Leo Timm
Leo Timm is a translator and writer focusing on China-related news, culture, and history.
Russian Policy Expert Makes Rare Criticism of China on Public Television
Amidst signs of warming relations between the United States and Russia, a prominent Russian policy expert and guest on state media has issued a rebuke of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for aiding the...
Removing Line on Not Supporting ‘Taiwan Independence,’ US State Department Takes Jab at Beijing’s ‘One-China Principle’
The U.S. Department of State has removed wording on its official website disavowing America's non-support for Taiwan independence, a roundabout rebuke of Communist China's claim to sovereignty over the island of 23 million people. Like...
‘Vast Technocratic Bureaucracy’ Said to Be Aiming for Removal of Xi Jinping
Despite using his anti-corruption campaign and political purges to consolidate power after taking office in 2012, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping continues to face resistance from a “vast technocratic bureaucracy," according to claims...
Vice President Vance: US Committed to Advancing Religious Freedom Internationally
In a speech given at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) summit in Washington, D.C., recently inaugurated U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that the new Trump administration would redouble its efforts to promote freedom of...
New Trade War: US Dials Up Pressure on Communist China With Tariffs, Heightened Rhetoric
News analysis The second Trump administration has indicated its return to a confrontational stance on Beijing, as the president levies new tariffs on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and his subordinates call out the...
Abduction of Chinese Actor in Myanmar Spotlights Collusion Between Scam Compounds and CCP Figures
The abduction, then rescue, of a Chinese actor in Myanmar has focused attention on the connections between scam compounds in Southeast Asia operating along the route of the Chinese-sponsored Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and...
Taiwanese YouTubers Release Second Part of Documentary Exposing Beijing’s ‘United Front’ Subversion
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Two Taiwanese social media influencers concerned about the persistent and evolving tactics that Communist China is bringing to bear against their homeland have released the second part of a popular documentary, which...
Communist China Aims for a ‘Fatal Blow’ Against Falun Gong on US Soil
Commentary In recent months, Communist China has stepped up its campaign to crush Falun Gong, the popular faith group that has been severely persecuted for 25 years — yet never fully suppressed. However, the focus...
Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill to Revoke Hong Kong’s Special Status
The senior U.S. senator representing Maryland has introduced legislation that, if passed, would end the special trade and diplomatic arrangement America currently applies in its dealings with Hong Kong. Ben Cardin, a Democrat who chairs...
‘Tuidang’ Movement to Quit the Chinese Communist Party Enters Its 20th Year
Commentary In 2004, overseas Chinese newspaper Dajiyuan, now better known as The Epoch Times, published an editorial series taking aim at the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Titled Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party, the...
Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Purchase of US Weapons From 2nd Trump Administration: Sources
According to "people familiar with the situation" who spoke with the UK's Financial Times, the Taiwan authorities are looking to buy US$15 billion worth of American weapons, including stealth fighters and the Aegis naval combat...
Japan in Uncharted Political Waters After Ruling Party Suffers Rare Loss
The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated governance of the country since 1955 with few breaks in between, was dealt a serious blow in lower-house parliamentary elections held throughout Japan on Oct. 27...