China is showing support for Russia, as it grapples with mutiny. The Wagner mercenary group revolted against Moscow’s military leadership over the weekend, but immediately pulled back its forces. Western countries are now suggesting the Kremlin is showing its weakness. But Chinese state-backed media say otherwise, saying that Western media frame a false image of…
Vienna Tops Global Livability Ranking, Hong Kong Ranks 61st
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its latest “Global Livability Ranking” for 2023, with Hong Kong ranking 61st out of 173 cities with a score of 88.1. This is a rise of 13 places from last year, but still lower than its ranking of 35th in 2018. Hong Kong’s main competitor Singapore has surged…
After Wagner Revolt, White House Urges Beijing to Stop Backing Putin’s War Machine
June 26, 2023
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The White House urged China on Monday to stop supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine after the brief Wagner mutiny threw Russia’s domestic political balance into uncertainty. According to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, the Biden administration is actively monitoring the situation but has not yet determined how the recent revolt of Wagner Group,…
An ‘Example’ to the West: NZ Diplomacy Praised by CCP Mouthpiece
June 26, 2023
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Ahead of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’s near week-long China visit, a mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) touted New Zealand as an “example” for other Western nations. Hipkins arrived in Beijing in the early hours on June 26, leading a 29-person trade delegation in the hopes of reigniting China-New Zealand trade opportunities, including in…
CCP Mouthpiece Labels New Zealand Diplomacy as ‘Example’ to Western Nations
June 26, 2023
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Ahead of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’s near week-long China visit, a mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) touted New Zealand as an “example” for other Western nations. Hipkins arrived in Beijing in the early hours on June 26, leading a 29-person trade delegation in the hopes of reigniting China-New Zealand trade opportunities, including in…
Lawmakers Demand Classified Briefing on Chinese Spy Base in Cuba
June 26, 2023
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Two top lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to hold a classified briefing on the secret Chinese spy facility in Cuba, flagging the national security implications of the “growing intelligence” the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is gathering not far from American shores. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and CIA Director William…
Trudeau, Nordic Allies Discuss China’s Growing Threat to Arctic During PM’s Iceland Visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has held discussions with Canada’s Nordic allies about Beijing’s growing threat to Arctic sovereignty through its interest in natural resources and exploration in the region. The prime minister told reporters on June 26 during his visit to Iceland that China’s recent activity in the Arctic came up as a…
US and Allies Ramp Up Efforts to Rival China on Subsea Cable Projects: Analysts
June 26, 2023
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As the U.S.–China rivalry extends from land and space to underwater, there are increasing signs that the United States and its allies are stepping up efforts to curb the expansion of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) subsea cable projects. Subsea cables, also known as submarine communications cables, are laid on the sea bed between land-based…
3 Factors Continue to Drive Foreign Investment out of China: Experts
June 26, 2023
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Foreign investments have continued to flee China as the country’s economy remains sluggish. Experts pointed out three major factors causing it. Since last December when Beijing abandoned the restrictive “Zero-COVID” policy, foreign investors were optimistic about the Chinese market. Foreign investment poured back into China in the first few months of this year, but this…
CCP Harvesting Open-Source Intelligence for Military Advantage: Report
June 26, 2023
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China’s communist regime is investing in new ways to exploit open-source intelligence (OSINT) to undermine the United States and gain military advantage, according to a new report. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, is contracting new research and analysis services to compile actionable intelligence from publicly available sources throughout…
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