Commentary My goodness. There seem to be more balloons over North America than at a birthday party, although they keep popping as if made in China. But citizens of self-governing democracies might be given some idea what’s going on. Unfortunately Justin Trudeau said, “we will continue to keep people informed.” And as I’ve noted, “continue”…
John Robson: Lack of Details From Canada and US on Spy Balloon, UFOs Doesn’t Evoke Trust
US Rejects ‘Made in Hong Kong’ Label Against WTO Ruling
The United States has rejected the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling against labeling products from Hong Kong as coming from China. Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) enacted the Hong Kong National Security Law at the end of June 2020, the United States decided that all Hong Kong goods exported to its territories should no…
Carmakers Considering Cutting Ties With China Due to Persistent Supply-Chain Issues, Political Tensions
After setting up shop in China to take advantage of its cheap, massive labor force, multiple carmakers are now planning to cut off ties with the Asian nation after concerns about supply chains arising from geopolitical tensions and COVID-19 disruptions. The decision by the automakers is driven by two factors. The first is worries about…
Massachusetts’ New Chinese-Made Subway Cars Fail Again
Massachusetts’ new Orange Line cars made by one of China’s largest train makers have again been removed from service, this time because of a brake issue. According to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), a new Orange Line train experienced a mechanical problem in one of the train’s “multiple braking units” on May 19. The incident…
Capitol Report (Jan. 14): Congress Hands Out Masks Made in China
The U.S. Marine Corp. becomes the first branch of the military to grant a religious exemption to the vaccine mandates. The Supreme Court has ruled, and President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses is no longer in effect. How will this impact Americans moving forward? The U.S. Defense Department is sending additional military medical…
US–China 2022 Relations: What Could Change
“Made in China.” Those three words appear on everything from computers, to toys, to massive industrial parts. But behind those three words is a history of forced labor, human rights abuses, and stolen trade secrets. As Democratic countries rally behind the call for freedom and holding the Chinese communist regime accountable for its human rights…
Michigan Township to Boycott Chinese Products
WORTH, Mich.—Since unanimously passing a resolution a few weeks ago to immediately stop purchasing products made in China, township officials are taking steps to put some teeth in the new policy. “We have designated a member of the board of trustees to diligently search the market for American-made alternatives to Chinese products. Chinese goods are…
The ‘Made in China’ Quality Crisis
Commentary Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Beijing has used the crisis as a business opportunity to export Chinese-made personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies. However, a large number of Chinese-made COVID-19 testing kits and masks are of inferior quality. And this has once again tarnished China’s international image. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has denied…
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