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Beijing Poised to Escalate Drills, Clashes in Push to Control Taiwans Waters: Analysts
The Chinese regime is set to widen its war games and may even confront Taiwanese vessels head-on to tighten its hold on Taiwan’s...
Taiwan President Warns of Suspected Online Influence Campaign Ahead of Local Elections
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 10, 2025. Ann Wang/ReutersTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te...
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
A former student leader of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Nov. 5, following his second conviction...
China-Linked Influence Network Uses Repurposed Accounts to Pose as Americans Before Midterms: Report
A China-linked online influence operation is using older and repurposed social media accounts to pose as American voters and spread divisive political content...
China Proposes Trade Secret Rules Targeting Foreign Companies Amid USChina Tensions
China has proposed new rules allowing regime authorities to restrict foreign companies and individuals they accuse of stealing Chinese trade secrets, including through...
Hello Kitty Owner Cancels Tie-Up With Japanese TV Show After Plotline Offends CCP
Sanrio, the company that makes Hello Kitty merchandise, has canceled a collaboration with a hit Japanese TV show after it sparked a backlash...
Taiwan Accuses Pakistan of Following Beijings Lead in Airspace Restrictions
An Eva Air Airbus ATR-72 plane takes off at Sung Shan airport in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 6, 2019. Sam Yeh/AFP/Getty ImagesTaiwan accused...
FCC Votes 30 to Ban Chinese Labs From Testing Electronics for US Market
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to bar Chinese laboratories from testing electronics for U.S. regulatory approval, citing security...
