‘Unified National Market’ Push Exposes Steep Challenge of Reforming China’s Economy
On April 10, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Chinese government’s State Council released an opinion document on “accelerating the construction of a unified national market.” The opinion called for...
Russia’s March Through Izyum Could Determine Fate of Ukrainian Eastern Front
Russian buildup around key city imperils tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops in eastern Donbass region Russian forces have held the eastern Ukrainian city of Izyum for weeks, fending off several Ukrainian counterattacks on an...
China and Solomons Sign Security Pact, Paving Way for Possible PLA Base
US officials voice concern over Beijing’s expanding international influence Following last week’s visit by an Australian minister to the Solomon Islands, the U.S. announced on April 18 that it will also be sending two top...
Major US Airlines Begin Dropping Mask Mandates After Judge Rules Biden’s Mandate Was Unlawful
After nearly two years, major U.S. airlines have begun dropping mask mandates for travelers after U.S. District Judge, Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of Florida, ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel mask mandate...
Hunter Biden’s Multimillion Dollar Deals with Chinese Enterprises Raise Alarms in Washington: Reports
For years now, Hunter Biden’s business dealings with China have been a topic of great scrutiny. Now, as a federal investigation into his taxes and long-term connections with Chinese corporations gains traction, new findings have...
US Senators Visit Taiwan, Prompting Major PLA Military Drills Near Island
The arrival of six U.S. senators in Taiwan on April 15 has elicited angry response from Communist China, which announced major military drills the following day. Led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the delegation met...
Solomon Islands Under Western Pressure to Scrap Security Deal With China
Last month, the Solomon Islands revealed it was in talks with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to draft a security deal — a move that has triggered alarms in neighboring Australia, New Zealand and...
Thailand’s Plan to Buy Chinese Submarines Stalled Over EU Arms Embargo
Thailand’s plan to purchase its first attack submarine from China is now stalled after Germany refused to supply the top-end engine parts that the subs need, a Thai naval official confirmed The official said the...
China Delivers Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Serbia in Covert Deal
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) air force flew 12 covert missions to Serbia over the weekend, delivering some of its most sophisticated anti-aircraft systems to the Serbian army. Serbia, traditionally an ally of Russia,...
