In light of controversies surrounding foreign interference and related government reactions, the former top public servant in Ottawa says there’s no reason parties can’t work together to legislate on the matter in the coming months. Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council, says this should be done to “protect the future.” Wernick was testifying…
No Reason Foreign Interference Legislation Can’t Be Passed Quickly: Former Clerk Wernick
China Issues More Crop Subsidies, Highlighting Its Farm Crisis
China will provide 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) in one-time farm subsidies, according to a government statement on April 17. The subsidies are meant to help grain farmers. Funds will be deposited directly to farmers’ bank accounts, according to a report in Chinese state media the Global Times. However, experts believe despite recent subsidies, the…
Tibetan Police Mass-Collect DNA and Lawmakers Say US Firm Is Helping
News Analysis Legendary actor and humanitarian Richard Gere recently made a splash during a visit to Capitol Hill. Sporting a floppy, now pure-white mane of hair, the 73-year-old Gere flashed his still-boyish grin to members of Congress, staff, and visitors who flocked to see him, many snapping photos with the Golden Globe winner which they…
Is Hong Kong on the Same Level as Others?
A judge reminded the witness that he could only tell what he had seen with his own eyes, not what he had heard from others. The questioning then started, and the prosecutor asked the witness, ‘When, where, and by whom were you born?’ The witness thought for a moment and said, ‘I can’t tell you…
The US Government Needs to Do More to Purge Media With Ties to the CCP (Part 1)
The Biden administration is trying to ban the TikTok video hosting service, which is widely prevalent among young people in the United States. Concerns have arisen about these services as half of all U.S. states no longer allow TikTok to be on government devices. The issue is whether the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses TikTok…
CCP Military Newspaper Releases 20 Obituaries After the Two Sessions
From March 26 to April 17, the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) military newspaper published 20 obituaries. All were for CCP members, including three lieutenant generals, one academician, and eight “Corps Leader” rank generals. The release of these obituaries was seriously delayed, as 18 died during the three weeks between Dec. 28, 2022, and Jan. 18,…
Dandelion Possesses All Attributes as Medicine and Food, a Popular Ingredient for Springtime Liver Protection
While many flowers are reborn in spring—dandelions, shining their telltale yellow blossoms—can be seen ubiquitously along hillsides, fields, and roads. Apart from being an enjoyable view, dandelion has been used over centuries as a medicinal herb. It has a variety of effects such as diuretic, anti-inflammatory, clearing the liver and eyes, and can also be…
A Boom in US Manufacturing?
Commentary As American firms rethink their sourcing in China, some, it seems, have decided to bring their operations home. In 2022 and so far this year, investment in domestic U.S. manufacturing has risen smartly. Some of this spending aims to take advantage of federal largess, subsidies, and tax advantages for domestic chip making, electric vehicles…
Japan Kickstarts Indo-Pacific Warship Tour With Eye on China
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) deployed its fleet on Thursday to begin an Indo-Pacific tour to bolster defense cooperation in the face of mounting military threats from communist China. The annual Indo-Pacific deployment will run until Sept. 17, and the MSDF fleet will make port calls in 17 countries, including the Pacific island nations of…
A Hong Kong 13-Year-Old Boy Adds HK$90,000 in Top-Ups for Video Games in 20 Days
Online gaming has become a popular all-day leisure activity, with many players willing to spend money to boost their character and improve their gaming experience. However, children and adolescents, who are still developing their mental and self-control skills, can quickly become addicted to these games, leading to “topping up” money endlessly. The Consumer Council recently…
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