Alina Wang
A native of New York, Alina has a Bachelors degree in Corporate Communications from Baruch College and writes about human rights, politics, tech, and society.
Drone Expert Describes Russian Weakness in Ukraine That Could Be a Lesson for Taiwan
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Russian military has not been able to gain air superiority over Ukraine despite having fought the country for more than a month. Luo Zhengfang, a Taiwanese drone...
Solomon Islands Confirms Security Draft with China, Alarming Neighbors in Pacific Region: Leaked Files
The Solomon Islands reveals it is in talks with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to draft a security deal with the world’s second largest economy — a move that has triggered alarms in neighboring...
US Government to Exempt 352 Chinese Goods From Reinitiated Tariffs
The Biden administration announced on March 23 that it had moved to reinstate tariff exemptions on more than 350 types of imported Chinese goods — accounting for about two-thirds of product exclusions that had expired...
People in Shenzhen Jump Off Buildings in Protest of Prolonged Lockdowns Under China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Measures
China has imposed stay-at-home orders on millions more people in the country’s northeast, as it tries to tackle its largest outbreak of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started over two years ago in Wuhan. The...
North Korean Women ‘Rented’ to China for Work Disappear From Shanghai Dorm, Presumed Defected: Report
Twenty North Korean women working for a clothing company in Shanghai have reportedly vanished from their dormitory along with their manager in February – a case kept very quiet by both Chinese and North Korean...
China Seeing Worst Rise in COVID-19 Cases Since Start of Pandemic, More Tragedy and Lockdowns Ensue
Recently, mainland China and Hong Kong have seen the largest spike in COVID-19 cases in more than two years since the pandemic began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Despite determinedly pursuing one of...
US State Department Enacts Visa Ban on Chinese Officials Involved in Religious Persecution
The U.S. State Department has announced the imposition of travel bans on Chinese officials due to their involvement in “repressive acts,” “transnational repression,” and crackdowns on freedom of speech and religious minorities in the People’s...
Boeing in Hot Water After 132-Fatality China Eastern Plane Crash
American plane manufacturer Boeing has come under fire after the deadly crash of a China Eastern jet on March 21. The incident marks the latest crisis for the largest aerospace company in the world —...
People Locked Down in Shenzhen, China Take to Rooftops to Protest Tortuous ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy
Even as Shenzhen announces the easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions by allowing some factories and public transportation to resume operations, many frustrated residents have taken to social media to protest the lengthy lockdowns that remain...
Chinese Airliner Crashes in Southern Province, All 132 Onboard Presumed Dead
A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in a mountainous area near southern China on Monday afternoon, officials said. The crash marks the country’s worst air disaster in over a decade....
Chinese Secret Police Plot to Target and Smear US Army Vet Unveiled: DOJ Reports
Unsealed files from U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed that Chinese secret police have been involved in a plot aiming to stalk, harass and intimidate a U.S. military veteran running for Congress The files,...
Shen Yun Performing Arts Begins New Tour, Delighting Audiences in New York’s Lincoln Center
Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yun performing arts is a premier classical Chinese dance and music company — bringing artists from all across the world in stunning performances showcasing vibrant costumes, choreography and rich...