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North Carolina lawmakers vote to ban China, hostile countries from buying U.S. farmland
The North Carolina House lawmakers unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday, April 26, banning state-owned companies and hostile foreign countries, including China, from buying farmland or
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Protest at Manhattan building allegedly it’s a disguised Chinese police station
At a building in Chinatown on February 25, demonstrators stood outside yelling for the demolition of an alleged Chinese police outpost hidden inside it.
Protestor Ziyun Huang told the New York Post,
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U.S. House overwhelmingly passes measure banning Chinese from buying American farmland
A bipartisan House majority overwhelmingly passed a measure on March 30 to protect U.S. rural land critical for renewable energy away from Chinese investors.
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US proposes banning land sales near 8 military bases amid rising China's land purchases
A new proposed rule now bans foreign nationals and companies from buying U.S. property within 100 miles of eight military bases.
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More states legislators working on bills to tackle China’s growing presence on US soil
In recent years, China's purchase of U.S. farmland has raised significant concerns in many states. In light of the potential risk, several states legislator have been endorsing bills that ban
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91% of Chinese people’s deposits disappear: Exports fall sharply
Plunging exports, rising unemployment, and the disappearance of people’s deposits show that China’s economy cannot escape difficulties after the pandemic.
According to Apollo News, exports are plunging, causing
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Officials are seizing farmland and destroying crops following a pilot scheme to “stabilize the grain supply,” as part of a government bid to ensure food security. According to Radio Free Asia, critics say the new rules aim to increase state power over grain supply and let rural
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China says Canada smears it as 2 Chinese secret police stations being investigated
On Friday, March 10, China accused Canada of smearing its reputation. The response came after Canada reported they were investigating two Chinese police stations in Quebec.
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U.S. House passes historic bill to punish CCP's forced organ harvesting
In a historic move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on March 27 to punish the Chinese regime for its brutal practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience.
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China: When the world’s worst polluter leads global rush for coal
China is leading in coal-burning capacity in the world in 2022 despite global promises to phase out the fuel.
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Ex-Harvard Professor Sentenced for Lying About China Ties
Former Harvard University chemist and department head Charles Lieber was sentenced to two years of supervised release for lying to US authorities about his role in the Thousand Talents Programme, one of several Chinese
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Pentagon raises concern about new China’s spying tools on US soil
“A Trojan horse” or a “new Huawei” is what Pentagon officials used to describe Chinese-made cranes operating at American ports. Officials are now concerned whether these cranes could be Beijing’s spying tool.
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China prevents U.S. webcast of UN rights meeting on North Korea
China has obstructed an attempt to stream online from the United Nations Security Council in New York a UN discussion on human rights abuses in North Korea.
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Military-aged Chinese men enter the US in batches, raising concerns about CCP infiltration
On April 19, a Fox News reporter captured exclusive images of hundreds of military-aged Chinese men charged in Brownsville, Texas, and turned over to an NGO in Darien Gap, Central America.
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Overseas Chinese ‘police stations’ under investigation by Canadian police
Canadian Police are investigating two Montreal centers accused of being used as Chinese state-backed police stations, reported Reuters on March 9.
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Chinese couple heavily criticized for receiving subsidies in the US, despite $16,000 monthly income
A few days ago, a video circulated on the Chinese internet, showing a Chinese couple living in the U.S. boasting that they received free food that was distributed to the poor.
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After the "White paper movement" broke out at the end of last year, with the majority of participants protesting the CCP's Zero-Covid policy being young people, at the beginning of this year, there was a "white hair movement" of the elderly, opposing CCP's "health care reform."
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Seagate ordered to pay $300 million penalty for selling hard drives to China's Huawei
Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, the world's biggest producer of computer hard drives, has agreed to pay a $300 million civil penalty in a settlement with U.S. authorities.
The company's move
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China plans to overpower Elon Musk’s Starlink with its own army of satellites
Researchers expect a massive fleet of Chinese satellites to enter lower-Earth orbit as Beijing looks to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink.
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Unafraid of Beijing, many countries’ embassies in China commemorated June 4th Movement on Weibo
June 4 this year marks the 34th anniversary of the “1989 Tiananmen Massacre,” in which thousands of unarmed students and protesters died at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party
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Economic crisis, why does China's regime still sharply increase military spending?
China's regime on March 5 announced that this year they would set aside 1.56 trillion yuan (nearly $225 billion) for the military budget, up 7.2% from last year.
The Chinese Communist regime's
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China is developing systems to attack satellites
According to secret Pentagon documents, China would set up cyber systems to disable U.S. satellites in war scenarios.
This information leak comes from files released by a member of the Air National Guard, which caused a national
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Apple suppliers exiting China faster than thought: AirPod producer
AirPods maker GoerTek said Apple’s suppliers are moving their production away from the Chinese market faster than expected.
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12 Chinese provinces may go bankrupt! Police officer salary cuts in first-class cities
China has entered the "comprehensive salary cuts" era, and the finances of the country's local authorities are in major crisis, in which 12 provinces and cities are "at high risk of
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China’s drought may cause a global disaster
China is on the verge of a water disaster. The country consumes 10 billion barrels of water daily, and decades of economic growth and population explosion have pushed groundwater in northern China to an alarmingly low state. China’s
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Malaysia detains Chinese ship for looting British WWII shipwrecks
Malaysia’s coast guard announced that it had detained a Chinese vessel for allegedly looting British World War II shipwrecks in the South China Sea.
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Heavy rain in Beijing, the modern Tofu bridge collapsed while the one built in 1189 remains intact
During the past few days, the Doksuri typhoon and heavy rain in Beijing caused a devastating disaster for the residents. Many houses were destroyed, and cars were swept away.
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China developing cyber armament to overtake satellites: Discord leak
A classified U.S. intelligence leak has revealed that China intends to use space weapons to nullify Western communications during wartime.
As the Financial Times reported on April 19, a CIA file revealed that
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Hong Kongers manage to commemorate Tiananmen Massacre victims in the face of strong pressure
Under the specter of CCP's national security law and heavy pressure after the recent crackdowns by the government, Hong Kong could no longer keep the intense atmosphere as the
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BlackRock, MSCI under congressional investigation for facilitating investments in Chinese firms
The House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is investigating asset management firm BlackRock and index provider MSCI, alleging that these firms
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China imposes export controls on drones amid rising tensions with the US
China has unveiled export controls on certain drones and drone-related equipment, citing the need to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tensions with the U.S. over technology
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China jails internet freedom blogger for 7 years
Blogger Ruan Xiaohuan, named a critic of China because of his blog “ProgramThink,” was arrested in May 2021.
VOA reports that a closed court in Shanghai convicted him of inciting subversion and sentenced Ruan to seven years in
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Critical timeline of the Tiananmen Square protest and massacre
This year, June 4, 2023, marks the 34th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Tiananmen Square massacre of pro-democracy students.
The massacre highlights the brutal crimes committed by the CCP against
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Rumors spread China's nuclear sub crashed in Taiwan Strait; MND denies it
In recent days, netizens have been spreading rumors that the Chinese Type 093 nuclear-powered attack submarine had an accident in the Taiwan Strait and that all of the sub's crew were killed.
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Chinese firm imports copper from the Russian-annexed region of Ukraine
According to Russian customs records, a Chinese company purchased copper alloy ingots worth at least $7.4 million from a factory in a Ukrainian area that Russia has seized and which is subject to Western
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New ultra-infectious COVID subvariant ‘Arcturus’ spreading in China: Rare symptoms discovered
The new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, also known as ‘Arcturus,’ has appeared in China. This country has recently recorded 15 cases of XBB.1.16 and two instances of XBB.1.16.1. In India,
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A Chinese warship crossed in front of American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon in the Taiwan Strait’s international waters on June 3, coming dangerously close at only 150 yards.
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Many China’s field hospitals abandoned, wasting tens of billions in investments
It has been several months since China scrapped its Zero-COVID policy, however gigantic quarantine facilities designed to house hundreds of thousands of Chinese remain standing, and it raises
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Chinese scholar: China’s urban youth jobless rate is nearly 50%
A scholar said that China’s urban youth jobless rate was nearly 50% in March, significantly higher than the official data from Beijing.
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China is the world’s largest jailer of reporters, report
Press group Reporters Without Borders has determined that China led the world in jailing journalists in 2022.
In a May 3 report, the group said the Asian superpower earned the title as it is currently keeping more than
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Chinese bank chaos: Deposit of over $870,000 disappears after lunch
As reported by Vision Times, in the past few years, China’s banking industry has often been in turmoil. For example, it was recently reported that someone opened a bank account with an $870,000 deposit (6
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US, Japan, and South Korea condemn China's 'dangerous and aggressive actions'
In a significant diplomatic move, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea have jointly issued a statement condemning China's "dangerous and aggressive actions" in the South China Sea.
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Vietnam demands Chinese ships leave area near Russian-run gas fields, but China refuses
A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels again entered Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near jointly operated gas blocks between Moscow and Hanoi in the South China Sea, a day
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Xi Jinping abandons Putin! The CCP votes in favor of condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A few days ago, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) voted for the first time in favor of a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The U.S. proposes the bill to cancel China’s most favored nation status, causing CCP panic
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has just proposed a bill to cancel normal trade with China. Once this bill is passed, all Chinese products exported to the U.S. may be subject to increased
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Wife of Chinese missing human rights lawyer appeals to US Congress for help
The U.S. "must publicly and consistently call for the unconditional release of all political prisoners in China." This and other powerful testimonies were from witnesses during a House Foreign Affairs
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Hebei people desperately attempt to guard dikes; however, authorities secretly dug dikes and released floodwaters
After Beijing released floods without warning, neighboring provinces such as Hebei have been severely affected. Reports said that, in the early morning of August 2,
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Argentina’s presidential frontrunner to freeze relations with ‘assassin’ China
Argentina’s leading presidential candidate, Javier Milei, has unveiled bold foreign policy proposals, including freezing relations with China and withdrawing from the Mercosur trade bloc with Brazil.
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Henan rural bank depositors protest to defend their rights
On April 2, hundreds of bank customers once again gathered at Henan Xinzheng Rural Commercial Bank, Zhengzhou Xinzheng People's Bank, and Zhengzhou's flyovers. They held banners asking to recover the money they still
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UK says it has investigated 4 alleged Chinese police stations
Britain has searched four sites suspected of being clandestine Chinese police outposts.
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Taiwan arrests army officer for allegedly leaking military secrets to China
Taiwanese authorities have arrested a lieutenant colonel and several collaborators on suspicion of providing military secrets to China.
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The 'iPhone ban' is expanding, shedding light on Beijing's true intentions
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Beijing CDC: COVID-19 cases returns to the top; Many Chinese city hospitals are overcrowded
The COVID-19 pandemic in China has broken out again. According to Beijing CDC's Weekly Pandemic Report, the number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed that of influenza for two consecutive
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US approves F-16 fighter jets’ equipment to Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved a $500 million arms sale to Taiwan. The sale includes infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets and other equipment like computer software and spare components.
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New Zealand says it is aware of China-linked intelligence activity
In an annual report released on August 11, New Zealand said it is aware of intelligence activity linked to China in and against the island nation and the Pacific region.
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Chinese salvage ship loots British WW2 battleship burial sites for steel
A Chinese salvage vessel has been found covertly scavenging the burial sites of World War II-era wrecks for scrap metal near the shore of Malaysia.
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'Balloon Revolution' appears in China: Henan rural bank depositors protest again
Since China's Henan Rural Bank depositors were unable to withdraw or transfer money, depositors have taken to the streets many times to protect their interests...
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30 million men in China currently can't find wives
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'Resolve to fight': Former Japanese Prime Minister on defending Taiwan
Former Japan Prime Minister Aso Taro arrived in Taiwan on August 7 morning for a three-day visit to the island.
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China's banking crisis worries Beijing officials
As the global banking chain is facing a crisis, local Chinese banks’ situation is also receiving attention. In March, five rural commercial banks in China announced they would not redeem "tier 2 capital bonds", making people more
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Chinese society’s current state is depressing; Exposure in social articles quickly deleted
With the Chinese society’s current state, people from all over China say they feel depressed. Some netizens wrote articles discussing the mentality of today’s Chinese people while revealing
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Suspicions of Beijing releasing floodwater, causing helpless residents to flee in the night
Recently, Typhoon Doksuri swept through Beijing and Tianjin in China. On August 2nd, Beijing experienced 744.8 mm of rainfall, the highest in 140 years. Tiananmen Square and Zijincheng,
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Over 70% of China’s retail industry suffers losses: Closing down is the new normal
According to the annual reports of Chinese retail department store companies, their net profits have dropped by over 70%. In addition to declining performance, businesses closing down has become
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Apple engineer charged with stealing trade secrets: Fled to China
A former software engineer at Apple has been charged with stealing trade secrets from Apple five years ago. He fled to China shortly after investigators searched his home.
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4 countries join India in rejecting China's new map
After India denounced China's new national map, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan governments followed suit, saying Beijing's sovereignty claims were baseless.
As reported by Reuters, China on August 28 released
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Richard Gere testifies before the U.S. Congress against the Chinese regime
The famous actor, Richard Gere, who was blacklisted in Hollywood, continues to denounce the crimes of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Chinese satellite debris narrowly misses hitting residential area
Chinese media reported on August 9 that a village in Shangluo City, Shaanxi province, China, was unexpectedly struck by debris from a satellite.
At the scene, thick yellow smoke billowed up. Satellite debris fell
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Floods inundated China's largest rice-producing region, causing heartbreak
The floodwaters in Beijing and Hebei are still not receding, and the remnants of typhoon Doksuri have shifted to Heilongjiang province in the northeast, causing severe natural disasters in many areas.
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China’s new challenge: Foreigners reluctant to visit
China is experiencing a decline in international visitors, especially from Western countries, leading to concerns about the deepening East-West divide. In the first quarter of 2023, only 52,000 tourists visited mainland China,
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Unusual backgrounds of two Chinese agents arrested by the FBI for targeting faith group Falun Gong
The FBI arrested two Chinese agents in Southern California, 70-year-old Chen Jun and 43-year-old Lin Feng, on May 26 for participating in the Chinese regime's criminal conspiracy
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Two cracks on the Fujian aircraft carrier’s deck exposed through Google Maps
The Chinese internet recently circulated the rumor that one of China's two domestically-made aircraft carriers has cracks in its deck, and the other has been left unfinished. Some Google Maps satellite
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Hong Kong police seize Pillar of Shame statue for 'inciting subversion' probe
Hong Kong's national security police have seized the Pillar of Shame—a monument commemorating people who died in the 1989 Tiananmen Square Crackdown. According to local media, it is for an 'incitement
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‘Down with the reactionary government’: Large-scale protests break out in many places in China
On February 15, large-scale protests against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ’s health insurance reform broke out simultaneously in Wuhan, Hubei, Dalian, and Anshan, Liaoning
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Tiananmen Square massacre museum to open in US before 34th anniversary
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Tiananmen Massacre victims’ mothers: The CCP must be held accountable, this injustice cannot be ignored
The 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre, which once shocked the world, is approaching. Currently, 71 members of the "Tiananmen Mothers," an organization founded by the
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Chinese students in the US are afraid of getting into trouble for infringing China’s new spy law
As American schools prepare for the summer break, it is time for Chinese students to take extra precautions to avoid getting in trouble or jailed when returning to visit their
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CCTV reports false information about flood release: Chinese citizens protest and clash with police
In recent days, Beijing, Hebei, Tianjin, and other areas in China have been affected by heavy rainfall. Thousands of people have lost their homes, floods have washed away
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'Difficulties are only beginning now': Zhuozhou disaster victims cry in despair after floods
The floodwaters in Zhuozhou are gradually receding, but everything has changed beyond recognition. The floods destroyed many houses, shops, and factories, leaving behind only mud and
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China: disasters, internal turmoil, and upheaval are unfolding simultaneously
Recently, frequent natural and man-made disasters in China have led to widespread demonstrations among the populace. Some commentators point out that these disasters, people's uprisings, and political
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'False pretenses': Chinese fishing ban does nothing to protect wildlife
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Anti-CCP sentiment rising in China: ‘I won’t go if there is a war’ essay causes a stir
Recently, a short essay with the phrase "I won’t go if there is a war" has gone viral on the Chinese internet.
This essay of less than 100 words reads: "If there is a war, I will not go, and
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US Appeals Court reinstates lawsuit accusing Cisco of helping CCP’s persecution of Falun Gong
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled that a lawsuit against tech giant Cisco, accusing the company of enabling the Chinese regime's violent persecution of Falun Gong,
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The China military newspaper’s secret leak reveals significant unrest within the military
The ongoing anarchy in the Chinese military forces seems far from over. On August 3rd, the CCP Military Daily released a commentary that leaked significant information.
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China replaces top generals in charge of nuclear missiles in major military leadership shake-up
China’s leader Xi Jinping has carried out a significant shake-up in the country’s military leadership by replacing two top generals overseeing the nuclear missile program. The move
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Xi’s new book reveals his two obsessions as head of the CCP
People’s Publishing House published a new book by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ’s general secretary Xi Jinping in early July.
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Is China about to lose its title of ‘world’s factory floor’?
China has so far surpassed every country in global manufacturing after attracting a host of multinationals. However, the COVID blockades and calls to separate the Western economy from China are causing companies to
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Hong Kong government is trying to ban the song 'Glory to Hong Kong'
On August 7, Hong Kong's justice secretary said that the Hong Kong government would appeal a high court judgment that rejected a request to ban the song "Glory to Hong Kong."
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