Jonathan Walker
Jonathan loves talking politics, economics and philosophy. He carries unique perspectives on everything making him a rather odd mix of liberal-conservative with a streak of independent Austrian thought.
Beijing Warns Washington Against Damaging Relations After Biden Says US Has ‘a Commitment’ to Defend Taiwan
Taiwan has been a topic of contention between Washington and Beijing. The Chinese regime sees the island as a wayward province that they need to annex by the use of military force. The United States,...
China Sees Rising COVID-19 Outbreaks Following CCP Commemorative Celebrations
Several regions in communist China are seeing a surge in COVID-19 infections. The outbreaks come even as China has vaccinated a significant portion of its population. Wu Liangyou, an official at the National Health Commission,...
Washington Discusses Possibility of Taiwan Returning to the United Nations
Representatives from Washington and Taipei recently met to discuss the possibility of Taiwan expanding its participation in the United Nations bloc along with other international forums. China has been blocking Taiwan’s participation in the United...
NASA Leader Indicates UFOs Could Be Alien in Origin
NASA administrator Bill Nelson recently acknowledged the possibility that some Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings by Navy pilots could be extraterrestrials. He hopes that they are not our “adversary.” Nelson was given the post of...
China’s ‘Prince of Piano’ Arrested for Prostitution
39-year-old Li Yundi, a renowned pianist in China known as the “prince of piano,” was recently arrested for allegedly soliciting a prostitute. Li’s arrest is seen as part of Beijing’s crackdown on celebrities who are...
China Censors NBA Game Following Player’s Comments on Tibet
The Chinese regime recently blocked the highlights of NBA team Boston Celtics’ game against New York Knicks from a streaming platform. The decision came after Celtics player Enes Kanter expressed his dissatisfaction with the Chinese...
Chinese Semiconductor Industry Nowhere Near Its 2025 Self-Sufficiency Goal
In 2015, Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” initiative had outlined targets for a self-reliant China. The semiconductor industry was one of the sectors given importance in the Chinese Communist Party’s plans. The initiative proposed lifting...
How China’s Power Crisis Could Bring The Auto Industry to a Halt
The ongoing power shortage in China has forced businesses across many industries to restrict their operations. Experts are now worried that the global car market, which is already facing a shortage of vehicles, might soon...
Gates Foundation Announces $120 Million to Distribute Merck COVID-19 Drug in Underdeveloped Countries
On Oct. 19, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced that it would be setting aside 120 million dollars to ensure Merck’s experimental Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) drug, molnupiravir, is made available to people in...
Trump Announces Challenge to Big Tech With New Social Media Platform
Following the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, former President Donald Trump was banned from social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter for allegedly inciting hatred and violence, although he was acquitted later in his impeachment...
North China Imposes COVID-19 Lockdowns, Leaked Documents Suggest Preparing for Large Outbreaks
After a few Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases were reported in China’s northern regions, authorities swiftly implemented lockdown measures in these places. The lockdowns are part of a “zero tolerance” national policy, in which areas...
Minnesota Hospital Nurses Hold Strike Demanding Better Benefits
Nurses at the Allina Hospital in Plymouth, Minnesota, recently held a three-day strike demanding better holiday pay and benefits. As a result, the hospital had to temporarily suspend some of its services. All 50 nurses...