Category: China

China Hands Lengthy Jail Terms to 2 Human Rights Lawyers

BEIJING—A Chinese court sentenced two prominent human rights lawyers on Monday to jail terms of more than a decade each, a relative and rights groups told Reuters. Xu Zhiyong, 50, and Ding Jiaxi, 55, went on trial behind closed doors in June last year on charges of state subversion at a court in Linshu county…


Beijing Launches ‘Great Investigation’ Across Multiple Ministries, Provinces

News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reportedly conducting a “great investigation” into various areas of the state, including several provincial authorities and key ministries. Li Yanming, a U.S.-based expert on China, said this will result in a new round of political purges. “The so-called investigation campaign came after Xi Jinping secured his power…


Criticism Over French President’s Comments on US and Taiwan Continues

French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American vassal states. Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood…


French President Panned for Warning Europe Against Becoming US Vassal

French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American “vassals.” Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood for…


Tesla to Build Shanghai Factory to Make Megapack Batteries

SHANGHAI—Tesla Inc. is opening a factory in Shanghai, capable of producing ten thousand Megapack energy product per year, to supplement output of Megapack factory in California, the company said in a tweet on Sunday. The news was first reported by the Chinese state media outlet Xinhua. Elon Musk’s automaker will break ground on the plant…


Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Depression, Essential Oils to Relieve Menopausal Discomfort

Menopause is a significant physiological change in a woman’s life that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Unfortunately, the associated discomfort of the menopausal syndrome can last 7 to 14 years. How can women alleviate discomfort during this time? Dr. Li Jialing, director of Aroma Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan and…


Taiwan Responds to China’s Live-Fire Drills Around Island

The Chinese regime conducted live-fire military drills around Taiwan over the weekend, just a day after Taiwan’s president returned from her U.S. visit. The Chinese military’s Eastern Theatre Command on Sunday put out a short animation of simulated attacks on Taiwan on its WeChat account, showing missiles exploding in flames as they hit their targets….


‘These Are Sovereign Decisions for Each Country to Make’: State Dept on Tunisia’s Plan to Join Bloc With China, Russia

The North African nation of Tunisia plans to join BRICS, a bloc of the world’s leading developing economies including Brazil, Russia, Iran, China, and South Africa. Asked about the issue, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said that it was “a sovereign decision” for Tunisia to make. The coalition of developing nations includes some…


Capitol Report: Government Might Ignore Judge’s Abortion Pill Ban; Roger Stone: Where Does Trump’s Prosecution Lead?

The federal government might ignore a judge’s ban on abortion pills. Some argue the government has the right to do that. Our reporter spoke with a legal expert to find out if that’s true. President Joe Biden said he plans on running for reelection in 2024, adding more about the timing of an official announcement….


White House Says It Briefed Allies and Partners Following Intelligence Leak

Following the leak of sensitive United States intelligence about the Russia–Ukraine war, the White House says it has briefed affected allies and partners at “very high levels.” The list of allies is likely to include Canada, as the leaked documents—which have not been verified by The Epoch Times—reportedly show that Russian-backed hackers successfully accessed Canada’s…