Category: Special Topics

Sydney’s City2Surf Fun Run Delivers Public Support for Falun Gong ‘End CCP’ Campaign

End CCP (Chinese Communist Party), a global petition started by Falun Gong practitioners, won the support of Australian runners in one of the world’s largest annual charity runs in Sydney. On Aug. 14, more than 60,000 people showed up for the 50th annual City2Surf,  a 14 km long-run fund-raising event from  Sydney’s CBD to Bondi. This is…


The Unfathomable Consequences of the ‘One China Policy’

Commentary On Aug. 10, the Chinese Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, used the opportunity of an address to the National Press Club in Canberra to bemoan the fragile relationship between Australia and China and to comment upon Australia’s Taiwan policy. By any standard, the comments of the ambassador were bellicose and uncompromising. He noted that…


WEF and CCP: The Effort to Subvert Humanity; Republican Lawmakers on US–Taiwan Relationship at CPAC

The World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes a new censorship piece. Much like China, it wants to have a “one world government” formula rooted in communism. What else? I break down why the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using the WEF to achieve total world domination. Plus, I spoke with four Republican lawmakers on the current U.S.-Taiwan…


China Stages More ‘Combat Drills’ Near Taiwan During US Lawmakers’ Visit

The Chinese regime staged more military drills around Taiwan on Aug. 15, as a group of U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The five-member U.S. congressional delegation, led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), arrived in Taipei late on Aug. 14. Their unannounced two-day trip came on the heels of a similar visit by…


Baltic Countries Quit China-led East European Bloc Despite Retaliation From Beijing

Following Lithuania’s departure from the East Europe forum, that is led by China, in May 2021, Latvia and Estonia announced last week that they are also leaving. Meanwhile, the Chinese communist regime put sanctions on Lithuanian officials for visiting Taiwan. Experts point out that the Baltic countries leaving China’s “17+1” bloc is a serious blow to…


Taiwan Says 11 Chinese Military Aircraft Crossed Taiwan’s Median Line

Eleven Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line or entered Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said. Thirteen planes crossed the strait on Saturday, the ministry said. The Chinese regime has conducted military drills around the island after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei in early…


Taiwan Says 11 Chinese Military Aircraft Crossed Taiwan’s Median Line on Sunday

Eleven Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line or entered Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said. Thirteen planes crossed the strait on Saturday, the ministry said. The Chinese regime has conducted military drills around the island after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei in early…


More Chinese Cities Locked Down Under Strict ‘Zero-COVID’ Measures

China has put several cities across the country and tens of millions of residents under new lockdowns, including the world’s largest wholesale hub and port cities. Many travelers are now stranded and struggling for food, production orders have been cancelled, and businesses are closing under the Chinese regime’s strict “zero-COVID” measures. According to Chinese media,…


US Lawmakers Make Unannounced Trip to Taiwan 2 Weeks After Pelosi Visit

A group of five U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, coming just two weeks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) went to the self-governing island, according to Taiwanese officials. A Twitter post issued by the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released photos of Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and other lawmakers meeting with top Taiwanese officials….


US Lawmakers Make Unannounced Trip to Taiwan Weeks After Pelosi Visit

A group of five U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Aug. 14, about two weeks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visited the self-governing island, according to Taiwanese officials. A Twitter post issued by the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released photos of Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and other lawmakers meeting with top Taiwanese officials. The…