Category: China

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Detained in Beijing While Traveling to Meet EU Delegation

Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan were detained Thursday in Beijing when they were en route to meet a delegation from the European Union. Yu is one of the most courageous rights lawyers in China active in defending the rights of dissidents and ethnic and religious groups. He won the Franco-German…


China’s Censorship Tools Could Cut Off Middle East From the World: Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

In this special episode, we sat down with Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, founder of global nonprofit Ideas Beyond Borders, on what China’s growing presence in the Middle East means, not just for the United States but the world. Al Mutar had his own journey to America: 20 years ago, he witnessed U.S. tanks roll down the streets…


China Clearly Has Chosen Growth Over Climate

Commentary As with many other nations these days, a tension exists in China between climate and pollution considerations on the one hand and the desire for economic growth on the other. Though Beijing has assured the international community any number of times that it sincerely aims to decrease pollution and cut back on emissions of…


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…


Eminent Physician’s No. 1 Health Regimen to Increase Immunity

Hu Naiwen, a 76-year-old well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, sees many patients every day. He is also a celebrity TCM physician on YouTube. Despite his busy schedule, he is full of energy, always looks sharp, and shows no sign of feeling tired. He said he keeps his body strong with four methods of health…


Australian Man With China-Links Arrested for Selling State Secrets to Foreign Spies

An Australian man has been arrested for allegedly sharing national security intelligence with foreign spies. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested and charged 55-year-old Alexander Csergo at his residence in the affluent suburb of Bondi in Sydney on April 14. The arrest occurred as part of a joint investigation with the Counter Foreign Interference Taskforce…


Chinese Defense Minister to Visit Russia for Talks With Military Leaders

China’s defense chief will visit Russia on Sunday for talks with Russian military leaders, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Friday, as the two allies seek to bolster their military alliance on the heels of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu will embark on a four-day visit to Moscow at the…


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…


Montreal University’s Story of Chinese Donation Differs From Alleged CSIS Version

The Université de Montréal also received a donation from the same Chinese regime-affiliated billionaires that has now taken down the leadership of the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation, but it told an entirely different story in 2014 about how everything fell into place. While Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) information recently leaked to the press alleges…


Tory MP Received ‘Threatening Text Message’ From Chinese Consulate Ahead of 2021 Election, House Committee Hears

A Conservative MP was threatened by the Chinese consulate in Toronto ahead of the 2021 federal election, a House committee heard. At a Procedure and House Committee (PROC) hearing on April 14, Conservative MP Michael Cooper put that question to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s chief of staff Katie Telford, who was testifying in relation to recent…