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Chinese Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Guns to North Korea
A Chinese man living illegally in the United States has pleaded guilty to exporting guns, ammunition, and other military items to North Korea at the direction of Pyongyang. Shenghua Wen, 42, of Ontario, California, admitted to one count of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and one count of acting as an […]
China’s Dual Aircraft Carrier Presence in Pacific Raises Eyebrows
Japan’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers, namely the Shandong and an unspecified companion carrier, have been spotted operating in the Pacific Ocean simultaneously for the first time. According to the ministry, the Shandong, accompanied by four other vessels, sailed within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Monday, conducting landing and […]
The Battle for AI Supremacy Between the US and China
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has made headlines with its record-breaking $100 billion investment in the United States, marking the largest foreign direct investment in US history. This move is driven by the growing demand for advanced packaging technology, crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, “the importance of advanced […]
US Charges Chinese Nationals with Smuggling Toxic Fungus
US federal prosecutors have charged two Chinese nationals, Jian Yunqing, 33, and Liu Zunyong, 34, with smuggling a toxic fungus into the United States, allegedly intended for research at the University of Michigan. The fungus, Fusarium graminearum, causes “head blight” in crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice, and can lead to “vomiting, liver damage, […]
China Warns US against “Playing with Fire” Over Taiwan
China has cautioned the United States against “playing with fire” over Taiwan, following comments from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that China poses a “threat to the region”. Hegseth’s remarks came during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he accused Beijing of preparing for military action to shift Asia’s power balance and rehearsing a potential […]
Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Chinese Students in the US
US President Donald Trump has assured Chinese international students in the country that they will be fine amid his administration’s crackdown on academia. Despite this reassurance, the Trump administration has announced plans to revoke visas for certain Chinese students, particularly those studying in sensitive academic disciplines or with links to the Chinese Communist Party. According […]
US Warns China Threat Escalates as Defence Minister Skips Summit
The absence of China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore has raised eyebrows, coming at a time of heightened tensions between China and the United States(US). Instead of Dong, Beijing sent a delegation of lower-ranking representatives to the Asia’s premier security forum. This marks the first time since 2019 that China […]
China Patrols Disputed South China Sea Shoal
China’s navy has conducted “combat readiness patrols” near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. According to state-run news outlet Xinhua, the Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted the drills in the “territorial waters and airspace of China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas” throughout May. The PLA stated that […]
China Launches Mediation Body to Rival World Court
The Chinese government has signed a convention establishing the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), an international mediation body located in Hong Kong. Beijing hopes this new organization will rival the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the world’s leading conflict resolution body. The convention was signed on Friday in a ceremony attended by representatives from […]
China Snubs Asia’s Largest Defense Forum Amid Rising Tensions
China has declined to send its defense minister to the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest defense and security forum, citing heightened tensions with the United States. Instead, a delegation from the People’s Liberation Army National Defense University will represent China, marking the first time in five years that a high-level delegation from Beijing will miss the […]