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Analysts Anticipate Escalating Tensions as Beijing Imposes Rare Earth Controls, Washington Retaliates
‘It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have,’ U.S. President Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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How China Buys Iran’s Sanctioned Oil
Communist China continues to purchase sanctioned oil from Iran at record levels. Here’s a look at how Beijing and Tehran teamed up to dodge U.S. sanctions.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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PNG Pact Pushes Australia’s Security Frontier to the Edge of the South China Sea: Analyst
‘China may interpret it to mean Australia may attempt to acquire staging bases for strikes on PRC-occupied islands,’ said Carl Schuster.
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Burgum Says US Taking ‘Extraordinary Steps’ to Foil CCP Market Manipulation
The interior secretary said the Trump administration trade talks are exposing China’s vulnerability as ’the most energy-dependent country in the world.’
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US Targets Chinese Companies Supplying Hamas, Houthis Drones
Gulf and Middle East nations have recovered drones operated by Iranian terrorist proxies, leading to the identification of the 10 Chinese companies.
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China Engaged in Illegal Territorial Expansion, Congress Hears
The CCP is engaged in a decades-long campaign of territorial expansion designed to prevent the U.S. from entering into direct conflict with it, experts said.
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US Ambassador to Panama Says CCP Is Malign Influence
He cites corrupting influences like alleged bribery of a Panama Canal official, CCP-backed cyberattacks on South American governments, and debt-trap diplomacy.
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China, India to Resume Direct Flights Amid Tariff Tensions With US
The restart of direct flights between the two countries indicates limited recovery in relations and India’s rebalancing strategy, analysts said.
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Australia and PNG Sign Historic Defence Pact, What It Means for Regional Security
Albanese calls PNG Australia’s ‘newest ally’ as Marape pledges unwavering trust in partnership.
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30 Years After Fleeing the CCP Threat, Daughter Now Issues Warning to Australia
‘Today is not a day to celebrate but a day of mourning,’ Debbie Wang says on Beijing’s national day.
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PNG Cabinet Backs New Defence Pact, Elevating Ties With Australia to Full Ally Status
The long awaited Pukpuk treaty is now a step closer to being finalised in diplomatic win for Australia against the CCP’s influence in the region.
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Extra Plea Time Granted for Mysterious Wealthy Chinese Girl Involved in Rolls-Royce Crash
Yang has drawn widespread speculation about her identity, with Canada-based journalist Sheng Xue suggesting that she may be Xi Jinping’s illegitimate daughter.
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Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Company Over Toxic Spill, Seek $220 Million in Damages
Zambian plaintiffs alleged that Sino-Metals Leach’s toxic spill caused health problems and contaminated land and water sources.
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Former Chinese Aide to German Lawmaker Sentenced for Spying for China
The defendant, Guo Jian, was described by German prosecutors as a ‘multipurpose agent’ for many years.
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New CCP-Backed Cyberespionage Group Targeting Diplomats, Embassies: Palo Alto Networks
The group is distinctly different from other known campaigns like Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon based on its modus operandi and advanced techniques.
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Chinese Iron Ore Buyer Reportedly Stops All BHP Trades, PM Calls for Quick Resolution
Uncertainty surrounds reports that Beijing’s state-run iron ore buyer has ordered Chinese steelmakers to stop buying ore from Australian miner BHP.
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Fresh Harassment Case Exposes Pattern of CCP-Linked Repression in Australian Capital
From assault to verbal taunting, how Falun Gong practitioners contend with ongoing CCP interference in Australia’s capital.
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Pressure Mounts on EU to Push Beijing to Halt Russian Oil Imports
The European Union is expected to take new measures against China’s economy.
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China Investigates US, Mexican Pecan Imports, Mexico’s Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate
The Chinese regime is sending a message to Latin American countries that siding with the United States carries a cost, according to analysts.
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Analysts Anticipate Escalating Tensions as Beijing Imposes Rare Earth Controls, Washington Retaliates
‘It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have,’ U.S. President Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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How China Buys Iran’s Sanctioned Oil
Communist China continues to purchase sanctioned oil from Iran at record levels. Here’s a look at how Beijing and Tehran teamed up to dodge U.S. sanctions.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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PNG Pact Pushes Australia’s Security Frontier to the Edge of the South China Sea: Analyst
‘China may interpret it to mean Australia may attempt to acquire staging bases for strikes on PRC-occupied islands,’ said Carl Schuster.
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Burgum Says US Taking ‘Extraordinary Steps’ to Foil CCP Market Manipulation
The interior secretary said the Trump administration trade talks are exposing China’s vulnerability as ’the most energy-dependent country in the world.’
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US Targets Chinese Companies Supplying Hamas, Houthis Drones
Gulf and Middle East nations have recovered drones operated by Iranian terrorist proxies, leading to the identification of the 10 Chinese companies.
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China Engaged in Illegal Territorial Expansion, Congress Hears
The CCP is engaged in a decades-long campaign of territorial expansion designed to prevent the U.S. from entering into direct conflict with it, experts said.
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US Ambassador to Panama Says CCP Is Malign Influence
He cites corrupting influences like alleged bribery of a Panama Canal official, CCP-backed cyberattacks on South American governments, and debt-trap diplomacy.
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China, India to Resume Direct Flights Amid Tariff Tensions With US
The restart of direct flights between the two countries indicates limited recovery in relations and India’s rebalancing strategy, analysts said.
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Australia and PNG Sign Historic Defence Pact, What It Means for Regional Security
Albanese calls PNG Australia’s ‘newest ally’ as Marape pledges unwavering trust in partnership.
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30 Years After Fleeing the CCP Threat, Daughter Now Issues Warning to Australia
‘Today is not a day to celebrate but a day of mourning,’ Debbie Wang says on Beijing’s national day.
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PNG Cabinet Backs New Defence Pact, Elevating Ties With Australia to Full Ally Status
The long awaited Pukpuk treaty is now a step closer to being finalised in diplomatic win for Australia against the CCP’s influence in the region.
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Extra Plea Time Granted for Mysterious Wealthy Chinese Girl Involved in Rolls-Royce Crash
Yang has drawn widespread speculation about her identity, with Canada-based journalist Sheng Xue suggesting that she may be Xi Jinping’s illegitimate daughter.
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Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Company Over Toxic Spill, Seek $220 Million in Damages
Zambian plaintiffs alleged that Sino-Metals Leach’s toxic spill caused health problems and contaminated land and water sources.
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Former Chinese Aide to German Lawmaker Sentenced for Spying for China
The defendant, Guo Jian, was described by German prosecutors as a ‘multipurpose agent’ for many years.
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New CCP-Backed Cyberespionage Group Targeting Diplomats, Embassies: Palo Alto Networks
The group is distinctly different from other known campaigns like Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon based on its modus operandi and advanced techniques.
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Chinese Iron Ore Buyer Reportedly Stops All BHP Trades, PM Calls for Quick Resolution
Uncertainty surrounds reports that Beijing’s state-run iron ore buyer has ordered Chinese steelmakers to stop buying ore from Australian miner BHP.
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Fresh Harassment Case Exposes Pattern of CCP-Linked Repression in Australian Capital
From assault to verbal taunting, how Falun Gong practitioners contend with ongoing CCP interference in Australia’s capital.
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Pressure Mounts on EU to Push Beijing to Halt Russian Oil Imports
The European Union is expected to take new measures against China’s economy.
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China Investigates US, Mexican Pecan Imports, Mexico’s Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate
The Chinese regime is sending a message to Latin American countries that siding with the United States carries a cost, according to analysts.
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