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.
Bank of America Slapped With $250 Million in Fines and Repayments Over Consumer Protection Violations
On July 11, regulatory agencies disclosed that Bank of America — one of the country's leading financial institutions — was found to have violated various consumer protection laws. These breaches included the imposing of duplicate...
Prominent US Think Tank Leader Accused of Espionage and Illicit Dealings With the CCP
On July 10, federal prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of a well-known U.S. think tank leader — charging him with operating as an “unregistered Chinese agent” and attempting to broker...
China and the Solomon Islands Forge Strategic Partnership Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
In a significant development that underscores the evolving geopolitics of the Pacific Islands, China's President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of the Solomon Islands announced on July 10 the initiation of a comprehensive...
Investors Wary of China’s Economy Amid Stagnant Post-Pandemic Recovery and Anticipated Stimulus Measures
As momentum for China's post-pandemic economic recovery begins to decelerate, the upcoming stimulus measures — though highly anticipated — are not generating significant optimism among mainland investors, analysts say. For nearly three years, the Chinese...
Yellen’s Diplomatic Mission to Beijing: A Strategic Step Towards Cooling US-China Tensions
On July 6, U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, embarked on a four-day diplomatic journey to Beijing. The trip — representative of an evolving detente — is targeted at fostering understanding and cooperation amidst the mounting...
China’s Export Controls on Gallium and Germanium Escalate Semiconductor Trade War
The longstanding dispute over the future of semiconductors between the world’s top two powers — China and the United States — is intensifying, experts say. As a response, on June 3, Beijing implemented export controls...
NYC Health Commissioner Holds Roundtable Event to Discuss ‘Quitting Smoking for Good’ Campaign
NEW YORK, New York — On June 28, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan held a roundtable event to discuss the city’s “Quitting Smoking for Good” campaign, and the impact it hopes to...
US Lawmakers Demand Greater Transparency Over Alleged Chinese Spy Facility in Cuba
On June 22, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), urged the Biden administration to disclose a classified briefing pertaining to an alleged Chinese intelligence facility located in Cuba. Several Republican legislators...
Business Report Highlights the Perilous Consequences of a Communist Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
A recent report by the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council, and the Project 2049 Institute think-tank, highlights the potential economic and military consequences for the United States in the event of a mainland Chinese invasion of Taiwan. ...
Former Assemblyman Colin Schmitt Sets Sights on Town Supervisor of New Windsor, NY
NEW WINDSOR, Orange County, NY — A well-known name in the world of New York politics, former Assemblyman and Army National Guard Sergeant, Colin Schmitt, is now running for the role of Supervisor in the...
Affluent Chinese Couple Banned From UK Following Accusations of Political Contributions to the CCP
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has charged a wealthy Chinese couple with making political contributions on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and has subsequently forbidden them from re-entering the UK. Former Home Secretary,...
Missing Titanic Submersible With 5 Onboard Has Less Than 40 Hours of Oxygen Left, Frantic Rescue Efforts Underway
Update (June 22): All five passengers onboard are presumed dead after debris recovered from the search area was consistent with a "catastrophic implosion," US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger said during a briefing. “This...