Category: International Relations

Micronesian Leader Calls to Sever Ties With China, Citing Political Warfare and Direct Threats

The Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM’s) outgoing leader has proposed that his nation switch ties from Beijing to Taiwan as he accused Beijing of waging “political warfare” and making “direct threats” to his safety. FSM President David Panuelo, whose term is ending in two months, exposed the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…


15 ‘Serious’ Tips Received on Alleged Chinese Police Stations in Montreal, Says RCMP

The federal police force says it has so far received over a dozen promising leads on alleged Chinese police stations in the Montreal area since publicly identifying them last week. “We’re currently at 15 serious tips received in relation to the presumed Chinese police stations in Montreal and Brossard,” RCMP Sergeant Charles Poirier said in…


China Accused of Trying to Sink Nuclear Subs Deal

Concerns have been raised about Chinese propaganda spreading through Pacific island nations with little oversight in order to stir up unease around Australia’s security alliances. A new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Beijing is trying to stir up a negative perception of the trilateral AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States and the United…


‘Insider Threat’: New Zealand Public Servant Accused of Spying For CCP

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has declined to comment on reports that it had detained a Chinese-born New Zealand citizen who worked as a public servant on the alleged suspicion of spying for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “The NZSIS has a long-standing approach of not discussing what may or may not be…


China Secures Australian Lithium For Almost 70 Percent Below Market Value

An Australian mining company with links to China has been subject to a state government inquiry for selling lithium around 70 percent below the current market prices despite being under administration. Alita Resources, which operates the Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia via its subsidiary Lithco, is expected to export 150,000 tonnes of lithium…


UK Calls Out China As AUKUS Announcement Looms

The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Australia has called the Chinese regime a “challenge” to the UK’s values and interests. This comes just prior to the joint announcement by the UK, Australia and the United States. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, UK’s High Commissioner to Australia, Vicki Treadell, noted that Beijing was…


City Councillor Oversees Montreal Area Organizations Alleged to Double as Chinese Police Stations

A Montreal area city councillor oversees two organizations suspected by the RCMP of hosting Chinese police stations, with the mayor now requesting she steps aside during the probe. Brossard Mayor Doreen Assaad said she asked councillor Xixi Li to recuse herself from her role during the RCMP investigation, reported the Journal de Montréal on March…


Names of Candidates Supported by Beijing an ‘Open Secret,’ Committee Told

The Chinese regime’s interference in Canadian elections revealed in recent media leaks is only the “tip of the iceberg,” and anti-Beijing activists say they have a good idea who its favoured candidates are, a Commons committee heard on March 10. “If we want to say who are the 11 potential nominees that CSIS had kind…


WH Denies US Stepping Back From Middle East After Iran, Saudi Arabia Restore Ties With China’s Help

The White House is pushing back against the idea that the United States is stepping away from the Middle East following the announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish relations, in a deal brokered by the Chinese regime. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communication John Kirby told reporters on March 10…


Minister Joly Says 1 Chinese Diplomat Denied Visa Under Her Watch

The Canadian government denied a diplomatic visa to a member of the Chinese regime, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly told a committee on March 9. “When China wanted to send a political operative last fall, we decided to deny a visa, which obviously is the right thing to do,” she said while testifying before…