China’s consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) data for March both fell short of expectations year-on-year. The communist regime’s economic development model is in a vicious cycle of balance-sheet recession, says an economist, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. China’s economic winter will worsen, he predicts. China’s CPI rose […]

Recent studies show skin cancer is prevailing in the United States and globally. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps are responsible for most skin cancer cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Besides seeking effective sun protection measures, research indicates that consuming caffeine and […]

As the Chinese invasion of Taiwan seems inevitable according to experts, James Gorrie, author of “The China Crisis,” has laid out reasons why Beijing sees Taiwan as a thorn in its eye. He said that as the Chinese regime is not a legitimate government, they rule out of fear and oppression. Otherwise, he noted, “they […]

Have you already started running your air-conditioning to tackle the increasingly humid heat? According to Hong Kong Energy End-Use Data of the Electrical and Mechanical Service Department of Hong Kong (EMSD), nearly 40 percent of the total residential electricity consumption in 2020 was used for air conditioning. Therefore, choosing an air conditioner with high energy […]

The Chinese national soccer team (recognized as China PR by FIFA) slipped to 81st in the world with the rankings update by FIFA in April 2023, although the sport received big money and strong support from the communist regime. Their best-ever ranking was 37th in 1998, while their worst came in 2013, dropping to 109th. […]

As parliamentary committees and government officials investigate alleged Chinese interference in Canada’s past two general elections, a former director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) says Canadians should “worry more” about the country’s current state of national security and defence. Richard Fadden, who served as CSIS director from 2009 to 2013 and was also Prime Minister […]

The House Foreign Affairs Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee holds a hearing on China’s Political Prisoners: Where’s Gao Zhisheng?  at 11:00 a.m. ET on April 20. Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, president of Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation; President of China Aid Association Bob Fu; Geng He, wife of Mr. Gao Zhisheng; Sophie Luo, wife […]

A group of House Republicans is calling on the Biden administration to support Taiwan by inviting the island’s democratically elected president to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will be held in San Francisco in November. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) made the request in two letters to President Joe Biden (pdf) and Secretary […]

News Analysis New information is surfacing on the Chinese donation that took down the leadership of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, but how accurate is it and how does it tie into the larger picture? It’s clear that the donors were affiliated with the Chinese regime, and reportedly the money was meant to serve a […]

Republican lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may be using “sister cities” to “push their geopolitical objectives” and spy on the United States. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the “Sister City Transparency Act” alongside Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), […]

Commentary Since the fadeout of the first round of the banking crisis, the market has calmed down as if nothing had happened. Recession probability edged up, but most believe advanced economies would be in more trouble than emerging economies. This has also been the standard tone of international organizations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […]

U.S. President Joe Biden suggested the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new tailpipe emissions standards set a global standard and committed $1 billion to a global climate fund in remarks at the April 20 Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change (MEF). “I’m pleased to announce the United States is going to provide $1 billion […]

BANGKOK—A giant panda on long-term loan from China died in a zoo in northern Thailand on Wednesday, six months before she was due to return home, officials from the Chiang Mai Zoo said. The cause of Lin Hui’s death was not immediately clear but she appeared to have become ill Tuesday morning, and her nose […]

Authorities in China are withholding the identities of 29 people who died in a fire in the inpatient department of a Beijing hospital on April 18 amid an investigation into the blaze. The fire broke out in the east building of the Changfeng Hospital’s inpatient department after midday. Twenty-six patients, a nurse, a caretaker, and […]

BERLIN—German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as “more than shocking” and said Beijing was increasingly becoming a systemic rival more than a trade partner and competitor. The blunt remarks followed Baerbock’s visit to Beijing last week where she warned that any attempt by the Chinese communist […]

Commentary Selling defence and national security information is a serious matter. From a national security and defence perspective, you can’t get much more serious. Selling it to a less-than-friendly player is to be treated even more seriously. So what are we to make of the allegations (and let’s remember that is all it is at […]

Six more Chinese police stations are operating in the United States—spanning from California to New York and in between—but the facilities extend beyond American borders, too. Spain-based human rights watchdog Safeguard Defenders noted there are over 100 of these Chinese overseas stations operating in 53 countries. Human rights groups and U.S. officials are raising concerns […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence told supporters gathered at a conference in Orange County, California, today, that America’s national security and military strength hinges on domestic oil and gas production and energy independence. Energy is more than a domestic issue. It affects foreign policy, Pence said at the Nixon National Energy Conference at the Richard […]

At the centre of the controversy surrounding the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is a donation by two Chinese regime-linked figures and allegations that the donation was meant to wield influence over Justin Trudeau, who went on to become prime minister of Canada. Since then, other controversial developments have transpired, including appointments of former Trudeau Foundation […]

The House Ways and Means Committee had a busy Wednesday morning focused on China, starting with a vote against the Biden administration’s emergency move to shield some Chinese-made solar panels from tariffs. “Congress must act in this instance to hold accountable bad actors in global trade, and in particular, Chinese wrongdoing,” said Rep. Jason Smith […]

The ban on the Chinese video sharing app Tiktok might face hurdles as top officials are on the platform, says cybersecurity expert Rex Lee. The Chinese app has been in the headlines recently, especially after the testimony from Singapore-based TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi before members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in late […]

Glaucoma, a devastating eye condition that harms the optic nerve, is often associated with high intraocular pressure. However, it is possible to develop glaucoma even when eye pressure is normal. Glaucoma has become the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, and its prevalence is steadily increasing, with younger patients being affected as well. Currently, over […]

The UK government was urged on Wednesday to shut down Chinese police outposts in the country after it was reported one of the stations’ hosts has been rubbing shoulders with two former Conservative prime ministers. It also comes after the FBI arrested two people in connection with a similar outpost in New York. Responding to […]

Germany’s Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, has said that China’s communist regime is continuing to act more aggressively internationally while increasing domestic oppression. Elements of her visit to China this week were “more than shocking,” Baerbock said during parliamentary questions in Berlin on April 19. Baerbock’s visit to China came just days before her meeting with […]