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On Monday, May 7, the Russian military issued the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons as part of a drill in which Moscow says is a response to threats from France, Britain, and the United States. Russia has repeatedly warned of rising nuclear risks since it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Washington
Sudden Closure of Beijing-based Duowei News Highlights Political Struggle in China
News analysis Duowei News, a Chinese-language online media outlet that had its headquarters in Beijing...
Japan Joins Australia and New Zealand in Protest Over China-Solomon Islands’ Security Pact
Following the Solomon Islands’ confirmation that they had signed a security agreement with China, Japan...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...