President Joe Biden stated on June 22 that his referring to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “dictator” will have no real effect on the U.S.–China relationship. During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden said that he stood by his remarks on Xi. When asked by a reporter whether his…
Biden Stands by Referring to Xi As ‘Dictator,’ Sees No Change in Relations With Beijing
Biden Stands by His Comments on Xi Being ‘Dictator,’ Sees No Change in Relations With Beijing
President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that his comments about Chinese leader Xi Jinping being a “dictator” will have no real impact on the U.S.–China relationship. During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden said that he stood by his remarks on Xi. When asked by a reporter if his words…
Taiwan Invasion Would Wreck US Economy, Military Development: Report
June 22, 2023
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A Chinese communist invasion of Taiwan would wreck the United States’ economy and military development due to the nation’s reliance on the island for its advanced semiconductors, according to a new report. The report (pdf), published jointly by the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council and the Project 2049 Institute think tank, says that any disruption in access…
South Korea Removes China as ‘Strategic Partner’ in Its Latest National Security Strategy Report
Amid growing tensions between South Korea and China, Seoul removed the phrase “strategic partnership” describing the two countries’ relations from its latest national security document. Moreover, a recent opinion poll found that nearly 80 percent of South Koreans do not trust communist China. On June 7, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration released the latest version of…
MPs Question Finance Officials on Ottawa’s Activities With Asian Infrastructure Bank
June 22, 2023
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Officials from the Department of Finance declined to answer questions from MPs this week while appearing before a House of Commons committee studying the federal government’s recent suspension of activity with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). James Wu, director general of the finance department’s funds management division, and Kathleen Wrye, director of the department’s financial…
From Tech Hero to Alleged Spy: Former Samsung Exec Accused of Cloning Factory for China
June 22, 2023
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“Korean chip industry authority.” “Master of yield.” “Top expert in memory production engineering.” A South Korean tech industry veteran, once lauded with these titles for his innovation, hands-on approach, and round-the-clock dedication, is back in the news. This time, the government that honored him as a national tech hero is accusing him of industrial espionage…
Putin Deploys Nuclear Weapons in Belarus, Breaching Agreement With China
June 22, 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on June 16 that he had delivered the first batch of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, three months after announcing the plan. Political analysts say Putin’s move is a slap in the face to Chinese leader Xi Jinping and ruined the Chinese regime’s attempts to masquerade as a war mediator, as…
At Least 31 Killed in Gas Explosion at Barbecue Restaurant in Northwestern China
At least 31 people were killed in an explosion at a barbecue restaurant in China’s northwest region of Ningxia, state-run media reported. Seven were injured, including one in critical condition, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The cause is “a leak of liquefied petroleum gas,” CCTV said. The blast happened during peak dining time on June…
Hong Kong Drops to 7th Place in World Competitiveness Rankings 2023, Dropping From 1st Place in 2017
Local media reported that the International Institute for Management Development had released its latest “World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023,” in which Hong Kong is ranked seventh globally, down two places from fifth in 2022. Hong Kong’s global ranking has been trending downward year by year, having been ranked first in 2017 and second in 2018. Hong…
New Zealand Prime Minister Disagrees With Biden’s Assessment Xi is a Dictator
June 22, 2023
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New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has indicated that he believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping is not a “dictator.” Ahead of his first trip to China as prime minister, Hipkins was asked if he agreed with Biden’s comments referring to Xi as a dictator. “No,” Hipkins said in reply to the question, adding that the…
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