BROSSARD—Beijing made an unsolicited donation of Chinese language books to a municipal library in Quebec, which included a piece praising the accomplishments of the Communist Party. The Chinese consulate in Montreal donated 300 books to a city on the south shore of Montreal in 2017, and attempted another donation in 2019, as first reported by…

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee holds a hearing on Preserving U.S. Interests in the Indo-Pacific: Examining How U.S. Engagement Counters Chinese Influence in the Region at 2:15 p.m. ET on May 16. …

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee holds a hearing on Preserving U.S. Interests in the Indo-Pacific: Examining How U.S. Engagement Counters Chinese Influence in the Region at 2:15 p.m. ET on May 16. …

U.S. generals have warned about China’s aggressive expansion and influence campaign in South America and the Caribbean, with Beijing investing in infrastructure while also pushing authoritarian governance in the region. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) “continues to expand its economic, diplomatic, technological, informational, and military influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. The PRC has…

A group of protesters concerned about foreign interference on Jan. 27 gathered outside a B.C.-organization that according to reports was recently visited by RCMP national security officers. The Wenzhou Friendship Society (WFS), which often takes positions aligned with Beijing, was on Dec. 10 subject to a visit by  the RCMP, according to multiple reports. The RCMP hasn’t directly…

Norwegian scientists have made a discovery of rare earth metals in the country’s northern region. The findings have the potential to transform the country’s economy and secure its place as a major player in the global market for high-tech and green technology. Furthermore, the findings could make Europe less dependent on China for the critical…

The United States and Israel engaged in their first meeting of “U.S.-Israel Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology” initiative on Sept. 28 aimed at establishing a partnership on emerging and critical technologies between the nations. The countries agreed to support research and implementation of a “trustworthy AI in healthcare,” including “fair AI-driven health systems” as well…

GOP lawmakers on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence are probing potential Chinese ownership and influence on business media outlet Forbes, which is planning to go public via a merger with a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Then-Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) initiated the investigation in late 2021 after Forbes’ announcement of its listing…

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has urged Washington to strategically decouple from China to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) “vast points of pressure and influence” in the U.S. political system. “Unfortunately, China and its growing economy have spread its tentacles throughout American society, to the extent that they have a vast and influential lobby in…

NOUMEA, New Caledonia—Voters in the French island territory of New Caledonia chose overwhelmingly Sunday to stay part of France, in a referendum boycotted by pro-independence forces and closely watched around the South Pacific. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the result as a resounding confirmation of France’s role in the Indo-Pacific, and announced negotiations on the…