Tag: China

Over Half of Canadians Say Johnston Should Have Called for Public Inquiry: Poll

Slightly more than half of Canadians believe that Special Rapporteur David Johnston should have called for a public inquiry into foreign election interference, according to a new Angus Reid poll on May 26. The national public opinion survey found that 52 percent of respondents said an inquiry should have been called, while 32 percent thought…


Changing Definitions in China’s Counter-Espionage Law Increases Risk for Western Consultants

China’s new counter-espionage law broadens the definition of espionage, increasing the risks for foreign consultants, which some experts said may increase the risks for investing in the country. On March 27, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told foreign attendees of the China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 in Beijing that China would unswervingly open up to the…


G-7 Statement on China Just ‘Lip Service’: Former US Official

The G-7 statement on China is just “lip service,” according to Steve Yates, former deputy national security adviser at the White House. The G-7 countries—the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Germany, France, and Italy—announced on May 20 their plan to address the “disturbing rise in incidents of economic coercion.” “We will work together…


Chinese Malware Hits Guam, Aiming for Taiwan?

Critical U.S. infrastructure has been infiltrated, all fingers pointing to state-sponsored Chinese hackers. Microsoft warns the attack singled out the U.S. island territory of Guam, raising national security concerns. But was Taiwan the intended target? Guam is the centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a Taiwan invasion. And it goes further: The United States…


China Refusing Talks With US Military at Every Level: Pentagon Official

China’s communist regime is refusing communications with the U.S. military at every level, according to Pentagon officials. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, has refused numerous requests for meetings with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, several regional commanders, and civilian DoD employees, according to Assistant Secretary of Defense…


China to Undermine US-Marshall Islands Alliance if US Fumbles Military Deal Renewal: Indo-Pacific Expert

As the Marshall Islands is yet to renew its military contract with the United States, China’s communist regime is striving to undermine the bilateral relationship—and could succeed if the U.S. fails to properly handle its alliance with the Pacific country, according to Indo-Pacific expert Cleo Paskal. Paskal, who is also an associate fellow of the…


PREMIERING NOW: Conservatives Were Right All Along, According to Danielle D’Souza Gill and Sara Carter

In this episode of Counterculture, Danielle warns us about the United States’ diminishing role on the world stage. As other countries pull out from using the dollar, the United States faces a worrisome future as China gains influence. Danielle speaks with author and investigative journalist Sara Carter about this topic, and also interviews author and…


US Needs to Offer World Alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Experts Say

The U.S. government needs to offer the world an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) beyond a “don’t work with China” approach, experts say. It has been about a decade since Beijing announced the BRI, previously named the One Belt, One Road Initiative. This initiative builds and finances infrastructure, transportation, technology, and energy…


Taiwan Shunned From World Health Assembly Amid China’s ‘Political Pressure’

The World Health Assembly (WHA) has denied Taiwan’s request to join its annual meeting as an observer amid “political pressure” from China, a decision that Taiwan warns could pose a “serious threat” to global health. The WHA is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO annual meeting on global public health…


Paraguay Is Open to Trade With China Without Cutting Taiwan Ties: President

Paraguay’s outgoing President Mario Abdo Benitez said on May 24 that his nation is open to trade with any country, including China, but will not bow to Chinese pressure to cut off Taiwan. At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Benitez hinted that China had refused to do business with the South American nation due…