Category: China

LIVE NOW: Rethinking Shipping to Reduce US Vulnerability to China: A Hudson Institute Event

March 13, 2023
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The pandemic triggered supply chain chaos in the past two years, which also provided the United States a chance to see America’s vulnerability in shipping bottlenecks, given that less than 100 ships out of a global fleet of 50,000 are American. As the concern that China could weaponize its growing control over supply chains and…

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Rethinking Shipping to Reduce US Vulnerability to China: A Hudson Institute Event

March 13, 2023
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The pandemic triggered supply chain chaos in the past two years, which also provided the United States a chance to see America’s vulnerability in shipping bottlenecks, given that less than 100 ships out of a global fleet of 50,000 are American. As the concern that China could weaponize its growing control over supply chains and…

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CCP’s ‘Thousand Talents Program’ Recruits in France

March 13, 2023
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In less than a month, Tsinghua University’s Alumni Association members in France received two recruitment offers from China. The first notice explicitly stated that the offer is part of China’s “Thousand Talents Program,” The second said the recruit would focus on critical areas sanctioned or led by the United States, such as chip research and…

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Hong Kong Police Arrested Lee Cheuk-Yan’s Wife, Former Workers Rights Union Director-General, Suspected of Colluding With Foreign Forces

March 13, 2023
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On March 9, Elizabeth Tang Yin-ngor, former Secretary-general of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), was arrested on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Tang was released on bail on March 11. Tang is the wife of Lee Cheuk-yan, former chairperson of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Alliance in…

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WA Premier Eyes China Visit as Relations Improve

March 13, 2023
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Mark McGowan is set to become the first Australian state premier to travel to China since before the COVID-19 pandemic as tensions thaw between the two nations. Western Australia’s premier has confirmed he plans to visit Beijing in late April to discuss the lucrative trade relationship between the two parties. He also expects to visit Guangzhou…

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Micronesian Leader Calls to Sever Ties With China, Citing Political Warfare and Direct Threats

March 13, 2023
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The Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM’s) outgoing leader has proposed that his nation switch ties from Beijing to Taiwan as he accused Beijing of waging “political warfare” and making “direct threats” to his safety. FSM President David Panuelo, whose term is ending in two months, exposed the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…

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15 ‘Serious’ Tips Received on Alleged Chinese Police Stations in Montreal, Says RCMP

March 13, 2023
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The federal police force says it has so far received over a dozen promising leads on alleged Chinese police stations in the Montreal area since publicly identifying them last week. “We’re currently at 15 serious tips received in relation to the presumed Chinese police stations in Montreal and Brossard,” RCMP Sergeant Charles Poirier said in…

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China’s Exports Remain Under Pressure as US Trade Deficit With China Continues to Shrink

March 13, 2023
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The total value of U.S. trade in January was up year-on-year. Still, according to the latest U.S. foreign trade data, the trade deficit in goods between the United States and China was down by $900 million month-on-month in January. The United States is China’s top trade surplus country, and lower exports to the United States…

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China Accused of Trying to Sink Nuclear Subs Deal

March 13, 2023
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Concerns have been raised about Chinese propaganda spreading through Pacific island nations with little oversight in order to stir up unease around Australia’s security alliances. A new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Beijing is trying to stir up a negative perception of the trilateral AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States and the United…

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Cell Phone Repair Shop Owner Arrested and Remanded in Prison in Hong Kong for Over 2 Years Without Trial

March 13, 2023
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Lai Chen-pong, a 28-year-old mobile phone repair shop owner in Mongkok, 3C Repair Studio, was a dedicated supporter during the Anti-extradition Protests in 2019. Lai was arrested by the Hong Kong Police and charged with the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance (Cap. 575), Prohibition of Explosions with Specified Targets. Lai has been remanded in jail…

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