that focuses on business, trade, research, education, culture, and other relations. She will be accompanied by around 150 people, including representatives…


Xi-Putin Meeting Cementing China-Russia ‘Axis of Evil’: Rep. Mike Waltz

Congressman Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) says Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s latest meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is a sign the two leaders are bringing their countries together into an axis of authoritarian nations. Putin greeted Xi at a meeting in Moscow on Monday. Xi’s Russia visit, which is set to run through to Thursday,…


Japan Plans $75 Billion Investment Across Indo-Pacific to Counter China

TOKYO/NEW DELHI—Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday announced a new plan to promote an open and free Indo-Pacific, promising billions of dollars in investment to help economies across the region in everything from industry to disaster prevention. The plan he announced in New Delhi is seen as Tokyo’s bid to forge stronger ties with…


US Investigated Threat Posed by Chinese Regime Infiltration of Canada: Intelligence Professional

The infiltration of Canada by the Chinese Communist Party was so serious that the U.S. government launched an investigation into the matter, says an intelligence professional and author of a new book on the topic. And that was 25 years ago, with the situation reportedly getting progressively worse over time. Scott McGregor’s new book on…


China’s Xi Providing ‘Diplomatic Cover’ for Russia With Moscow Meeting: Blinken

WASHINGTON—By visiting Moscow to boost ties with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is demonstrating to the world his disregard for the “atrocities committed in Ukraine” and providing the isolated Russian leader with “diplomatic cover,” according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken made the remarks at a press conference on March 20 as…


Chinese Research Centres Recruiting British-Trained Tech Talent

Three state-funded Chinese institutes have posted job adverts this year targeting Chinese scientists in Britain in a bid to recruit high tech talent. The institutes, which advertised on the Chinese Embassy website, are looking for candidates for the National Natural Science Foundation’s (NSFC’s) Science Fund Programme for Distinguished Young Scholars (Overseas)—a recruitment and funding scheme similar…


Chinese Leader Xi Arrives in Moscow Amid Scrutiny Over Russia-China Alliance

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking their first meeting in Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine last year. The trip to Russia also marks Xi’s first official overseas trip since he secured an unprecedented third term as the head of the state. The two leaders are scheduled…


Japan Minister Discusses Security, China Pact in Visit to Solomon Islands

Japan’s foreign minister met with the Solomon Islands leader on Sunday and brought up about a controversial security pact that Beijing and the Pacific Island nation entered into last year, according to Japan’s government. During his visit to Honiara, foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that Japan has been “closely…


No Pledge Made to Assist US If Conflict Over Taiwan Breaks Out, Says Australian Defence Minister

Australia did not make any commitment to the United States in the event of a Taiwan conflict in exchange for access to its Virginia-class nuclear submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. “Absolutely not. And I couldn’t be more unequivocal than that,” Marles told ABC Insiders. Leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States…