Tag: China News

Chinese Donation to Trudeau Foundation ‘Bought No Influence,’ Says Former CEO

The former CEO of the Trudeau Foundation who was at the helm when Chinese regime-backed entities made a donation says the fund could in no way have influenced the Canadian government. “The donation bought no influence and we never thought that a $200,000 donation would influence any government,” said Morris Rosenberg on June 12 as…


CCP Tightens Control Over Chinese Economy

Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intensifies control over the economy with a new vice premier and new supervisory bodies. Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has continuously tightened its grip on the economy, including finance and banking. Now, newly-appointed Vice Premier He Lifeng and several new party-led bodies will ensure the country’s financial system aligns…


China’s Yuan Breaks Key Level of 7 Against US Dollar as Exports Tumble

China’s latest official import and export figures fell short of expectations, with exports falling in May. After “breaking 7” against the U.S. dollar last month, the yuan exchange rate fell below 7.15 on June 8. A financial expert told The Epoch Times that the yuan’s depreciating value is an inevitable consequence of China’s weak exports,…


RCMP Investigating Foreign Interference Targeting MP Michael Chong

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says his police force has launched an investigation into recent reports of foreign interference targeting Conservative MP Michael Chong. “The RCMP has opened an investigation of reported allegations [of] intimidation targeting Honourable Michael Chong and has contacted the Commissioner of Canada Elections regarding other allegations that have come to light,” Duheme said while…


Hong Kong Unrecognizable 4 Years Post Anti-Extradition Movement, Hongkongers Continue to Fight

June 9 marks the fourth anniversary of Hong Kong’s “anti-extradition movement.” Hong Kong, which for a long time being famed as an international metropolis, has changed beyond recognition four years on. Analyst believes that although the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) all-round suppression has silenced Hong Kong, Hong Kong people have a historical heritage of pursuing…


Cambodia Begins Construction of China-Funded Expressway Linking Vietnam

Cambodia has begun the construction of its second expressway, funded by a Chinese company, which will link the capital Phnom Penh with Bavet city on the eastern border with Vietnam. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen presided over a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway on June 7, the second after the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway—also…


China’s ‘New Cultural Mission’ Aims to Spread ‘Communist Totalitarianism,’ Analysts Warn

Chinese state media recently touted Beijing’s “new cultural mission” of creating a “modern version” of China. However, critics told The Epoch Times that the regime aims to spread the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ideology to the world. In the June 2 meeting titled “Cultural Inheritance and Development,” CCP leader Xi Jinping said that Chinese culture and…


Netherlands to Screen Foreign Doctoral Students in Tech Fields, Citing Security Risks

The Netherlands is citing possible security risks as it ponders legislation that would see screening of international students who intend to pursue doctoral studies in technical professions, a spokesperson for the Education Ministry announced on Monday. The move is the most recent step taken by the Dutch government to hinder Chinese entities and students from accessing Dutch…


US Says China Envoy Attempted to Use ‘Pressure Tactic’ on South Korea

The United States said that recent remarks by China’s envoy, in which he warned South Korea against betting on China’s loss in a rivalry with the United States, may have been intended as a “pressure tactic” on South Korea. During a press briefing at the White House on June 12, John Kirby, spokesman for the…


Creator of Yellow Duck Hopes to Bring Double Luck to Hong Kong: ‘We Need Happiness, We Need to Reconnect’

After a 10-year hiatus, the giant rubber yellow duck returned to Hong Kong and held its launch ceremony in Victoria Harbour on June 9. It will be exhibited in Victoria Harbour for two consecutive weeks from June 10. Many citizens braved the rain to take photos with the Yellow Duck in Wan Chai and Tsim…