In its quest for global hegemony, the Chinese Communist Party will not shy away from risking the wealth the Chinese people have accumulated over the last few decades, according to Jon Pelson, former chief convergence officer for British Telecom and author of the book ‘Wireless Wars.’ “Chairman Xi would give up his country’s wealth and…

At its 2023 “Two Sessions” political meeting on March 5, China’s Communist Party announced that this year’s military budget will be 1,553.7 billion yuan ($225 billion)—an annual increase of 7.2 percent and the regime’s second-highest spend in the last five years. China is seeking to consolidate its position as an Asian superpower, and to use…

In the hope of having their grievances redressed, Chinese petitioners from all over China visit the state petitioning office in Beijing. This week, however, the annual “Two Sessions” meeting has seen increasing numbers of petitioners being detained in Beijing and across the country due to heightened security around the state meetings. The “Two Sessions” are…