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China’s Military Expansion, Support for Russia Entrench Structural Conflict With US: Analysts
While Xi touted a stable relationship with Washington, Beijing’s actions suggest otherwise.
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Here’s How the CCP-Japan Feud Escalated
A Japanese official said an attack on Taiwan would be ’survival threatening.' China responded angrily, even banning Japan’s seafood. The U.S. sided with Japan.
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Senior CCP Leader Urges Australia to Respect Beijing’s Taiwan Position
Australia keeps its Taiwan position deliberately vague, influenced heavily by its deep economic ties with China.
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Japan Denies Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke Beijing
‘I would like to make it clear that there is no such fact,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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Threat to Church Screening of Organ Harvesting Film Escalates With Mass-Shooting Warning
‘At a future screening we will infiltrate as viewers begin the screening and suddenly open fire killing everyone and throwing bombs ...’ read the message.
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The Hidden Crime Beijing Wants Silenced—And the Church Bringing It to Light
The documentary State Organs lays bare the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) forced harvesting of organs from Falun Gong practitioners.
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Beijing Uses Security Dialogue as Cover for Indo-Pacific Expansion: Analysts
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
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Indian Traveler Says She Was Detained 18 Hours at Shanghai Airport Over Birthplace on Her Passport
The woman says Chinese immigration officers declared her Indian passport invalid during a transit stop.
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Bomb Threat Targets Church Screening of Film Exposing CCP’s Organ Harvesting
‘A Bomb Has Been Placed In The Church If The Event Is Not Canceled By Tomorrow Night ...’ reads the message aimed at organisers.
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Japan Says in UN Letter PM Takaichi’s Remarks on Taiwan Misrepresented by Beijing
‘We cannot accept what China is saying,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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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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China’s Military Expansion, Support for Russia Entrench Structural Conflict With US: Analysts
While Xi touted a stable relationship with Washington, Beijing’s actions suggest otherwise.
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Here’s How the CCP-Japan Feud Escalated
A Japanese official said an attack on Taiwan would be ’survival threatening.' China responded angrily, even banning Japan’s seafood. The U.S. sided with Japan.
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Senior CCP Leader Urges Australia to Respect Beijing’s Taiwan Position
Australia keeps its Taiwan position deliberately vague, influenced heavily by its deep economic ties with China.
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Japan Denies Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke Beijing
‘I would like to make it clear that there is no such fact,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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Threat to Church Screening of Organ Harvesting Film Escalates With Mass-Shooting Warning
‘At a future screening we will infiltrate as viewers begin the screening and suddenly open fire killing everyone and throwing bombs ...’ read the message.
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The Hidden Crime Beijing Wants Silenced—And the Church Bringing It to Light
The documentary State Organs lays bare the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) forced harvesting of organs from Falun Gong practitioners.
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Beijing Uses Security Dialogue as Cover for Indo-Pacific Expansion: Analysts
Observers warn the threat to Taiwan and U.S. allies remains high even as strategic calculations and internal instability affect future Chinese military drills.
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Indian Traveler Says She Was Detained 18 Hours at Shanghai Airport Over Birthplace on Her Passport
The woman says Chinese immigration officers declared her Indian passport invalid during a transit stop.
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Bomb Threat Targets Church Screening of Film Exposing CCP’s Organ Harvesting
‘A Bomb Has Been Placed In The Church If The Event Is Not Canceled By Tomorrow Night ...’ reads the message aimed at organisers.
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Japan Says in UN Letter PM Takaichi’s Remarks on Taiwan Misrepresented by Beijing
‘We cannot accept what China is saying,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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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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