SUAO—Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen boarded a naval warship on Tuesday where she lauded the military’s determination to defend the island while overseeing its largest annual naval and air exercises. The military drills, which simulate the repulsion of an invading force, coincide with air-raid exercises across the island as it boosts combat preparedness in the face…
Taiwan President Oversees Drills on Warship, Lauds Determination for Defense
‘Incorruptible’: The Man Standing Between Beijing and One of the World’s Largest Copper Mines
July 26, 2022
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In the heart of Bougainville lies Panguna, home to one of the world’s largest copper mines. President Ishmael Toroama knows he has a limited window to revive the mine and along with it, the hopes of the soon-to-be world’s youngest nation. Yet precarious waters lie ahead. Millions of dollars of investment are needed, corruption remains…
Taiwan Launches Drills Simulating China Missile Attack
July 25, 2022
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Roads were cleared and people ordered to shelter indoors throughout Taiwan on July 25, as the island’s democratic government conducted drills simulating a missile attack by communist China. A pre-announced “missile alert” text message was sent by the government, and sirens blared to life, announcing the mandatory drills early in the afternoon. Whole cities across…
UK Conservative Leadership Candidates Trade Blows on China
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss clashed over China on Sunday amid an increasingly tense race to become the UK’s next prime minister. The two candidates initially battled mainly over economics. The battleground has now expanded to include immigration and China policies as they vie for the support of Conservative grassroots. Previously…
Thousand-Year-Old Buddhist Treasure Stolen from China, Repatriation Not Far Off
A thousand-year-old statue of a monk from southeastern China, which was stolen in 1995, was found in the Netherlands 20 years later. The process of returning it to China has been lengthy as international coordination is involved. According to the official website of the Datian County government in Sanming city in Fujian Province, on June…
CCP State Media and Diplomats Used Social Media to Spread False Information About Xinjiang: Report
July 22, 2022
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China’s diplomats and state media outlets are using social media platforms to manipulate public opinion and spread false information to divert international condemnation of human rights abuses in Xinjiang, a new report found. A report released on July 20 by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) found that since early 2020, the Chinese Communist Party…
China Threatens ‘Every Instrument of National Power’: Space Force Chief
July 22, 2022
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The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts to militarize outer space are threatening the United States’ ability to defend itself and project power, according to the U.S. Space Force’s chief of space operations. “China has gone from zero to 60 very quickly,” said Gen. John Raymond. “They are clearly our pacing challenge.” “Today, more so than…
New US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy Lands in Sydney
July 21, 2022
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The new U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, has arrived in Sydney where she will begin her ambassadorship with a focus on regional security and climate change. Kennedy, 64, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May and sworn in on June 10. “Everybody is so excited about working together in the Quad and…
Beijing Creates New State-Owned Iron Ore Giant to Weaken Australian Miners
July 21, 2022
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In a bid to gain control over iron ore prices, Beijing has created a new state-owned mineral giant that will be responsible for exploration and mass bulk buying of the commodity. The move will be aimed at giving China greater bargaining power over major iron ore producers like Australia’s BHP and Rio Tinto, who will…
Senate to Vote on Semiconductor Bill Aimed at China Competition
July 21, 2022
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News Analysis The U.S. Senate aims to pass legislation this week to boost the United States’ domestic semiconductor industry and improve competitiveness with China amid a global supply chain crisis. “We need to move quickly,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on July 18. “Without these incentives from Congress, the capital investment required for…
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