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.
Chasing Higher Interest Rates, Chinese Resort to ‘Special-forces’ Banking
A tightening of financial regulations in mainland China has many on edge as more people report experiences of accounts being seized without notice, fraudulent activity, and suspicious financial transactions. The incidents suggest broader economic distress...
China and Russia Bolster Ties on the Korean Peninsula Amid Heightened Geopolitical Tensions
This week, as North Korea commemorates 70 years since the Korean War armistice, an unusual international congregation was in attendance. High-ranking delegations from Russia and China — welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un...
Orange County, NY Rally Shines Spotlight on Persecution of Falun Gong in China
ORANGE COUNTY, New York — On July 22, in the quaint village of Goshen, New York, a group of over one hundred residents came together to bring awareness to the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong...
Long-awaited Adaption of Chinese Mythology Epic ‘Creation of the Gods’ Premieres in China to Enthusiastic Reception
In a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional Chinese myths and legends, the first part of a new film trilogy adapting the ancient classic novel Creation of the Gods (封神演義, also translated as Investiture...
Congress’s CECC Condemns the CCP’s 24-Year Persecution of Falun Gong, Demands Release of Detainees
After marking yet another somber anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of Falun Gong, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) expressed their resolute stand against the regime's relentless targeting of the spiritual practice. ...
Xi Meets With ‘Old Friend’ Henry Kissinger to Discuss Sino-US Engagement in Beijing
In what Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media celebrated as a reunion of "old friends," China's leader Xi Jinping and veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger held a notable meeting in Beijing on July 20. The regime's...
The Plight of Falun Gong: 24 Years of Persecution in China and Beyond
July 20 marks the 24th anniversary of the persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). On this dark milestone, we shed light on the unwavering resilience and courage exhibited by the practice’s...
Record-Smashing Heatwaves Rip Across China’s Northwest, Projected to Last for Days
In the heart of China's northwest, a remote settlement is grappling with scorching temperatures soaring beyond 52 degrees Celsius (126 degrees Fahrenheit), state media reported on July 16. The record temperatures come just half a...
China Shifts Focus to Domestic Demand and Green Tech Opportunities Amid Export Downturn
A critical decrease in China's exports — the fastest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — has underscored the need for the world’s second largest economy to bolster its domestic demand amid high inflation...
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...