Leo Timm
Leo Timm is a translator and writer focusing on China-related news, culture, and history.
Supreme Court Dismisses Falun Gong Lawsuit Alleging Cisco Aided Religious Persecution in China
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 23 ended a long-running lawsuit accusing technology company Cisco Systems of helping the communist authorities in China persecute adherents of Falun Gong, a traditional faith group that has...
UAE’s Sudden OPEC Exit Dials Up Global Oil Shock
News analysis The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s top oil producers, announced a sudden decision on April 28 to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), effective May 1. Abu Dhabi's...
China’s Deep-Sea Atlas Signals New Front in Global Resource and Military Competition
The release of a comprehensive deep-sea mineral atlas by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in April 2026 is drawing attention from policymakers and analysts worldwide, not only for its scientific significance but also for...
Japanese Officer Arrested After Breaching Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Sparking Protest From Beijing
A 23-year-old member of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) was arrested on Tuesday, March 24 after allegedly trespassing into the Chinese Embassy compound in Tokyo, in an incident that has drawn a strong protest from...
China’s Early-2026 Trade Boom Reveals ‘Structural Paradox’ in the Economy: Analysts
News analysis China’s trade figures for the first two months of 2026 paint a picture of impressive economic momentum. But a closer look shows a more complicated reality: while the country’s export machine is booming,...
PLA Generals Missing From ‘Two Sessions’ Meetings Highlight Extent of Xi’s Military Purge
News analysis During the 2026 "Two Sessions" meeting of the Chinese national legislature and its overshadowing Communist Party organization, many delegates from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were conspiciously absent in a demonstration of the...
US and Israeli Strikes Raise Specter of Longer War on Iran
Starting Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran has triggered retaliatory strikes by Tehran across the region and raised fears of a longer conflict, possibly involving the deployment of American ground forces. In...
China Prepares New Law Enforcing Mandarin as Main Language of Instruction in Minority Regions
Starting next year, schools serving China’s ethnic minority groups such as Uyghurs and Tibetans will be required to teach core subjects in Mandarin Chinese, rather than those people’s native languages, according to a new draft...
Japan Successfully Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Deep Seabed in Minamitorishima Mission
The Japanese government on Monday, Feb. 2 announced that the country has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed for the first time, marking a milestone in its efforts to secure critical mineral supplies...
China’s Military Purge Reaches Highest Generals
China’s leadership has launched its most far-reaching military purge in decades, placing two of the country’s most senior uniformed officials under investigation and leaving the top command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) effectively hollowed...
Myanmar Military Bombs ‘KK Park’ Scam Center, Spotlighting Criminal Groups’ Beijing Ties
Recent operations by the Myanmar army have targeted an infamous e-fraud center, dubbed “KK Park,” that is allegedly linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest action, which began starting Friday, Oct. 24, saw...
Trump Meets With China’s Xi, Says Trade Deal Reached
After traveling to East Asia for a round of visits including the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Communist China’s leader Xi Jinping at a South Korean air base on Thursday...