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Russia, China Expanding Global Authoritarianism Infrastructure: Study
Authoritarian cooperation is becoming institutional, according to a new report, with Russia and China rapidly spearheading the growth of authoritarianism.
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Opening Strait of Hormuz Is in China’s Interest, Says US Trade Chief
Fuel prices are rising in China, triggering long lines as residents seek to stock up on gas.
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Fake Bomb Threat Targets Shen Yun Performance in Rome
The Chinese Communist Party has targeted the performing arts company globally with threats of violence.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Philippines Rejects Chinese Claims to Sovereignty Over South China Sea
Philippine Foreign Ministry spokesman Rogelio Villanueva says Manila has ‘indivisible, incontrovertible and longstanding sovereignty’ over Scarborough Shoal.
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Iran War Puts Pressure on China’s Chemical Industry Chain, Pushing Up Prices for Plastics, Methanol
Besides cutting off the oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is a main supplier of methanol to Asian markets, including China.
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China Restarts Large Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan After Sudden Hiatus
Between March 14 and March 15, Taiwan detected 26 military aircraft.
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Beijing’s Response to US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reveals Its Military and Energy-Driven Motives: Experts
The talking points are carefully designed to hide the CCP’s real economic and military goals in the Middle East and across the Taiwan Strait, analysts said.
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China Continues Importing Iranian Oil Through ‘Backdoor’ Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Sources say shipments routed through Iran’s Jask Port and a strategic pipeline is allowing crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating conflict.
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Train, Air Services Between Beijing, Pyongyang Resume Amid US War on Iran
The CCP and Kim Jong Un are getting closer because of concerns that they might be the next target of U.S. military operations, analysts said.
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Chinese Vice Premier With Defense Industry Ties Draws Scrutiny Amid Iran Conflict
Insiders say Zhang Guoqing may be coordinating military supply links with Tehran as Beijing deepens strategic ties during the Iran war.
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Australian Expat Found Guilty of Working for Suspected Chinese Spies
Alexander Csergo has been found guilty of ’reckless foreign interference'—the 2nd person to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
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Man Ejected From Asian Cup Soccer Match for Leading ‘Team Taiwan’ Chant
A retired Taiwanese soccer play was ejected from Sydney’s CommBank stadium for leading the chant.
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Falun Gong Practitioner Assaulted in London
The attack in Britain, which came days before a similar incident in the United States, raised concerns about the Chinese regime’s transnational repression.
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China’s Aggression Risks Turning Yellow Sea Into Next Flashpoint: Analysts
The interception of an Australian aircraft exposes the strategic waters as a testing ground for Beijing’s coercive gray-zone operations.
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French City Defies Beijing’s Demand to Cancel Taiwan-Themed Play
The mayor also condemned the Chinese communist regime’s attack on artistic freedom in France.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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China Stresses Engagement With US as Iran War Brings Concerns
A summit between Trump and Xi is slated for March 31 to April 2 in China.
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Russia, China Expanding Global Authoritarianism Infrastructure: Study
Authoritarian cooperation is becoming institutional, according to a new report, with Russia and China rapidly spearheading the growth of authoritarianism.
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Opening Strait of Hormuz Is in China’s Interest, Says US Trade Chief
Fuel prices are rising in China, triggering long lines as residents seek to stock up on gas.
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Fake Bomb Threat Targets Shen Yun Performance in Rome
The Chinese Communist Party has targeted the performing arts company globally with threats of violence.
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Academic Claims Police Silenced After Break-Ins Tied to CCP Interference Research
‘I had some good police officers who knew straight away, and they saw what was going on, but they couldn’t ... say it out loud,’ Anne-Marie Brady said.
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Philippines Rejects Chinese Claims to Sovereignty Over South China Sea
Philippine Foreign Ministry spokesman Rogelio Villanueva says Manila has ‘indivisible, incontrovertible and longstanding sovereignty’ over Scarborough Shoal.
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Iran War Puts Pressure on China’s Chemical Industry Chain, Pushing Up Prices for Plastics, Methanol
Besides cutting off the oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is a main supplier of methanol to Asian markets, including China.
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China Restarts Large Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan After Sudden Hiatus
Between March 14 and March 15, Taiwan detected 26 military aircraft.
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Beijing’s Response to US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reveals Its Military and Energy-Driven Motives: Experts
The talking points are carefully designed to hide the CCP’s real economic and military goals in the Middle East and across the Taiwan Strait, analysts said.
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China Continues Importing Iranian Oil Through ‘Backdoor’ Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Sources say shipments routed through Iran’s Jask Port and a strategic pipeline is allowing crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating conflict.
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Train, Air Services Between Beijing, Pyongyang Resume Amid US War on Iran
The CCP and Kim Jong Un are getting closer because of concerns that they might be the next target of U.S. military operations, analysts said.
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Chinese Vice Premier With Defense Industry Ties Draws Scrutiny Amid Iran Conflict
Insiders say Zhang Guoqing may be coordinating military supply links with Tehran as Beijing deepens strategic ties during the Iran war.
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Australian Expat Found Guilty of Working for Suspected Chinese Spies
Alexander Csergo has been found guilty of ’reckless foreign interference'—the 2nd person to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
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Man Ejected From Asian Cup Soccer Match for Leading ‘Team Taiwan’ Chant
A retired Taiwanese soccer play was ejected from Sydney’s CommBank stadium for leading the chant.
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Falun Gong Practitioner Assaulted in London
The attack in Britain, which came days before a similar incident in the United States, raised concerns about the Chinese regime’s transnational repression.
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China’s Aggression Risks Turning Yellow Sea Into Next Flashpoint: Analysts
The interception of an Australian aircraft exposes the strategic waters as a testing ground for Beijing’s coercive gray-zone operations.
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French City Defies Beijing’s Demand to Cancel Taiwan-Themed Play
The mayor also condemned the Chinese communist regime’s attack on artistic freedom in France.
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Alleged Spy Claims He Was Stringing Handlers Along, Prosecutor Says He Was Valuable to the CCP
Alexander Csergo argues he was only assisting two Chinese contacts over fears he could not leave China.
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Chinese Money Laundering Ring Moves $97 Million via Student Bank Accounts: Police
The AFP cautions international students against selling bank accounts or ID to strangers, warning it could lead to criminal charges and visa cancellations.
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China Stresses Engagement With US as Iran War Brings Concerns
A summit between Trump and Xi is slated for March 31 to April 2 in China.
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