Category: China

Censorship of Chinese ChatGPT Restricts Market and Tech, Analysts Say

Beijing released its draft “Measures to regulate generative AI,” which applies to the content and development of Chinese AI. Experts see the priority of the regulations is highlighting censorship, which will only restrict the development of Chinese ChatGPT in the global competition in AI technology. In the draft, the measures emphasized “content should embody the socialist…


Chinese ChatGPT Censorship Restricts Markets and Tech, Analysts Say

Beijing released its draft “Measures to regulate generative AI,” which applies to the content and development of Chinese AI. Experts see the priority of the regulations is highlighting censorship, which will only restrict the development of Chinese ChatGPT in the global competition in AI technology. In the draft, the measures emphasized “content should embody the socialist…


G-7 Foreign Ministers Call for ‘Peaceful Resolution’ to China–Taiwan Issues

The Group of Seven (G-7) foreign ministers on April 16 called for a “peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues” between China and Taiwan as they gathered in Japan to discuss the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan hosted a three-day G-7 ministerial meeting on Sunday, which involved foreign ministers from the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany,…


Oil Steady as Market Awaits Chinese GDP Data

LONDON—Oil prices were steady on Monday as investors eyed Chinese economic data for signs of demand recovery in the world’s second-largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures were down 13 cents to $86.18 a barrel at 1018 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $82.33 a barrel, down 19 cents. Both contracts notched their…


Chinese Embassy Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over Upcoming Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

China has expressed “grave concern” over a scheduled U.S. hearing on the origins of COVID-19. According to an email sent by an official at the Chinese Embassy, China is in opposition to the investigation. Li Xiang,  a counselor at the U.S. Chinese Embassy sent the email to Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) on April 14 at…


Taiwan Says Debris From Chinese Rocket Fell in Its Northern Waters

Taiwan said on Sunday that China’s recent launch of a meteorological satellite has resulted in rocket wreckage crashing into its northern waters, where Beijing had previously imposed a three-day entry restriction on flights in the area. Beijing launched its long March-4B rocket carrying the Fengyun-3G weather satellite on Sunday. The rocket blasted off at 9.36…


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,…


Chinese Regime Launches Investigation Into Taiwan’s Trade Barriers, to End Day Before Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will launch a trade barrier investigation on Taiwan, while Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated party chairman Lai Ching-teh (William Lai) as their 2024 presidential candidate. But independent observers have pointed out that the probe is politically motivated and that China’s ruling communist party (CCP) intends to…


Brazil’s Lula, China’s Xi Solidify Anti-West Bloc Aimed at Displacing US

Amidst the buzz surrounding Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s China visit that began on April 12, the leaders of both countries have signed more than 20 new bilateral agreements. On the surface, the trip was a run-of-the-mill diplomatic visit. However, some say it underscores an ongoing deprioritization of relations with the United States. China…


Pro-CCP Group Trains 400 Hong Kong Students to Become ‘Little Red Guards’ for National Security Education

The Hong Kong government has chosen April 15 as “National Security Education Day for All” to promote propaganda and national security to young children. This year’s education theme is “National security is the foundation of stability and prosperity.” Pro-government media printed a ten-page feature to push national security. The newspaper also mentions the government may…