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Taiwan’s Premier Rejects Xi’s ‘Return to China’ Call
Cho Jung-tai made the comments following a conversation between Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping.
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Japanese Plans to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan
The Japanese defense minister said the deployment would help lower the chance of an attack on Japan itself.
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Pro-CCP ‘Enforcers’ Jostle, Strike Falun Gong Protesters Amid Top Official’s Visit
Some Falun Gong members had their clothes torn, equipment destroyed, and were even struck by the pro-CCP group.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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State Department Says US, Japan Alliance ‘Unshakable’ as CCP Ramps Up Threats
Takaichi rejects the demands from Beijing to retract her statement on Taiwan, saying it is consistent with Tokyo’s longstanding stance.
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Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
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Beijing’s Economic Coercion Fails to Intimidate, Fuels Japan’s De-risking: Analysts
While China’s actions aim to punish Tokyo, the measures ironically serve to elevate Taiwan’s global standing and risk deepening China’s own economic slowdown.
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US Stands by Japan in the Face of CCP’s Seafood Ban, Ambassador Says
Beijing’s economic coercion has sparked concerns in Tokyo about reliance on the Chinese market.
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Netherlands Suspends State Control of China-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
A Dutch government delegation is expected to travel to Beijing this week to seek a solution to the spat over Nexperia.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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MI5 Warns British Lawmakers of LinkedIn Threat From Chinese Spies
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle wrote to MPs on Tuesday to make them aware of the Espionage Alert issued by the intelligence agency.
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Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
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He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
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Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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China Uses Thai King’s Visit to Deepen Repression, Export Digital Colonialism: Analysts
Beijing is using a railway to create ‘a gravitational pull of dependency,’ making it impossible for Bangkok to refuse extradition requests.
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Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
Although consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
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CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols, Travel Warnings
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s Premier Rejects Xi’s ‘Return to China’ Call
Cho Jung-tai made the comments following a conversation between Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping.
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Japanese Plans to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan
The Japanese defense minister said the deployment would help lower the chance of an attack on Japan itself.
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Pro-CCP ‘Enforcers’ Jostle, Strike Falun Gong Protesters Amid Top Official’s Visit
Some Falun Gong members had their clothes torn, equipment destroyed, and were even struck by the pro-CCP group.
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Hacking Concerns: MPs Ordered to Shut Devices During Visit by Top CCP Official
An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.
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CCP No. 3’s Australia Visit Comes Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Organ Harvesting Activities
Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.
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1,000 Spies for Every 10 From the West: Ex-Military Officer Lifts the Lid on CCP Spy Tactics
Paul Johnstone says tools like LinkedIn and even random USB sticks are being deployed by CCP spies to infiltrate the West.
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State Department Says US, Japan Alliance ‘Unshakable’ as CCP Ramps Up Threats
Takaichi rejects the demands from Beijing to retract her statement on Taiwan, saying it is consistent with Tokyo’s longstanding stance.
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Indian Energy Giant Cuts Russia Oil Flow After Wong Urges Supply Chain Caution
On a diplomatic visit to India, Wong also spoke about China being a major regional force.
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Beijing’s Economic Coercion Fails to Intimidate, Fuels Japan’s De-risking: Analysts
While China’s actions aim to punish Tokyo, the measures ironically serve to elevate Taiwan’s global standing and risk deepening China’s own economic slowdown.
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US Stands by Japan in the Face of CCP’s Seafood Ban, Ambassador Says
Beijing’s economic coercion has sparked concerns in Tokyo about reliance on the Chinese market.
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Netherlands Suspends State Control of China-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
A Dutch government delegation is expected to travel to Beijing this week to seek a solution to the spat over Nexperia.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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MI5 Warns British Lawmakers of LinkedIn Threat From Chinese Spies
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle wrote to MPs on Tuesday to make them aware of the Espionage Alert issued by the intelligence agency.
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Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
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He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
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Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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China Uses Thai King’s Visit to Deepen Repression, Export Digital Colonialism: Analysts
Beijing is using a railway to create ‘a gravitational pull of dependency,’ making it impossible for Bangkok to refuse extradition requests.
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Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
Although consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
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CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols, Travel Warnings
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
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