Category: US-China relations

China Accelerating Nuclear Armament ‘Without Any Transparency’: NATO Chief

China’s communist regime is rapidly building its nuclear capabilities without any apparent regard for the safety of the world or itself, according to NATO’s chief diplomat. The regime is not cooperating with international norms and laws regarding nuclear proliferation, and will not be honest with the international community about the extent of its nuclear expansion,…


IN-DEPTH: Biden’s EV Plan Could Be Key to China’s Global Economic Dominance

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “strongest-ever” vehicle emissions standards designed to drive mass adoption of electric cars within a decade will increase the United States’ dependence on China, experts warn. “It benefits the Chinese Communist Party because they control the critical minerals supply chain that is going to be necessary to build out the batteries…


DOJ Charges 40 CCP Officers for Allegedly Targeting US Residents, Spreading Propaganda

The Justice Department is charging 40 members of China’s national police with crimes related to a coordinated campaign of targeted harassment against U.S. residents. DoJ documents unsealed on April 17 reveal that 40 officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and two employees of the Cyberspace Administration of China conspired to transmit interstate threats…


DOJ Charges 40 CCP Officers With Allegedly Targeting US Residents, Spreading Propaganda

The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) is charging 40 members of China’s national police with crimes related to a coordinated campaign of targeted harassment of U.S. residents. Forty officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and two employees of the Cyberspace Administration of China conspired to transmit interstate threats and otherwise harass dissidents and pro-democracy…


US Needs to Beef Up Its Nuclear Arsenal to Deter China, Russia: Expert

The United States needs to beef up its nuclear arsenal to deter adversaries including China and Russia, according to retired Navy Capt. James Fanell, former director of intelligence and information operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Fanell’s comments came as the U.S. Strategic Command prepared for its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, which started…


FBI Arrests 2 Over Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC

NEW YORK—The FBI arrested two people this morning in New York City for their role in operating a secret police station on behalf of China’s communist regime. FBI agents arrested Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping in New York City on April 17 for their alleged role in conducting an international campaign of repression from a…


US Guided-Missile Destroyer Sails Through Taiwan Strait Amid China Threat

The United States deployed the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius through the Taiwan Strait on April 16, just days after the Chinese military simulated precision strikes against Taiwan. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer conducted “a routine Taiwan Strait transit” to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said in…


Beijing Pledges to Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with Russia

Beijing will continue deepening ties with Moscow—despite assurances the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would remain neutral over Ukraine—following a meeting between Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Li, recently appointed defence minister, said his visit to Russia was specifically designed to “emphasise the special character and strategic importance” of bilateral ties,…


US Should ‘Immediately’ Cut Off Flow of American Capital to Chinese AI Firms, Rep. Gallagher Says

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), House chairman of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition, has called for the United States to immediately cease funding companies in China that are developing artificial intelligence (AI), the technology bringing about worldwide transformation and disruption.   Gallagher, a U.S. Marine combat veteran, who has been out front in publicizing and pushing…


Montana Set to Be First US State to Completely Ban TikTok After Bill Passes Legislature

The GOP-majority legislature in Montana voted Friday to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video-sharing platform, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. Montana’s legislature gave the bill final approval after the Montana House voted 54 to 43 in favor. If the bill is signed, Montana will become the first U.S. state to impose a complete ban…