Category: Special Topics

Taiwan Says China Must ‘Face the Fact’ of Island’s Sovereignty

March 6, 2023
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The Chinese communist regime must recognize that Taiwan is not a part of China and handle cross-Strait disputes with respect and fairness, the Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Sunday. The MAC made the remarks after outgoing Chinese premier Li Keqiang pledged to advance “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan while taking “resolute steps” to oppose…

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CCP’s Top ‘Two Sessions’ Political Meeting Kicks Off: Sets Lower GDP Target, Increases Military Spending

March 5, 2023
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The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 2023 Two Sessions top political meeting started on Saturday, March 4, and is expected to last for two weeks. The regime has set its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) target at its lowest level in years. It also announced a 7 percent increase in military spending, its second highest in…

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Exposing the Tip of the Chinese Foreign Interference Iceberg

March 5, 2023
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Commentary The revelation by Mike Burgess, the head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), that foreign espionage has increased significantly in Australia was unsurprising. Burgess said two years ago that Asia’s counter-espionage activities had surpassed its anti-terrorism efforts in recent times. He previously warned of a plot by a foreign government to have candidates…

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China Outpaces US in Military Ship Buildup: Former Intelligence Officer

March 5, 2023
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China outpaces the United States in military ship buildup, according to veteran intelligence officer and author Grant Newsham. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on Feb. 28 warned that the Chinese military was producing warships at a greater pace than the U.S., jeopardizing American supremacy on the seas. Del Toro noted that China currently has in hand…

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China Outpacing US in Military Ship Buildup: Former Intelligence Officer

March 5, 2023
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China is outpacing the United States in military ship buildup, according to veteran intelligence officer and author Grant Newsham. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said on Feb. 28 that the Chinese military was producing warships at a greater pace than the United States, jeopardizing U.S. supremacy on the seas. Del Toro noted that China currently has…

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Chinese Lunar New Year Travel Plunged by 924 Million in 2023

March 4, 2023
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New Analysis The Lunar New Year is the biggest and most celebrated holiday in China each year. Each year Chinese people make billions of trips across the country to visit their families during that holiday period. However, data recently released by China’s Ministry of Transport indicate that trips during this year’s Lunar New Year—which spans…

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Philippines Says US Base Deal Meant for Defense, Not Preparation for War

March 3, 2023
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The Philippines’ decision to grant the United States more access to its military bases is meant to boost defense capabilities, not to engage in war preparations, a top Philippine defense official said on Thursday. Department of National Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez said the purpose of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) projects is to bolster Philippine…

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Taiwan Military to Get $619 Million US Arms Boost

March 3, 2023
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TAIPEI—The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second day of large-scale Chinese air force incursions nearby. The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded…

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Race for Global Tech Dominance a ‘Wake up Call’ for Democracies: Report

March 2, 2023
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An Australian think tank is urging democratic nations to “step up” their game in technological innovation and strategic competition if they are to compete with, catch up, and outdo Beijing. According to a year-long study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Beijing is currently leading the world in 37 out of 44 technologies. These…

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Department of Energy Now Says COVID-19 Came From Lab Leak, Confirming What Was Once Labeled ‘Misinformation’

March 2, 2023
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The U.S. Energy Department now admits that a lab leak is the likely origin of COVID-19. However, anyone who suggested the lab leak theory during the height of the pandemic was censored and accused of spreading misinformation. Big Tech was so closely tied to the CDC and NIH that government agencies were able to control…

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