Tag: technology

China’s Data Play

News Analysis Beijing is quietly overhauling how Chinese firms handle data and these changes are likely to have global implications. The management of how firms handle data has historically drawn little interest. But with the advent of internet connected devices that can track or measure virtually every movement, governments have taken an increasing interest in…


Surprise Electromagnetic Attack From China Part of Beijing’s ‘New Blitzkrieg’ Strategy: Experts

The United States is vulnerable to attack from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), according to experts. Such an attack could devastate the nation’s power grid and wipe out vast swaths of the population. “The risk of an EMP attack on U.S. infrastructure is very high, particularly in this international environment,” said Sam Kessler, a geopolitical adviser…


US and China Race to Control the Future Through Artificial Intelligence

As every aspect of modern life becomes more and more digitized, not just the economies of nations, but their sovereign influence will rely more and more on their command of technology, and especially the emerging technology of artificial intelligence (AI). In the 21st-century information technology revolution, whoever reaches a breakthrough in developing AI will come…


AI Operations Could Lead to ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences for China and US: Expert

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies poses a challenge to international security and could be used by third-party actors to push nuclear rivals into catastrophic conflict, according to one expert. “AI-powered technology is rapidly becoming another capability in the toolkit of third-party actors to wage campaigns of disinformation and deception, which both sides…


China to Impose Punitive Fees on Cryptocurrency Mining Amid Power Shortage

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Nov. 16 announced that it will impose “punitive electricity prices” on some cryptocurrency miners. In a press conference, Meng Wei, spokesperson for NDRC, stated that the measure will be imposed on companies that mine crypto and only pay residential electricity prices. In addition, industrial-scale mines and state-owned…


Future of the Internet Should Not Be in Beijing’s Hands, Think Tank Warns

Governments worldwide are being warned to “err on the side of caution” when engaging with Beijing or international bodies heavily influenced by the communist regime in relation to shaping the future of the internet. In a new report, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) says the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is hoping to export its…


Chinese Hypersonic Weapon Launched Second Missile: Report

A hypersonic weapons system tested by the Chinese regime in July allegedly launched a second missile while flying at five times the speed of sound, according to a new report by the Financial Times. It is currently unclear whether the second missile was an air-to-air weapon or a countermeasure intended to prevent the weapon from…


China Exerts Influence in US Through TikTok and WeChat, Expert Says

The communist regime in China is using two popular Chinese apps—WeChat and TikTok—to exert influence over Americans and the Chinese diaspora, a China expert told U.S. lawmakers on Nov. 17. “It’s essential to remember that all Chinese tech companies are subject to the control of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP],” said Wang Yaqiu, a senior…


Used Car Battery Problems Take Shine Off China’s ‘Green’ New Energy Vehicles

In the last decade, China has rapidly expanded its “green” new energy vehicle (NEV) industry but recycling and disposing of hundreds of thousands of tons of used car batteries has become a pressing issue due to environmental concerns. Growth in China’s NEV industry took off in 2014 when nearly 78,500 NEVs were produced and some…


Chinese Regime in ‘Sprint’ to Nuclear Superiority: Experts

China’s communist regime is in a “sprint” to nuclear parity with the United States, according to defense and security experts. Such a buildup, they warn, could diminish the United States’ capacity to resist coercion and increase the risk of war. “China’s unprecedented expansion of nuclear forces should be of significant concern to the U.S.,” said…