POLITICS
Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is currently on a two-week visit to the United States. Before departing Taiwan on June 1, Cheng said she was “very willing” to meet President Donald Trump during the trip. Her remarks come following her six-day visit to China in April,
NATO Criticizes Russia and China’s Nuclear Policies, Calls for Greater Cooperation with US
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) issued a statement on Tuesday, April 21, criticizing the...
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...
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...
Japan Lifts Arms Export Restrictions in Major Post-WWII Policy Shift
Japan has taken a major step away from its post-World War II pacifist stance by allowing arms exports...
From Peaceful Protest to Nationwide Crackdown: The Legacy of ‘April 25, 1999’
Saturday, April 25, will mark 27 years since the persecution of Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline in...
Former Ningbo Vice Mayor Surrenders as Probe Brings Political Ties Into Focus
Chinese authorities have announced that Wang Renzhou, former vice mayor of Ningbo, has voluntarily surrendered...
India’s Yuan Payment for Iranian Oil Highlights Pragmatism, BRICS Push for Dollar Alternatives, Experts
India’s decision to settle a recent Iranian oil purchase in Chinese yuan reflects a mix of wartime pragmatism...
Canada Plans Major Overhaul of Express Entry System, Shifting Focus to Income-Based Selection
The Canadian federal government is preparing the largest overhaul of its core skilled immigration system...
China Builds Barricade at Scarborough Shoal, Raising South China Sea Tensions With Philippines
China’s activities in the disputed South China Sea continue to escalate, with Beijing recently constructing...