The White House is confirming that a spy balloon program linked to China’s military targeted the United States and its allies for espionage. Speaking at a Feb. 13 press conference, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby acknowledged the program, which the United States disclosed for the first time last week. “China has…
Chinese Spy Balloon Program Connected to Military, Targeted US and Allies: White House
UK to Review Airspace Security After Chinese Spy Balloons Found Over Americas
The UK is launching a security review in light of the Chinese spy balloons found over the Americas, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Sunday. It comes after the United States sanctioned six Chinese entities involved in aiding Beijing’s surveillance balloon programs. “The UK and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our…
Kirby Blasts New CCP Claim: ‘We Are Not Flying Balloons Over China’
Communist China’s new claim that the United States sent 10 balloons into its territory throughout last year is being dismissed by U.S. officials as false. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin asserted during a Feb. 13 press conference that U.S. balloons illegally entered Chinese airspace 10 times throughout 2022. The claim was immediately dismissed by National…
White House Responds to New CCP Claim: ‘We Are Not Flying Balloons Over China’
Communist China’s new claim that the United States sent 10 balloons into its territory throughout last year is being dismissed by U.S. officials as false. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin asserted during a Feb. 13 press conference that U.S. balloons illegally entered Chinese airspace 10 times throughout 2022. The claim was immediately dismissed by National…
US Holds Drills in South China Sea Amid Tensions With China
BEIJING—The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are holding joint exercises in the South China Sea at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing over the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon. The 7th Fleet based in Japan said Sunday that the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier strike group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit have…
What Are We Doing to Counter CCP Spying?
Commentary The determination of the Chinese Communist regime to spy and collect information as part of its relentless efforts to expand its influence throughout the world was in stark relief this past week. The revelation that hundreds of security cameras in Australian government buildings were potentially collecting information for China followed the saga of the…
China Raises Military Reserve Age Limits Amid Increased Tension Over Taiwan Strait
The Chinese communist regime’s military new Reserve Personnel Law will be implemented on March 1. It will raise the age limit for reserve service, covering male Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 60. Analysts say that the changes reflect the regime’s intention to invade Taiwan. The new law set the maximum service age for reserve…
US, Allies, Working on New Basing Opportunities in Indo-Pacific: DOD Official
The United States is working closely with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region to develop new basing opportunities and increase interoperability across their forces, according to a Department of Defense official. The nation is working to scale its defensive and logistical infrastructure to contend with a rapidly shifting threat environment, according to Assistant…
Rubio, King Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban TikTok From US
Bipartisan legislation to ban social media giant Tiktok from the United States is gaining momentum in Congress following the incursion of a Chinese spy balloon into U.S. airspace. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who originally introduced the legislation in December, said that it was vital the United States work quickly to prevent the Chinese Communist Party…
Beijing Spreads Social Media Disinformation About Australian Politics: Think Tank
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using social media to spread disinformation about Australian politics in a bid to undermine trust in Australia’s democratic institutions, researchers said. Beijing has coordinated dozens of Twitter accounts in recent months to amplify allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in Parliament House using the propaganda network Spamouflage, according to…
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