POLITICS
Taiwan's Executive Yuan originally proposed a US$39.6 billion (NT$1.25 trillion) special defense budget, but in May the Legislative Yuan reduced it to US$24.7 billion (NT$780 billion). The approved package did not include funding for the commercial procurement or commissioned production of unmanned systems, CNA reported. To continue developing Taiwan's uncrewed
Symmetrical Engagement: How the US Coast Guard Is Taking On Communist China
The U.S. military is expanding its presence in the Pacific to counter China’s threats of expansion. However...
China Targets KFC, Starbucks in State-led Crackdown on International Brands
In a recent wave of boycotts seen in China, KFC has found itself as the latest target after being accused...
China Gave Out A Record $3.14 Trillion in New Bank Loans
Data released by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on Jan. 10 showed that China’s new yuan loan lending...
Lawsuit Filed Against Major American Universities, Collusion of Price-Fixing
On Jan. 9, a lawsuit was filed at the Illinois federal court against sixteen prestigious U.S. universities...
North Korea Tests 3rd ‘Hypersonic’ Missile, Applauds ‘Superior Maneuverability’
On Jan. 11, North Korea reportedly tested a third ballistic missile that is believed to be more capable...
‘Historic’ Defense Pact Signed By Japan and Australia Amidst China’s Expanding Aggression
On Jan. 6, the Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia met via a virtual meeting to sign a defense treaty...
UK, Canadian Intelligence Agencies Raise the Alarm Over Chinese Espionage Activity
In a rare move, on Jan. 13, MI5, the UK’s domestic counterintelligence and security agency, raised the...
Shimao Denies Reports of Property Sale as Ratings Agencies Downgrade Company
Shimao Group Holdings, a Chinese real estate developer, was recently reported to be selling all of its...
Do Not Help Olympic Vehicles in a Crash, Beijing Warns Locals
China has issued a controversial new order to citizens of Beijing, asking them to avoid helping victims...