POLITICS
On June 8-9, Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to North Korea for his first overseas trip of 2026, drawing renewed attention to the evolving dynamics among Beijing, Pyongyang, and Moscow. The visit came less than a month after Xi met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's
Epstein Case Under Scrutiny as Majority Believe Key Details Are Hidden: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, a majority of Americans believe the Trump administration is...
Power and Propaganda: Observable Indications About Whether Xi Has Lost Control
Rumors and speculation about Xi Jinping “losing power” have been circulating on the internet for more...
US Government Worker Barred From Leaving China in Latest Exit Ban Incident
On July 22, the U.S. State Department confirmed that Beijing has blocked an American federal employee...
Shrouded Convoy Raises Alarm in Beijing as Hu-Wen Allies Move Against Xi
Commentary by Li Deyan and Janet Huang, Vision Times A mysterious video has emerged from mainland...
US Secretary of State Rubio Meets Privately With Russia’s Lavrov at ASEAN Summit
On July 11, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engaged in...
Beijing Courts Global Influencers in New Propaganda Push to Shape Public Opinion
By Li Muzi and Janet Huang, Vision Times In a fresh attempt to reshape China’s global image, the Chinese...
Trump Admin Moves to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance With Steep Crane Tariffs
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is preparing to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on...
State Department Begins Layoffs of Over 1,350 Employees in Trump-Era Diplomatic Shake-Up
On July 11, the State Department began laying off more than 1,350 U.S.-based employees as the Trump administration...
US State Secretary Rubio Meets With Officials From Japan, Korea at ASEAN Summit
From July 8 to July 12, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Asia to attend the ASEAN summit...