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US State Department Report Warns Hong Kong Freedoms Are Being Systematically Eroded
By Meng Hao, Vision Times A newly-released report from the U.S. Department of State warns that Hong Kong’s autonomy, rule of law, and civil liberties continue to deteriorate, concluding that the city no longer warrants...
Xi Turns to Jiang Zemin’s Legacy as Internal Purges Undermine His Power Base
By Du Zheng, Commentary Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) top leader, has spent much of the past decade positioning himself as a central figure in the Party’s anti-corruption campaign. Yet alongside this effort,...
20+ Ships Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz as Taiwan Receives 2 Million-Barrel Oil Shipment
By Li Jingyao, Vision Times The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted global energy supplies, even as key shipping routes remain operational. According to shipping-tracking agency Kpler, more than 20 vessels safely transited the Strait...
Shen Yun Enchants Audiences in Kamakura, Japan: ‘Perfect Unison’
Interviews by Teshigawara Eri and Li Yiming KAMAKURA, Japan — On April 18, Shen Yun Performing Arts presented two performances at the Kamakura Performing Arts Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, drawing warm responses from audiences in...
Shen Yun Returns to Norfolk, Earning Praise From Virginia Officials
As Shen Yun Performing Arts brings its 2026 world tour to Norfolk, Virginia, local officials have issued proclamations and congratulatory letters, praising the company’s outstanding contributions over the past 20 years in reviving traditional culture...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Calls For Return To Founding Principles In Declaration Anniversary Speech
On April 15, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a special speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the invitation of the Civics Leadership Institute at the University of...
White House Investigates Possible Links In Deaths And Disappearances Of US Scientists
According to an April 17 report from The Hill, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration is investigating whether there are any connections between multiple deaths and disappearances of American scientists over...
New York City Doormen Strike 2026: 150,000 Building Workers Set April 20 Walkout Deadline
According to Fox News, thousands of New York City apartment doormen, porters, and building superintendents voted Wednesday, April 15 to authorize a strike, setting April 20 as the deadline for their employers to settle a...
Washington Says Iran War May End This Weekend Amid Negotiations
According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump expects the war with Iran to end this weekend. In an interview with Axios on Friday, April 17 he revealed that negotiators from Washington and Tehran are expected...
Japanese Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Heads to South China Sea For Joint Drills
According to Reuters, on Friday, April 17 the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Inazuma passed through the Taiwan Strait. This marks the first time a destroyer has been dispatched through the Taiwan Strait since...
France And UK Lead Push For European Maritime Security Plan In Strait Of Hormuz
France and the United Kingdom are accelerating efforts to promote a European-led initiative focused on the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, this...
How Beijing’s Richest Woman Built Her Fortune Through Political Access and Influence
By Tuo Xianrun, Vision Times Chen Lihua, founder of the China Rosewood Museum and honorary chairwoman of Fuhua International Group, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Initial coverage of her death...