Charlie Kirk, 31, Conservative Activist and Turning Point USA Co-Founder, Shot Dead at Utah Event
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk, 31, conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University. He is survived by his wife and...
China’s Victory Day Parade Shows Off Military Might, Draws Criticism
Commentary Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday, Sept. 3 commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. The event drew global attention as...
China’s Real Estate Enters Death Spiral: Economic Miracle Comes to a Permanent End
According to the latest July real estate data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, second-hand home prices in first-tier cities fell 3.4 percent year-on-year, a 0.4 percentage point increase in the decline compared to...
Why China’s Attempt to Force ‘Social Insurance’ Pension Payments Could Backfire
China’s economy has come under severe strain in recent years due to the impact of global trade tensions, a seemingly endless property sector slump, three years of “zero-COVID” lockdowns, and other factors. A deteriorating economy...
‘Living under CCP rule, anyone can become the next victim’: Statements From the Tuidang Movement (July 2025)
The Tuidang movement, started in November 2004, encourages Chinese around the world to renounce their oaths made to lay down their lives for communism when they joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or its affiliated...
Reflections on the Falun Dafa Parade and Vigil in DC: A First-Person Perspective
Also known as Falun Gong, Falun Dafa (法輪大法) is a Chinese spiritual practice of the Buddhist tradition. Founded by Master Li Hongzhi in 1992, the qigong discipline enjoyed great popularity throughout China prior to July...
A Path of Freedom: A Shen Yun Dancer’s Journey From Oppression to the World Stage
On a quiet afternoon, Ms. Zhang shared her story of persecution, faith, and survival. Her life, and that of her daughter — an accomplished Shen Yun dancer — traces two very different paths across two...
‘A Voice for the Voiceless’: Remembering Gerry Connolly’s Legacy of Courage, Compassion, and Conviction
U.S. Congressman from Virginia Gerry Connolly, a tenacious lawmaker known for his fierce defense of democracy and human rights, passed away on May 21 at the age of 75. He died peacefully at home, surrounded...
‘The CCP has done great harm to China’s international reputation’: Statements From the Tuidang Movement (May 2025)
The Tuidang movement, started in November 2004, encourages Chinese around the world to renounce their oaths made to lay down their lives for communism when they joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or its affiliated...
Maryland and Virginia Host AAPI Heritage Month in Celebration of Federal Workers, Diversity
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — On May 6, the Maryland Democratic Party hosted a vibrant celebration in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Held at the Hong Kong Pearl Restaurant, the event brought...
‘When the Yellow River Runs Clear’: Reading an Ancient Chinese Prophecy
In mid-April, videos began appearing on Chinese social media showing waters in the upper reaches of the Yellow River turning clear, leading many internet users to refer to an ancient book of prophecies to divine...
Falun Gong Commemorates 26 Years Since Appeal in Beijing That Prefaced CCP Persecution
Adherents of Falun Gong, the faith group that is severely persecuted in its native China, held parades and rallies in multiple cities around the world to mark the 26th anniversary of a peaceful appeal in...