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The CCP’s October plenum could fill senior posts after investigations and removals depleted the military’s top command.
McGuinty’s remarks on foreign IP theft and Nortel mark the first time a Canadian minister has publicly referenced the company’s troubles in that context.
The probe of the U.S. cybersecurity firm came a day after Beijing announced a flurry of retaliatory actions against Washington’s trade curbs.
The annual retreat has sparked debate over its influence as analysts point to elite divisions and the unresolved Zhang Youxia case.
The companies retained equipment, data center arrangements, and network links across the U.S. after the FCC denied or revoked their telecom service licenses.
Macroeconomist Henry Wu said CCP leader Xi Jinping has prioritized the party’s survival over market reforms, deepening China’s economic vulnerabilities.
Under the 19-part regulations, citizens accused of endangering national security at home or abroad could face exit bans of up to three years.
New rules granting authorities broader powers to question travelers and review data are being tested ahead of a Sept. 15 rollout.
Police questioned AI relay platform operators, signaling that Beijing is extending controls over access to foreign AI models.
The new yearlong campaign adds ‘public opinion extortion’ to anti-gang enforcement, prompting critics to warn of broader censorship and tighter online controls.
Business owners in Zhejiang and Jiangsu report falling orders, delayed payments, price wars, and increased tax inspections.
Most members of the Central Military Commission—the top PLA leadership body—have been purged; the remaining one was absent from the banquet.
Anonymous64 displayed altered pages from Navy-linked high-school programs in Anhui and Shaanxi; both sites were offline as of Aug. 5 local time.
The YJ-20 is inferior to U.S. hypersonic missiles, and China’s attempt to breach island chains would be thwarted by U.S.-led allies in real combat, experts say.
Paparo accused China of using lawfare to coerce nations, while Teodoro urged ASEAN to uphold the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award.
Derek Scissors said opaque revisions mask a steeper investment decline as state support sustains excess factory capacity.
While conventional military activity has declined, pressure below the threshold of armed conflict has continued to expand.
The case highlights China’s tightening security around the CCP’s annual Beidaihe retreat, where petitioners are blocked from reaching senior leaders.
Experts say the Fifth Plenum’s focus on Party discipline signals Beijing is prioritizing internal political stability over economic recovery.
Leaked documents and interviews indicate some state-owned enterprises now require workers to disclose family ties, travel records, and personal histories.
