Category: China

US Needs Better Missile Interception Capabilities, Experts Say

Former defense officials joined members of Congress to express concern that the United States is lagging in its missile defense capabilities, leaving the nation vulnerable to attacks from countries such as Russia, China, and North Korea. Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday, officials argued in favor of a renewed…


France to Ban TikTok on Work Phones of Civil Servant: Minister

PARIS—France will ban the use of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on the work phones of civil servants, Civil Service Minister Stanislas Guerini said on his Twitter account. “In order to guarantee the cybersecurity of our administrations and civil servants, the government has decided to ban recreational applications such as TikTok on the professional phones of…


Thousands Evacuated as Fire Hits Warehouse in Crowded Hong Kong District

HONG KONG—About 3,600 people were evacuated from buildings in Hong Kong’s crowded Kowloon district on Friday as firefighters battled a blaze in a warehouse. There were no reports of casualties and the fire was put out in the evening five hours after it began in what is one of the world’s most densley populated areas….


Brian Giesbrecht: Xi’s ‘Clark Kent’ Moment

Commentary Xi Jinping recently had his “Clark Kent” moment. Kent was Superman. He would rip off his workaday shirt to reveal his true identity. China’s despot leader figuratively did that when he unilaterally “brought peace” to the Middle East, and will now proceed to solve the Russia/Ukraine war. At least that’s how it is being…


How Will Australia Pay for Its $386 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal

Commentary Will the AUKUS nuclear subs consume the Australian budget? It’s a good question. The expenditure is huge in Australian terms. The total deal is currently worth $386 billion (US$260 billion) and will be spread out over 30 years. So, on average, it will cost $12 billion a year. This is about one-third of the…


Forbid Your Children to Have TikTok Now!

Commentary Unless you would like the People’s Republic of China to rule the world, do not allow your children to have TikTok.   If they disobey your parental edict, take away their cell phones and computers—it’s that serious.   Do not wait for Congress to do anything about this. That’s like Waiting for Godot. Do it yourself.  …


US Due Diligence Firm Raided in Beijing

A top U.S. investigation firm has been raided in China. Due diligence company Mintz Group found itself raided and its staff seized by Chinese officials. The company has since closed its office there, adding it had received no warning or legal notice. All five staff members detained are Chinese nationals. This comes ahead of a…


Kash’s Corner: Trump Grand Jury Delayed; New CCP-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal Is Disaster for the US

Why was the Manhattan grand jury unexpectedly delayed in the alleged Trump “hush money” case? Did District Attorney Alvin Bragg withhold exculpatory evidence? “As a prosecutor, you’re not allowed to withhold evidence of innocence or something that might be damaging to your case to the grand jury you’re presenting to. And that’s essentially what Costello…


3 Ways to Rejuvenate the Ovaries, Prevent Premature Ovarian Failure by Quitting 5 Unhealthy Habits

Ovarian problems are one of the leading causes of female infertility. Modern-day people tend to marry late and give birth late, and as ovarian function declines with age, coupled with work pressure and/or improper daily habits, premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as premature ovarian insufficiency, has also become the focus of attention. Doctors of…


PREMIERING NOW: Kash’s Corner: Trump Grand Jury Delayed; New CCP-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal Is Disaster for the US

Why was the Manhattan grand jury unexpectedly delayed in the alleged Trump “hush money” case? Did District Attorney Alvin Bragg withhold exculpatory evidence? “As a prosecutor, you’re not allowed to withhold evidence of innocence or something that might be damaging to your case to the grand jury you’re presenting to. And that’s essentially what Costello…