Category: Special Topics

LIVE NOW: Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

March 17, 2023
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With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…

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Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

March 17, 2023
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With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…

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Alleged Beijing Interference in Vancouver Elections ‘Deeply Concerning’: NDP Leader

March 16, 2023
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Opposition party leaders have reacted to the latest national security leak alleging that the Chinese regime interfered in the Vancouver municipal elections last year, with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh expressing grave concerns. “As somebody who represents Burnaby, a neighbouring city, the idea of a foreign government influencing our municipal election is deeply concerning, it should…

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Chinese Regime Tightens Online Censorship, Clamps Down on Influencers

March 16, 2023
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The Chinese communist regime’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) launched a two-month “purge” on March 12 to strictly control the dissemination of information on China’s internet and to increase the censorship of online citizen journalists. The move has caused uproar online, however. A popular Chinese social media influencer also fell victim to the newly tightened censorship rules…

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Trudeau Appoints Former GG Johnston As ‘Independent Special Rapporteur’ on Foreign Interference

March 15, 2023
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Former governor general David Johnston will serve as the Liberal government’s “independent special rapporteur” on foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 15. “As Independent Special Rapporteur, David Johnston brings integrity and a wealth of experience and skills, and I am confident that he will conduct an impartial review to ensure all necessary…

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Trudeau Appoints Former GG Johnston as Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference

March 15, 2023
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Former governor general David Johnston will serve as the Liberal government’s “independent special rapporteur” on foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 15. “As Independent Special Rapporteur, David Johnston brings integrity and a wealth of experience and skills, and I am confident that he will conduct an impartial review to ensure all necessary…

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Breaking Dependency on China, Russia Requires Political Sacrifice: Mining CEO

March 15, 2023
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America is currently in no position to shake dependency on China and Russia for key minerals needed to manufacture much of the technology powering modern civilization, the chief executive of a global mining company said. The push to rapidly reduce carbon emissions further complicates the situation as it requires even more of those minerals, he…

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‘Red Roulette’ Author: Hong Kong Protestors Encouraged Memoir’s Publication

March 15, 2023
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The Chinese-language edition of the bestselling book “Red Roulette” has finally made its debut in Taiwan. With its subtitle “An Insider’s Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in Today’s China,” the book’s author, Desmond Shum, said the book tells “the story powerful forces are desperate for you not to hear.” Encouraged to share his…

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Jiang Yanyong, a Chinese SARS Whistleblower, Dies at 91

March 15, 2023
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Jiang Yanyong, a military surgeon who exposed the Chinese regime’s cover-up of the SARS outbreaks and who was later placed under house arrest for denouncing the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, has died. He was 91. Jiang died of pneumonia on March 11 in Beijing, according to his longtime friend and Hong Kong media reports. China’s state…

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Taiwan Asks Honduras to ‘Carefully Consider’ Decision to Establish China Ties

March 15, 2023
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Taiwan on Wednesday asked Honduras to “carefully consider” its decision to establish diplomatic ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), urging its Central American ally “not to fall into China’s snare.” Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya said she had asked Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina “to manage the opening of official relations with the People’s Republic…

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