Daniel Suidani, the former premier of the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, became a hero among China watchers after he challenged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operations in the region, refused a bribe, and barred CCP-linked companies from operating in his province. The punishment came swiftly. He was ousted from his position, and when he fell…
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May 19, 2023
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Chinese Regime Fines Talk Show Firm $2 Million for Mocking Chinese Military
May 19, 2023
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China’s communist regime fined a mainland Chinese talk show company around $2 million and suspended its performances indefinitely this week after a comedian was reported by audience members for mocking China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the regime’s military slogan. Observers pointed out that it’s becoming harder for talk show hosts and comedians to survive…
China Sees International Ruling on Maritime Disputes as ‘Scrap Paper’: Former Marine Colonel
May 19, 2023
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China sees international ruling on maritime disputes as “scrap paper,” according to Grant Newsham, a retired Marine colonel and senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies. He referenced a complaint launched by the Philippines against China in 2013 at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, seeking a judgment on…
US, Taiwan Reach Deal on 1st Part of ’21st Century’ Trade Pact
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and Taiwan reached agreement on the first part of their “21st Century” trade initiative, covering customs and border procedures, regulatory practices, and small business, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Thursday. After the initial agreement of the U.S.–Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade is signed, negotiations will commence on other, more complicated…
Japan, France Agree to ‘Coordinate Closely’ on China Issues
May 19, 2023
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The leaders of Japan and France agreed on Friday to strengthen their bilateral economic and security cooperation and pledged to “coordinate closely” on issues related to China. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks ahead of a G-7 leaders summit in Hiroshima, Japan, during which they exchanged views on the…
South Korea Agrees to Provide Ukraine With $130 Million Financial Aid
South Korea has agreed to provide Ukraine with $130 million in financial aid after the Ukrainian first lady requested humanitarian assistance from the government amid the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho and his Ukrainian counterpart, Yulia Svyrydenko, signed a preliminary agreement on the package during a meeting in Seoul on May…
Blinken Replacing Biden on Papua New Guinea Visit Amid Push to Counter Beijing
May 19, 2023
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea (PNG) in lieu of President Joe Biden, whose trip was canceled due to the United States debt limit talks, next week amid efforts to counter China’s rising influence in the Pacific. Biden contacted PNG leader James Marape on May 18 to inform him that…
G7 Summit Gets Underway in Hiroshima With Fresh Sanctions on Russia
HIROSHIMA, Japan—The war in Ukraine takes center stage at this year’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit, with leaders planning to introduce new sanctions “to continue tightening the screws on Russia” as they begin their three-day meeting in Hiroshima. The G7 leaders are expected to issue a strong declaration of “unity, strength, and commitment” in reaction…
Top Toyota Scientist Throws Cold Water on Electric Vehicle Push
May 18, 2023
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A top Toyota scientist warned against the sudden push toward electric vehicles for now, ahead of a Group of Seven summit in Japan. Last month, environment and energy ministers at the G7 conference in Hokkaido, Japan, pledged to reduce vehicle emissions by 2035, without announcing any deadlines or short-term goals in the meantime, reported Bloomberg….
US Should Strengthen Relationships With Allies to Counter China: Expert
May 18, 2023
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The United States should further strengthen relationships with its allies and partners to effectively counter China, according to Roy Kamphausen, president of the National Bureau of Asian Research. “We’ve strengthened our relationships with allies and partners, which is really an essential feature. The [Chinese Communist Party] CCP, is threatened by the strengthened US alliances,” Kamphausen…
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