Category: United States

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to End China’s Trade Status as Punishment for Its Rights Abuses

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has introduced legislation that would strip Beijing of its trade privileges with the United States, a measure meant to punish the communist regime for its “heinous human rights atrocities.” The bill, H.R. 7193, introduced on March 22 would remove China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status, and “relink” Beijing’s trade status with the…


Inside the CCP’s Campaign to Spy on Americans

An Army veteran running for Congress, an Olympic figure skater, and a pro-democracy activist were among those targeted in an alleged plot by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to harass, intimidate, and spy on ethnic Chinese dissidents in America. Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against five men in three separate cases on March 16, whom they…


Fallout From London Nickel Trading Fiasco Will Be Extensive, Expert Says

The London Metal Exchange’s (LME) extraordinary decision on March 8 to halt nickel trading after a short squeeze triggered by a Chinese metal tycoon’s large short position sent commodity prices skyrocketing to more than $100,000 a ton will have far-reaching ramifications for Chinese firms in global markets That’s according to Christopher Balding, an economist and analyst…


Shen Yun, ‘I think it gives people hope,’ Says Vice President of R&D

PORTLAND, Ore.—People thrive when they are in a community and when there is hope. This evening, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final performance in Portland, spreading the idea of goodness and hope. “I think there’s a message of … strength and beauty, doing good, working with other people even as things go badly, that’s…


Shen Yun, ‘A Showing of One’s Soul,’ Says Retired Soprano

RENO, Nev.—Some people say that art is about self-expression, but for Shen Yun Performing Arts, what they do goes far beyond self-expression. “Most performing arts are very self-centered and me, me, me, me. I don’t care if it’s opera or theater or movies or whatever, but I didn’t see that and I didn’t feel that…


US Imposes Travel Bans on Chinese Officials Involved in Persecution of Religious and Dissident Groups

The United States on March 21 announced the imposing of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for “repressive acts” against ethnic and religious minorities inside China and abroad, including the United States. The restrictions would bar Chinese officials involved in the persecution of various victim groups from traveling to the United States. “The United States…


Theater Directors Praise Shen Yun’s Homecoming

NEW YORK—Shen Yun Performing Arts, the classical Chinese dance and music phenomenon based in New York, travels over 150 cities each year, putting on its showcase of “China before communism.” But even for a globetrotting performing arts tour like Shen Yun, home is still the sweetest. New York City’s Lincoln Center is where Shen Yun…


Reno’s Performing Artists Rave About Shen Yun

RENO, Nev.—Shen Yun is a creative soul’s dream. The classical Chinese dance and music company, based out of New York, has been charming audiences all over the world since 2006. In Reno on March 19, Shen Yun’s fans included dancers and musicians. Dance instructor Sue Len was ecstatic. “I love it. It’s so beautiful, so…


Worcester Audience: Shen Yun ‘A Great Gift’ to the World

WORCESTER, Mass.—For many audience members, Shen Yun is not merely a couple hours of entertainment, but rather, a life-altering event. Ballet dancer Leane Fisher said she had been waiting about 10 years to see Shen Yun. She finally did at the March 19 matinee at The Hanover Theatre, where the touring company stopped for a one-day…


Portland Audience Appreciates Shen Yun’s Revival of Chinese Culture

PORTLAND, Ore.—Out of all the civilizations in the world, China is one of the oldest and has one of the most continuously recorded histories. Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to destroy it over the past 70 years, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving Chinese culture and allowing people around the world to recognize…